Review of Raising Arizona (1987) by Alexandre C — 19 Jun 2010

Brilliant dark comedy with a human side...great job by Nic Cage....Coen Brothers rule!!!

This review of Raising Arizona (1987) was written by Alexandre C on 19 Jun 2010.

Raising Arizona has generally received very positive reviews.

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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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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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By Joseph G (414) on 30 Apr 2016

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Despite all the mania and exaggerated characterizations, Raising Arizona is ultimately one of the Coens’ kinder (if not gentler) efforts,…

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By Tom A (654) on 03 Oct 2018

Raising Arizona is perfect. Ethan and Joel Coen provide a unique story, with creative writing that is executed well by Cage and Hunter…

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By Chris P (1,701) on 22 Dec 2018

Laugh-out-loud funny. You gotta see it twice to pick up all the things you missed the first time from laughing…

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