Review of Raising Arizona (1987) by Colin F — 31 Aug 2010

Raising Arizona? it would be more appropriately titled raising a laugh.

Barely.

This review of Raising Arizona (1987) was written by Colin F on 31 Aug 2010.

Raising Arizona has generally received very positive reviews.

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Con un'altra perla di rara bellezza I Coen mi confermano la loro versatilità sia in termini di regia sia in termini di storia e sceneggiatura…

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Growing up, this was one of my favorite movies. On some days, it still is. Definitely one of my favorite screwball comedies of all time…

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