Review of Raising Arizona (1987) by Bryce H — 25 May 2011
Raising Arizona was one of the first Coen Brothers films that I saw along with Fargo. The film was recommended to me by my dad, and he told me it was one of the most bizarre comedies he's seen. He was right.
Raising Arizona introduced me further to the Coens eccentric brand of humour. Not only that, but it gave me a taste for their wacky characters that tend to grace all their films. Raising Arizona is a hilarious film from start to finish.
Right from it's yodeling opening credits to its finish, Raising Arizona is one of the most interesting, and original comedies in the genre. This is an overlooked film by the Coen Brother, and I don't understand why.
The story, acting and pacing are all terrific. The film is flawless. It brings big laughs and its ridiculous story is something truly special. Also Raising Arizona is one of Nicholas Cage best films, after a certain period of time he would make more bad films than good.
However in Raising Arizona, he really shines and gives one awesome performance. Raising Arizona is one of the finest earliest efforts from the Coen Brothers, and it made me have a biiger interest in their work.
This is an overlooked film, that shouldn't be. Raising Arizona is a classic comedy with plenty of laughs and definitely some memorable moments. Every Coen Brothers fan should seek this one out for sure.
A classic, and it shows their skills as great filmmakers.
This review of Raising Arizona (1987) was written by Bryce H on 25 May 2011.
Raising Arizona has generally received very positive reviews.
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