Brolin and Davis as Ronnie and Nancy

[Auggie27]

Posted: 7/4/08 at 8:38pm

In decluttering my house for a move, I found a trove of bizarre treasures -- including the infamous CBS movie that landed on cable, THE REAGANS. Skimming through, I was startled how stunning Jame Brolin was in this role. He approximates both the look and the infamous intonations but it's no cheeseball caricature. He gets inside his skind. Brolin's a good actor -- now known for extreme moments in a shadowy career, i.e. the crazed possessed husband of Margot Kidder in AMITYVILLE HORROR and finally Mr. Streisand. Give the guy another role -- he deserves one. As for La Davis, she can do anything, Garland, Woody's best work, and here, even if she's nothing like the Nancita we know, she brings her powerhouse focus and investment -- and thanks to a great wardrobe and wigmaker, approximates the look. Not a great MOW (no QUEEN OF MEAN), but compelling work by these two.

[romantico]

Posted: 7/4/08 at 9:05pm

I saw it and liked it and I am no fan of Ronnies. I wanted to see mostly because Nancy Reagan had Merv Griffin pressure CBS in cutting some scenes she did not approve of, which I thought was BS. Not a great film, but better than I thought.

Ironic that Brolin, who played Reagan son Josh is playing George W.Bush. Only thing missing is Jason Gould playing George Sr.

[Glebb]

Posted: 7/5/08 at 11:49am

Glebb and Nancy

[lildogs]

Posted: 7/7/08 at 12:37pm

I'm a huge Judy fan, but was really impressed with Brolin--I think he kind of outshines her in this and that's saying something.

[Mrs Mangel]

Posted: 7/8/08 at 6:29am

Apparently Judy's son Jack is interested in an acting career. Someone needs to cast him in the Bush movie as well.