“the film’s climax was very dramatic.”

state-of-the-art: best technology around, newest cool gadget

“our new state-of-the-art hdtv was delivered yesterday but we couldn’t find the remote.”

ps both are used as adjectives usually.

adj.

1. Of or relating to drama or the theater.

2. Characterized by or expressive of the action or emotion associated with drama or the theatre:

“The villan made a dramatic entrance, on stage, in a swirling cape.”

3. Arresting or forceful in appearance or effect: a dramatic sunset.

state of the art

n.

The highest level of development, as of a device, technique, or scientific field, achieved at a particular time:

“Forty or fifty years ago the state of the art in radio was represented by crackling noises coming from a console.”

The computer is state-of-the-art. (latest and newest techology).