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The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)

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Reviews Counted:17

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Rotten:1

Average Rating:7.2/10

Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Two piano-playing brothers, one a cynic with serious artistic leanings, and the other a perpetually optimistic, but workmanlike player, audition a number of vocalists in order to spice up their... Two piano-playing brothers, one a cynic with serious artistic leanings, and the other a perpetually optimistic, but workmanlike player, audition a number of vocalists in order to spice up their stale lounge act. When they find a beautiful and talented young singer, their career starts to pick up again. But jealousies, both romantic and professional, begin to appear and threaten their newfound success. [More]

Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges, Elie Raab

Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges, Elie Raab

Director: Steve Kloves

Director: Steve Kloves

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04/14/08
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
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What I really enjoyed about The Fabulous Baker Boys is the way it balances between the three key characters, as well as the outside world that they're up against.

Full Review Source: Calgary Movies | comment Comment
04/04/07
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Calgary Movies

Writer/director Steve Kloves (this was his first film) keeps his characters grounded as people...

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
02/12/07
Rory L. Aronsky
Rory L. Aronsky
Film Threat

Kloves' entertaining directorial debut features three superlative performances by Jeff and Beau Bridges (as bickering siblings) and particularly Michelle Pfeiffer, who is here at her sexiest with a show-stopping number atop a piano in a red dress!

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01/29/07
Emanuel Levy
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A completely engaging, thoroughly entertaining romantic comedy structured entirely on the strength of its main characters. One of the ten-best of 1989.

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01/02/03
James O'Ehley
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There have been only three truly breathtaking torch singers in movie history: Rita Hayworth, Jessica Rabbit, and Michelle Pfeiffer.

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07/29/02
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07/26/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Great script, strong performances, wonderful music ... and Michelle Pfeiffer at her absolute sexiest.

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07/25/02
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
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Simmering performances from the three lead characters that hit all the right buttons in this portrait of sibling rivalry.

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