Review of Raising Arizona (1987) by Larry W — 24 Jan 2013

Charming and sweet, though perhaps the least-Coen Coen Brothers film to date.

This review of Raising Arizona (1987) was written by Larry W on 24 Jan 2013.

Raising Arizona has generally received very positive reviews.

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