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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
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
Advantages: Laid back movie Disadvantages: Are the people good looking enough ?
My copy of the Fabulous Baker Boys came as a DVD free with FilmFirst from the Times. The film stars the Bridges twins as musicians. My copy ran for 108 minutes and is deemed suitable for persons of 15 years and over. The film is produced by Paula Weinstein and Mark Rosenberg. Written and directed by Steve Kloves. Filmed on location in and around Seattle, with a terrific score by Dave Grusin. Copyright 1989 Gladden Entertainment Corporation.
CAST
... ...Ellie Raab as Nina
THE STORY
The Fabulous Baker Boys' is a tale of music and brotherly love set in Seattle. The Baker boys are Jack and Frank, professional musicians who make a living playing piano together at small clubs throughout the Emerald City, a basic lounge act they've been doing for fifteen years. Frank is the responsible one, ordinary and organised; he has a wife, kids and a home in the suburbs. He manages their business, secures the ...
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Actor(s): Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer, Elie Raab
Director(s): Steve Kloves
Genre: Drama
Classification: 15 years and over
Production Year: 1989
Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: Brothers Jack and Frank Baker (Jeff and Beau Bridges) are cocktail lounge piano players whose career has hit a sour note. They need a little charm and sex appeal to liven up their act. What they get is Susie Diamond (Pfeiffer), a beautiful, but hard-talking, chain-smoking singer.
DVD Description
Brothers Jack and Frank Baker (Jeff and Beau Bridges) are cocktail lounge piano players whose career has hit a sour note. They need a little charm and sex appeal to liven up their act. What they get is Susie Diamond (Pfeiffer), a beautiful, but hard-talking, chain-smoking singer.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): PRISM LEISURE
Release date: 22/08/2005
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: 30370 90573 RD
Barcode: 5030370905730
Languages
Main Language: English
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