I rate this one 10/10.

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The screen literally jolts to life when she appears.

It was so refreshing to revisit this masterpeice recently, especially comparing it aginst recent Hollwood standard fodder. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. When she stretches out on a piano to sing "Makin' Whoopee", she is radiant and reminds one of the greatness and the glamour of old Hollywood. But, the big news in this movie is Pfeiffer, who became a star with this sharp, confident, stunningly sexy turn. Awards

Real-life siblings Beau and Jeff Bridges star as the eponymous Fabulous Baker Boys. This service is available on the majority of titles, except those where the keys are shown as not available on the product detail page. The sibling rivalry that runs through this film feels very credible and very convincing, possibly because Jeff and Beau aren't really acting but are simply using their real-life love/hate brotherly attitudes to fuel their performances in front of the cameras. Definitely stands up to repeat viewings.

This movie gets better with repeated viewings, so buy it instead of renting it.It's a mystery to me why Steve Kloves did not make more films and instead waited to become a scriptwriter for the Harry Potter films more than 10 years later. And going beyond just that scene, Pfeiffer has never been such a head-turner as she is here. The beautiful but dreary nightclub scene of Seattle is beautifully photographed and portrayed on film. Kloves' direction is smart and so his script, which artlessly combines humor, romance, and drama in a surprisingly poignant story about hopes and dreams. Makin' Whoopee (Fabulous Baker Boys version), All our tracks are licensed with PRS for Music, My Funny Valentine (Fabulous Baker Boys version), Why Don't You Do Right (Sinead O'Connor version), Adelaide's Lament (Barbra Streisand version), What A Difference A Day Makes (Renee Olstead version), Available to download within 1 working day, Removing bars (measures) to reduce the overall length of the track, Repeats of bars (measures) to increase the overall length of the track, Changing of key, higher or lower, to suit, Remove any instruments from the track as required, Production of an existing track in WAV format, Splitting an existing track into mutliple single or group of instruments - can be provided in either MP3 or WAV format. The story isn't unique. Original soundtrack recording. She's got a nice voice. From "The Fabulous Baker Boys" soundtrack Frank tends to play the games of life while little brother, Jack fights them.

Includes Jack's theme, Makin' Whoopee, More Than You Know and My Funny Valentine. The score is typical of the sort of music you hear in cocktail lounges and realistic, as is the mood of Jeff Bridges who hankers to dispense with schmaltz and play cool jazz. It manages to blend the sleazy, small-time world of fringe lounges, clubs with the affluent Resort Hotels seamlessly.

His remarks are short, flip, and sarcastic.

Not only is she stunningly gorgeous in this film, her characterization of lounge singer Susie Diamond is glorious. Ella Fitzgerald. There is no way I could possibly give Baker Boys anything less then a 10, even though as far as personal enjoyment goes, I had some problems with it. After playing small club gigs for over 15 years, the "Baker Boys" finally come to grips with some realities. The Fabulous Baker Boys is a movie with a plot that's been done countless times before. This is one of those films in which the story line, the characters, and the performances (the three leads and the supporting cast) all work to perfection. It's about 2 brothers playing piano in hotel lounges and bars etc. My god, she is sexy in this movie. Barbra Streisand, Based on:Original film soundtrack recording, Original artist A singer changes a brothers' music team and their relationship. Jack, on the other hand, is unattached and could care less about the business end of the partnership. There aren't many films of the eighties that match the sheer class of the best studio pictures of the thirties, forties and fifties. © 2020 London Arrangements Limited. Based on Original soundtrack recording . For him, it's not about the music, it's about keeping food on the table for those who depend on him. In desperation, they take on a female singer, who revitalizes their careers, causing the brothers to re-examine their relationship with each other and with their music.

The judge says: "Budge, right into jail! Ray Charles sang a humorous version of "Makin Whoopee" live while playing the piano. Critical Writings On Film From My Career At Columbia College Chicago, Since no film can ever escape its social context, it makes sense that, Throughout the film, Jack inexplicably takes care of a young girl who lives in the same apartment building. Beau and Jeff Bridges, the sons of Lloyd Bridges really developed their careers apart from each other. This is a gem that stands up to repeated viewings. During this reconstruction, a new archetype emerged, called the outsider or the self-exploratory male. He doesn't make much money Only a five-thousand per Some judge, who thinks he's funny Told him he got to pay six to her He says: "Now judge, suppose I fail." Even when a larger audience will see it, they will probably not like it, Finest, most important film ever made on the subject of Music, Pfeiffer Great, but Beau Bridges Overlooked, Outstanding - both story and performances, God, what a movie; heatfelt, emotional, tragic, Brilliant low key drama exploring loyalty and relationships. Sinead O'Connor, Original artist

