Raising Arizona is comedy gold and a fine film for the entire family. It's a throwback to the screwball comedies of the 30's but with a modern take. It's the story of a convict who falls for a correctional officer, and after they marry they discover they can't have kids. As a result, they plot to kidnap a baby from a woman who just had quintuplets because they figure she has more kids then she can handle. At first, things I have seem to be going well. But soon enough other people in their lives begin to suspect something is awry. The walls begin to close in and the conscience of the couple, as well as the stress of being a parent, begin to complicate matters even further.
This movie has so many inspired moments. And a ton of quotable lines. The first 10 minutes is a fast paced introduction to the characters and the story. After that, you're hooked. The baby stealing scene is the best baby stuff ever put on film. The main baby is as cute as they come. The convince store robbery scene has a moving camera that broke new ground in cinema. Not many movies can say that. The fight in the RV is eye watering hilarious. And the final battle is unforgettable.
If you are looking for a fable about life that will give you permission to have fun in an action packed 90 minutes and very creative filmmaking, then give Raising Arizona a try. One of the best of the genre.
This movie has so many inspired moments. And a ton of quotable lines. The first 10 minutes is a fast paced introduction to the characters and the story. After that, you're hooked. The baby stealing scene is the best baby stuff ever put on film. The main baby is as cute as they come. The convince store robbery scene has a moving camera that broke new ground in cinema. Not many movies can say that. The fight in the RV is eye watering hilarious. And the final battle is unforgettable.
If you are looking for a fable about life that will give you permission to have fun in an action packed 90 minutes and very creative filmmaking, then give Raising Arizona a try. One of the best of the genre.