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Proof positive that even the sympathy garnered from the prospect of imminent poverty can easily be swept away under the force of the impotent rage of the middle-age white man.
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Arizona
2018Movie85 minEnglish
Set in the midst of the 2009 housing crisis, the life of Cassie Fowler, a single mother and struggling realtor, goes off the rails when she witnesses a murder.
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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jonathan Watson•Genres: Comedy, Drama
Plot Summary
A struggling artist and a single mother clash violently over a parking space, leading to a chaotic and darkly comedic showdown. Their dispute escalates through a series of increasingly absurd and dangerous encounters across a suburban neighborhood. The film explores themes of entitlement, desperation, and the thin line between civility and primal rage.
Critical Reception
Arizona received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its dark humor and energetic performances, while some found its plot somewhat thin and its comedic tone occasionally uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its bold, dark comedic tone and surprising bursts of energy.
- Noted for strong, committed performances from its lead cast.
- Some found the escalating conflict to be a bit repetitive and lacking deeper substance.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique blend of dark comedy and escalating absurdity, with many highlighting the entertaining performances and offbeat premise.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Jonathan Watson, also stars in the movie as the character "The Negotiator" and played a significant role in its production.
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