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Cassie is a single mother and real estate agent whose problems go from bad to worse when a disgruntled client kidnaps her.
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Critics Consensus

Arizona will provide twisted thrills and ludicrous drollery for Danny McBride diehards; everyone else may seek greener pastures.

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Simon Abrams RogerEbert.com 08/24/2018
1.5/4
Arizona might have worked better as a smart-ass social commentary if its tsk-tsking of consumerist myopia wasn't so consistently on the nose and its plot didn't swiftly devolve into slasher movie cliches. Go to Full Review
Tom Long Detroit News 08/24/2018
D+
This 85-minute, "Ten Little Indian"-style comedy-horror mash-up is basically a cameo-studded muddle that may have looked good on paper, but movie screens aren't made of paper. Go to Full Review
Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 08/24/2018
Severely wasting the talents of Rosemary DeWitt, who really, really deserves better material, Arizona is as arid and barren as the state that provides its title. Go to Full Review
Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review 06/23/2020
The closer you look at Arizona, the less funny and escapist it becomes, and I'm certain that's by design. The exercise doesn't always work, but when it does, it can sting. Go to Full Review
Emilie Black Cinema Crazed 04/11/2020
4/5
Arizona is a dark comedy thriller that works on both sides of the coin, with the dark comedy working well and the thriller part being decent. Go to Full Review
Peter Sobczynski eFilmCritic.com 02/21/2019
Often grotesque and thoroughly witless. Go to Full Review
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Isaac M @RT18253299 Apr 24 Plot is horrible couldnt finish watching this movie for how mad these actors got me with the stupid decisions they made through out the movie its not even funny. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Apr 22 Arizona is a comedy thriller that never quite figures out its identity, and that confusion ultimately brings the film down. What starts with a potentially interesting premise quickly turns into a messy and directionless story that feels like it is constantly trying to find its footing but never actually does. The plot centers around a kidnapping that spirals out of control, but instead of building tension or leaning into its dark humor, the film drifts without a clear trajectory. Scenes feel thrown together, and the story lacks the structure needed to keep the audience engaged. The screenplay is the biggest issue. It feels underdeveloped, with ideas that never fully connect or evolve into something meaningful. There are moments where it hints at something stronger, but it never follows through. The performances are also inconsistent and fail to elevate the material. Overall, Arizona is a frustrating watch that feels more like a missed opportunity than a fully realized film. See more Mary F. @RT70986907 Apr 22 Without Danny McBride, I would give this three stars for being a funny and scary story that could have been better, but is nevertheless a worthwhile watch. Danny's performance gets it an extra star, as does Rosemary DeWitt's. Why some pro critics complain that the 2008 crash isn't proper fodder for a comic and scary film, I say... what could be better? I enjoyed the ride. See more Mr. K. @MrKloud7 Apr 19 Kind of like The Shining in Arizona but the snow storm is the 2008 financial crisis and it's written like Pineapple Express. 1st half is very solid dark comedy, 2nd half tries too hard and poorly to lean into the drama and ends up dragging. Worth a casual watch. See more Marc Z @TKDLife Apr 16 Very unusual and engaging black comedy about a murder and kidnapping in the midst of the great real estate crash of 2008-2009. The cast is sensational and all play it very seriously. Danny MCBride is always hysterical. He manages to walk the balance between comedic and scary as hell, Makes me NEVER want to move to Arizona. See more Gi S @Gistevenn Oct 17 Big danny mcbride fan here See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Cassie is a single mother and real estate agent whose problems go from bad to worse when a disgruntled client kidnaps her.
Director
Jonathan Watson
Producer
Dan Friedkin, Ryan Friedkin, Brandon James, Bradley Thomas
Screenwriter
Luke Del Tredici
Distributor
RLJE Films
Production Co
Rough House Pictures, Imperative Entertainment
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 24, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 24, 2018
Runtime
1h 25m