Raising Arizona

“It is a wacky, happy, daring, darkly comic tale of parenting outside the law. It celebrates the middle-of-the-road dreams of decidedly off-center folks. It's a bundle of joy.”

Rita Kempley, Washington Post · 100

“What makes this hectic farce so fresh and funny is the sheer fertility of the writing, while the lives and times of Hi, Ed and friends are painted in splendidly seedy colours, turning Arizona into a mythical haven for a memorable gaggle of no-hopers, halfwits and has-beens. Starting from a point of delirious excess, the film leaps into dark and virtually uncharted territory to soar like a comet.”

Staff (Not Credited), Time Out · 100

“The film's sense of family values will make your head hurt and the chase scenes will set your noggin spinning.”

Marjorie Baumgarten, Austin Chronicle · 100

“Hilarious, madcap comedy from the Coen brothers that demonstrates just why they are the kings of quirk.”

Caroline Westbrook, Empire · 100

“Raising Arizona is a prize package and a bundle of joy, one that puts a fresh, funny face on the American comedy movie. It's as encouraging as it is entertaining. [20 March 1987, p.C1]”

Tom Shales, Washington Post · 100