Sentence examples for underplayed performance from inspiring English sources

As far as the other acting nominations go, it's good to see a nomination for Ruth Negga, giving a very considered, underplayed performance in the true-life drama Loving, about which I was a little agnostic generally; she is, however, great.

Michael Sheen in the new version turns in a beautifully underplayed performance, but the result is a character who would not seem out of place in a novel by Mrs Gaskell, and whose final murderous act seems out of character and perfunctory.

Ghandour, however, is astonishing, holding the still centre of the story with an intense, underplayed performance that delivers just the right blend of anguish, bafflement and blankness.

The central problem for Mary Haines Ms.. Nixon), and the conflict that sets the plot spinning, is that she doesn't accept such wisdom from her mother (Mary Louise Wilson, in a refreshingly underplayed performance).

What's missing, besides the rueful-cynical sensibility the Hesses had demonstrated, are the living actors: the focused, mostly underplayed physical performances that were just as responsible as the writing and direction for the film's rhythm and texture.

The satisfaction of being in a team, of bringing a new product to market, or of improving the performance or cost of existing products is grossly underplayed, as is the enthusiasm and subsequent personal fulfilment generated by such achievements.

Ms. Dukakis's quiet, wrenching performance wisely underplays a scenery-chewing part that provides several weepy Mother Courage moments of deathbed reflection.

Mr. Kimball, in his first role since his Tony-nominated turn in the musical "Memphis," delivers an exceptional performance, wisely underplaying this broken man who has little reason for hope.

This cannot be underplayed.

In fact, Robards underplayed Bradlee.

Smart, underplayed laughs.