Review of Raising Arizona (1987) by Aaron P — 13 May 2010

The Coens' wildly inventive and ridiculously funny ode to classic screwball comedy.

This review of Raising Arizona (1987) was written by Aaron P on 13 May 2010.

Raising Arizona has generally received very positive reviews.

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