Review of Raising Arizona (1987) by Tarek E — 06 Jun 2012

I guess I have a new film on my top 20 all-time favorites.

This review of Raising Arizona (1987) was written by Tarek E on 06 Jun 2012.

Raising Arizona has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Randy C (345) on 02 Nov 2018

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By Joseph G (414) on 30 Apr 2016

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By Jude P (456) 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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By Anthony G (806) on 04 Feb 2018

A classic screwball comedy that gets better with every watch. Cage's breakout performance is backed up by a terrific cast and a great script…

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By Oliver W (202) 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 Nick L (531) on 17 Sep 2016

Screwball mode Coen Brothers that is stylish, zany and playful and features one of Nic Cage's few genuinely good performances…

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