Review of Raising Arizona (1987) by Joel M — 02 Feb 2010

My favorite of all the Coen Brothers films.

This review of Raising Arizona (1987) was written by Joel M on 02 Feb 2010.

Raising Arizona has generally received very positive reviews.

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