Arizona

About Arizona

Released in 2018, the Movie Arizona is a dark comedy-thriller film written by Luke Del Tredici and directed by Jonathan Watson. The plot, set in the backdrop of 2009 housing crisis, revolves around the life of a struggling real estate agent (Cassie, portrayed by Rosemarie DeWitt), who ends up witness to a murder by a disgruntled homeowner (Gary, played by Danny McBride). The movie arduously weaves elements of horror, comedy, and suspense as Gary kidnaps Cassie in a desperate attempt to keep his violent act a secret.

Making / Production

This darkly comic exposition of the housing crisis was produced by Imperative Entertainment and Rough House Pictures. The director, Jonathan Watson, is a longstanding collaborator of Danny McBride and has served as a first assistant director in several of McBride's projects. The filmmakers have managed to tastefully utilize the housing crash of 2009 as a backdrop to subtly include social commentary in the quirky narrative of the movie.

Actors

• Rosemarie DeWitt as Cassie: Rosemarie plays the role of a determined single mother and realtor. DeWitt admirably balances fear and audacity in her performance.
• Danny McBride as Gary: McBride, known for his comedy roles, skillfully manages to be both hilarious and intimidating as the unpredictable Gary.
• Luke Wilson as Scott: Wilson enacts the role of Cassie's ex-husband, and his laid-back approach contrasts well with McBride's edgy character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was Jonathan Watson's directorial debut in a feature-length film.
• The creators specifically set the movie during the 2009 housing crash to add additional tension and relevance to their storytelling.
• Actor Danny McBride also served as a producer on this film.

Quotes

• "Sometimes terrible things make the news." - Gary
• "You're not a murderer." - Cassie "Oh, clearly, I am." - Gary

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie's score, composed by Joseph Stephens, effectively complements the fast-paced, suspenseful tone of the film.
• The film also features contemporary songs to ground the story in its late-2000s setting.