Raising Arizona

1987

PG-13

1h 34m

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When a childless couple--an ex-con and an ex-cop--decide to help themselves to one of another family's quintuplets, their lives become more complicated than they anticipated.

Directors

Joel Coen

Writers

Ethan Coen(screenplay by)

Joel Coen(screenplay by)

Stars

Nicolas Cage

Holly Hunter

Trey Wilson

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H.I.

Nathan Arizona, Sr.

Gale

Evelle

Glen

Dot

Leonard Smalls

Nathan Junior

Florence Arizona

Prison Counselor

Nice Old Grocery Man

Younger FBI Agent

Older FBI Agent

Ear-Bending Cellmate

Parole Board Chairman

Troy Nabors

Parole Board Member

Mary Seibel

Parole Board Member

Directors

Joel Coen

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Ethan Coen(screenplay by)

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**Another honorable addition to the Cohen Brothers' remarkable filmography.** I've seen several films by the Cohen Brothers and this one, far from being one of the most quotable when talking about them, is full of qualities that deserve note. The two brothers are known and respected for the way they create and direct cinematographic projects, giving little room for interference that would disturb the overall vision they have outlined, and actively interfering in all aspects of production. It's their film, they define the characteristics and, whether you like them or not, they are undoubtedly a talented duo. And being an author's work, this film follows several characteristics that are hallmarks of the two filmmakers. This is a work full of irreverence, where the narrative stands out for its bizarreness and sarcasm, intelligently constructed and crafted in a way that surprises the audience. The story is simple: a couple, who meet and fall in love under the most unorthodox conditions, discover that they cannot have children and, therefore, decide to kidnap a baby from a family that had quintuplets. There is an entire history of crime in the life of one of the couple's members that contributes to them being the target of a brutal chase by a wild bounty hunter. And there are many moments of acidic and difficult-to-digest humor. Added to this is the cinematography and soundtrack, where the Cohens are completely at ease. Personally, I must say, I didn't really like the soundtrack that was used in this film. I found it excessively intrusive and strident, but this is just my personal taste. In addition to the artistic and author notes, the film also features a skilled cast where Nicholas Cage has plenty of space and material to shine. He is charismatic enough to give his character all the sympathy he needs to captivate us, and he makes a good romantic pair with Holly Hunter, who received a character tailored to her abilities and talent. The two actors have everything it takes to do an exceptional job, and there is no doubt that they won't leave us disappointed. Trey Wilson, Frances McDormand, John Goodman and Randall Tex Cobb join the project, with all their talent, to shine with very well-made secondary characters.

FilipeManuelNeto18 May, 2024