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| Raising Arizona | 
 enlarge | Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Actors: Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Trey Wilson, John Goodman, William Forsythe
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  158 reviews
Sales Rank: 2291
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 94
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.6 x 0.6
MPN: 086162123023
ISBN: 6305499128
UPC: 086162123023
EAN: 9786305499121
ASIN: 6305499128
Theatrical Release Date: March 13, 1987
Release Date: August 3, 1999
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| Customer Reviews:
 A non-stop romp! March 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
For the past 5 years I have seen this movie in bargain bins, picked it up, looked at the price (usually 5 or 6 bucks) and tossed it down, thinking I'm sure there is something more worth my while in the bin. Well, As I moved on chronologically to the second movie in the wonderfully priced Coen Brothers Gift Set (Fargo / Miller's Crossing / Barton Fink / Raising Arizona / Blood Simple) I was surprised to see that this was actually a movie of my childhood. In fact, I never realized that this fun movie was actually Raising Arizona, as it was always one of those movies I just happen to catch on cable dozens of times, never in the beginning. As I watched it this time, probably the first time in ten years, it all came back to me. Just as an old video game, in all its levels and enemies, comes to you if you were to play it now, I must have said, "Oh yeah!" in my brain about 20 times.
Though, filled with 70's and 80's colors, this movie somehow leaves you with an impression of rather vibrant colors, no doubt the handy work of Barry Sonnenfeld. The scene where John Goodman and William Forsythe are bombed by blue paint in the car, not to mention there scenes screaming as they escape prison and screaming as they realize that they have forgotten the baby. The color of the Arizona Family's nursery also echo's in the brain after the movie is long over.
The acting, well, your so tied up in the whole situation, that this does not even cross your mind. And so I believe it's safe to say, all the actors did a terrific job, though Cage and Goodman stood out for no other reason than, it was simply the nature of their characters.
The yodeling/folk music is perfect, though I had a flashback of watching the end scene as a child, where Cage's character is dreaming. Though the mood is serene and he is dreaming of his future and everything is perfect, I felt as a child as I do now, that the music is slightly creepy and scary. I was also slightly afraid of Randall "Tex" Cobb, but now his character simply becomes such a great part of the movie comedically.
 Funny Movie! February 3, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Raising Arizona was my first introduction to Nicholas Cage and I've been a fan of his ever since. This movie is hilarious to me and one I can watch over again. And I'm not a huge fan of re-watching movies. This is a fairly family-friendly movie that even young teens should enjoy.
funniest movie ever July 19, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of the funniest, greatest most quotable movies ever made. "Son, you got a panty on your head." Nuff said.
Funniest Movie of All Time June 25, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Seriously...even better than the classics...Caddyshack, etc.
This is one smart, funny movie that will stand the test of time.
The desert flower of films April 4, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Take it from me, I have seen ALOT of movies in my time and this has got to be my secret all time favorite. Its just so well made, from the score, the cast, the story, the cinematography, the pace, the mood... I honestly don't know if I have seen a better film. If you like this flick or any Coen film really, check out Magnolia by P.T. Anderson also. :)
A flawless accomplishment.
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