Use this dictionary entry to answer the question. capt. (core root) take; seize What does the word captivated mean as it is used in this sentence? The play captivated me; I felt transported to another place and time. a statement that is made by a captain unable to make someone understand kidnapped or taken against one's will held a person's attention completely
The term "captivated" in this phrase refers to an individual who is enthralled by the film and is giving the film their undivided attention or tunnel vison.