Thanks! The acting/direction does incorporate sort of a plastic style. Perhaps they meant to really convey that this is all fictionalized history. I agree that it's a transparent hagiography. But American history is replete with hagiographies, and no patriot is repulsed by stories of President Washington and the cherry tree, or Paul Revere's heroicism, Betsy Ross's project, Susan B. Anthony's defense of women and children, or Abe Lincoln's bold proclamations. I mean, today we're not. In the moment, there were certainly plenty of dissenters and grumblers, but bro, history is written by winners, and President Reagan won many elections and established a library. There's nothing delusional about winning!

By the way, I read a compilation of letters, I believe the title was, "I Love You, Ronnie" and it became clear that Mrs. Nancy was the driving force in his White House. She cared for him in many ways despite his profound incapacity (perhaps like Dr. Jill Biden today) and First Ladies have been ever more emboldened to use very real influence and femininity to complement the Executive branch. Nancy's role was quite downplayed in the film, but any admirer of Jackie or Michele would need to acknowledge the First Lady's accomplishments.