| The Fabulous Baker Boys [Region 2] |  | Director: Steve Kloves
Actors: Jeff Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer, Beau Bridges, Ellie Raab, Xander Berkeley
Category: DVD
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Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 263144
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 114 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014138036843
ASIN: B00004D0AI
Theatrical Release Date: October 13, 1989
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An inspired casting gimmick, a wonderful mood, a grown-up love story--all this in The Fabulous Baker Boys, but the only thing anybody ever talks about is Michelle Pfeiffer on top of a piano. Granted, it's a showstopper: clad in a slinky dress, Pfeiffer rolls around on the Steinway while she purrs out a languid version of "Makin' Whoopee." Adding to the seductive vibe is the fact that she's not singing to the audience, but to the sullen piano player (Jeff Bridges) whose fancy she has captured. Bridges and his real-life brother, Beau, play two lounge entertainers whose act has grown stale; they're not above doing "Feelings" for the tourist crowd. They've hired songbird Pfeiffer (who does her own sexy singing) to spice up the routine, a strategy that pays off in spades. The three actors are terrific, with the fabulous Bridges boys playing neatly off their own sibling rhythms. Writer-director Steve Kloves captures the feel of second-rate Seattle clubs, and Dave Grusin's jazzy score keeps propelling the film forward. The story itself might have come from a 1940s romance, yet Kloves and his actors keep it unusually modern and thoughtful. And then there's Michelle Pfeiffer rolling around on top of a piano.... --Robert Horton
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 "Michelle Pfeiffer is a helluva singer" April 24, 2009
Scott N. Burton (Fairfield,CT USA)
"The Fabulous Baker Boys" may have been released twenty years ago,but it still holds up very well-Jeff & Beau Bridges portray a duo who perform in several cocktail lounges in and around Seattle-The crowds are rather sparse in the places they perform at-They then decide to add a female singer to their act-After auditioning several ladies who fail to make the grade,they choose the ultra sexy Susie Diamond,played to perfection by Michelle Pfeiffer-The act is now filling hotel ballrooms everywhere-Unfortunately,there is friction between the brothers when Susie falls madly in love with the Jeff Bridges character-This movie is rated R and deservedly so because it contains profanity & sexual situations-For me,Michelle Pfeiffer made this movie a box office smash-She has a beautiful singing voice-Listen to her take on such standards as "Makin' Whoopee" & "My Funny Valentine" & you'll see why-Highly recommended.
The Fabulous Baker Boys April 13, 2009
Cindy Ecclefield
I like the movie and so does my husband. Very entertaining and the cast is excellent.
 Doesn't sizzle as much now. March 27, 2009
ADRIENNE MILLER (TENNESSEE)
The Fabulous Baker Boys starring Jeff and Beau Bridges is somewhat dated now but thanks to Michelle Pfeiffer - she owns this film with her sex appeal. I have always been a huge fan of Pfeiffer, not only can she sing, she is an incredible actress. The love triangle is the best part of the film but overall I kinda lost interest over the years with this movie.
 it's the understated scenes that make this film work February 24, 2009
A. Omega (los angeles)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Okay, you know the story, the music, (MF on the piano - I get it - but get past it) etc. But it's the understated scenes that give this film its real life texture. To wit:
The female singer auditions - smart humor; way before American Idol was even a thought - good fun.
Beau Bridges' character getting help (from his brother)with his spray-on hair (can I get some spray-paint-can SFX? - thanks) - more good fun.
Jeff Bridges playing daytime-no-one-around quiet solo jazz piano at 'Henry's' - when DG (he did the piano work for JBs' character) plays non-busy jazz keys - his soul leaks out.
When Jeff Bridges' character reminds Blanch the waitress that "it's cold outside".
The ending. I'll wager the writer/director had to fight hard for this one as he went off the Hollywood ending menu - good thing he did - it's just what the real world ordered.
Love the music! September 10, 2008
Woody 1 (U.S.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great movie, but I especially love the music in it. Dave Grusin's piano playing is just awesome and the real reason I had to own this DVD. I also bought the soundtrack, but that music is not even on the soundtrack. Oh, and Michelle Pfeiffer is great too. This is one I'll watch over and over.
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