Review of Raising Arizona (1987) by John H — 04 Aug 2013

One of my favorite comedies. It is hilarious.

This review of Raising Arizona (1987) was written by John H on 04 Aug 2013.

Raising Arizona has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Tom Shales (14) for Washington Post (9,851) on 26 Dec 2016

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 Timm S (1,294) on 27 May 2018

It Does The Trick For Some Lite, Comic Entertainment & The Wacky Story Suits The Backwater Arizona Location…

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By Jose Miguel G (482) on 12 Mar 2017

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By Jay B (1,110) on 19 Apr 2016

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By Filippo V (494) on 08 Oct 2016

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 Anderson S (26) on 16 Jan 2018

Simple history but very funny situations and non-sense moments, a comedy like expected…

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By Sadie H (69) on 06 Jul 2018

Funny slapstick coen brothers comedy, with heart, and with a few unintentional face palm moments…

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By Vlad M (135) on 18 Nov 2017

If there was an Academy (Oscar) category for Dumb-&-Dumber, this would be the hands-down winner…

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By Alexander W (346) on 12 Mar 2017

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