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Critic Caroline Westbrook
rated 10

Following up a movie like 'Blood Simple' was never going to be an easy task, but Joel and Ethan succeed admirably, with Arizona setting the precedent for many of the quirky trademarks that have punctuated their subsequent efforts...

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Critic Patrik Linderholm
rated 6

Lyckligtvis har de Nicolas Cage i huvudrollen – en man med en skådespelarstil som mycket väl går att tillämpa denna kontext.

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Raising Arizona is a 1987 American crime comedy film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The movie follows the story of Hi McDunnough (Nicolas Cage), a convenience store robber who marries police officer Edwina (Holly Hunter) and decides to start a family. However, Edwina is infertile and they are unable to adopt due to Hi's criminal record. Desperate for a child, they kidnap one of the famous "Arizona Quints" born to furniture magnate Nathan Arizona. Their plan quickly goes awry as they are pursued by a group of inept criminals and a determined bounty hunter. The film is known for its zany characters, quick-paced action, and offbeat humor.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Raising Arizona include Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Weekend at Bernie's, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, Midnight Run, Risky Business, Three Fugitives.

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Raising Arizona was released in theaters on April 17, 1987.