Overacting (also referred to as hamming or mugging) refers to acting that is exaggerated. Overacting is the exaggeration of gestures and speech when acting. Rival actors have been known to publicly accuse him of overacting. Matt Glasby of "Total Film" called it "gobsmacking overacting". Each re-enactment is directed to be intentionally over-the-top, complete with overacting and cringe-worthy dialogue. Heather Havrilesky of Salon.com was less enthusiastic, criticizing Hatcher for overacting. Lakshmi doesn't help with her overacting. Other reviewers criticized the film's overacting. Many critics have accused Cage of overacting. Hope would then blame his overacting on his attempt to win an Oscar. Overacting can be viewed positively or negatively. Charlotte Lewis topless and Lance and Tony overacting makes us happier. It's not overacting and it's not underacting.