The upcoming Ronald Reagan film (official title Reagan) quickly receives strong reactions and reviews from those who have seen it before.

Director: Sean McNamara, Reagan follows Dennis Quaid’s view of the 40th President of the United States from his early years through his time in the White House from 1981 to 1989.

The story is based on a book by Paul Kengor entitled The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communismwhich describes President Reagan’s reign as head of state from a political and personal perspective.

The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on Friday, August 30th.

First reviews of the Reagan film

Before ReaganWhen the film made its theatrical debut, audiences and government officials who had seen it in advance shared their initial reactions and reviews on X (formerly Twitter).

Van Hipp, chairman of American Defense International and former U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Army, enjoyed the film very much and called it a “powerful film” shows how “God can use a man to make a difference:”

“Jane and I had a blast at the world premiere of the movie ‘REAGAN!’ This is a powerful film that shows how God can use one person to change the world. Bring the whole family and your children can see how great America can be.”

Michael Reagan, president of the Reagan Legacy Foundation and son of President Reagan, praised the film’s producers and team for their work on his father’s story:

“Don’t be afraid to go see ‘REAGAN.’ The writers and producers nailed it, and so did the actors and my family who saw the film on August 20th. I am 100% for the film. Spread the word.”

Joseph Joyce of Angelus News admitted in his review that most presidential biographies in the film field are not the most needed overall. He even joked that the film “the entire 93-year life of the President” when showing “No respect for the viewer’s bubble.”

He also described the ending of the film by saying: “You can make such an open declaration of love without shouting” and noted how it is “structured like the biography of a saint.”

Kathy Petsas urged fans not to miss the film and told how much she loved the “honest representation” of the first president she voted for:

“Don’t miss the movie ‘Reagan’ … I was thrilled by this honest portrayal of the first President and First Lady I ever voted for.”

X-user @Ranchmemaw called Reagan “a beautiful film” He heaped praise on Dennis Quaid for his performance as former president:

“I’m seeing it for the second time… It’s a beautiful film! Dennis Quaid IS Reagan!”

Jess Jensen, COO of the Young America’s Foundation, praised the Ronald Reagan biopic and particularly highlighted the scenes with the Reagan Ranch:

“What an unforgettable evening for @yaf and our team from @TheReaganRanch at the worldwide premiere of the movie ‘Reagan’ in Hollywood. What a great film and tribute to President Reagan. The scenes at the Reagan Ranch are spectacular. Check it out!”

What we can learn from positive Reagan reviews

Reagan is in a truly unique position as a presidential biography coming out in the middle of an election year. Its release date is just two months before the election to the highest office in the United States, and so it comes in the middle of what is likely to be a heated time for the country socially.

There is also little competition at the box office, as no other major films are being released on the same weekend. There are also heavyweights like Deadpool and Wolverine, TwistersAnd Alien: Romulus are already well advanced as their cash potential is slowly stabilising.

This film is a great choice for anyone looking to brush up on their knowledge of American history, even though it offers a fictionalized account of Reagan’s life and legacy. Considering that most of his story took place during his final 40 years as president, there is also plenty of source material to ensure accuracy from a historical perspective.

How the film will be received by the general public remains a mystery, but it is likely to gain a solid fan base as the election comes more into the spotlight.

Reagan is scheduled to hit theaters on Friday, August 30th.

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