The Fast Food Industry: The True Story of the Amer... Makin' Whoopee with "The Fabulous Baker Boys", My Published Work as a Contributing Writer on Suite101.com. A great story about personal/professional disappointments and broken dreams and the belief in following your own destiny. There's the audition scene, the little story about the sick dog and the girl from next door to show you Jeff Bridges does care, the introductions by Beau as they perform in their special place, The Starfire Lounge and then repeats the same line in another cocktail bar, the bathroom scenes in the hotel they do their Festive season gig (quite different what you might have expected from a bathroom scene between Michelle Pfeiffer and Jeff Bridges ! JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. You'd better keep her, I think it's cheaper Than Makin' Whoopee!" He is an underrated actor, and anyone who does not believe him to be a very capable performer needs to watch this film. FAQ Add catalyst Michelle Pfeiffer and we're talking near perfect. | Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges, and Michelle Pfeiffer all get one of the best roles of their careers in The Fabulous Baker Boys, a musical melodrama set amidst Seattle’s musician-for-hire scene.Brothers Jack and Frank Baker (played by brothers Jeff and Beau, respectively) have been mainstays of the hotel bar and supper club scene for 15 years—professionals, but just barely. Jeff Bridges may be the most under-appreciated actor today - this performance shows that, as well as past roles, ranging from the wholly-sympathetic "Starman," to the consummately evil defendant in "Jagged Edge." There are probably more movies made like this, trying to tell the same thing, but for me it really worked.

Written and directed by Steve Kloves, `The Fabulous Baker Boys' is a tale of music and brotherly love set in Seattle.

Beau brings numerous grace notes to what could have been a stereotypical character and Jeff gives one of his best performances as the miserable Jack. But then, almost every scene in this movie is at or near this standard. I love piano's, beautiful women, Jeff Bridges' acting and great performances in general. Oh, this movie is the best. Amounts in € are for indicative display purposes only. The Fabulous Baker Boys overflows with style and class. Possibly the best ensemble acting since the Hawks, Bogart and Bacall version of "The Big Sleep". This is a superb film mixing great acting performances with brilliant writing. I love every scene of this movie.

This archetype appears in both, On the other hand, Jack Baker at least recognizes his flaws at the end of. There's two partners (in this case, the Baker Boys) who have had a lounge act for over fifteen years and suddenly have their lives thrown upside down when a gorgeous lounge singer enters the act. An absolute must-see. No, I'm not, because it is a very good movie, but there are plenty of better ones. Am I saying that this movie belongs in that list too? Product typeMP3 backing track. She is the star of the show and gives one hell of a performance too. I consider Baker Boys the best film on music because it is one of the finest noir stories ever written on the subject. TFBB is such a terrific movie, you feel like a child in a toy store wanting to tell it all. I think most people are familiar with the story.

In the music profession, they are closer to the equivalent of bottom feeders, plying their trade as two-piano lounge musicians. No.

When the bookings dry up, the brothers decide to hire a singer.

Frank is the responsible one, because he has to be; he has a wife, kids and a home in the suburbs.

Best of all, though, are the performances.

The Baker boys are Jack and Frank (real life brothers Jeff and Beau Bridges), who eke out a living playing piano together at various venues throughout the Emerald City, a basic lounge act they've been doing for fifteen years. Thank you. The Brothers Bridges are excellent (I wonder how much of their real-life relationship crept into their on-screen relationship) and Michelle Pfeiffer is absolutely perfect as Suzie Diamond.

Makin' Whoopee with "The Fabulous Baker Boys" Paper Abstract: The Fabulous Baker Boys , released in 1989 and written and directed by Steven Kloves, is a romantic comedy in which the “romance” manifests itself between two brothers, rather than in a conventional male-female relationship. Yes. (not OK or good-extraordinary.)

It is a subject rarely revealed in American media. She personified the tough-as-nails, cynical, witty former call girl that the role called for. You will receive download instructions in your order confirmation e-mail. He manages their business, secures the bookings and is content to stick with a formula that works. "The Fabulous Baker Boys" has it all. Excellent character driven comedy/drama with some above average low-key performances with real-life siblings Bridges as a lounge act facing stagnation until they decide to take on a chanteuse in the appealing form of Pfeiffer (Oscar nominee) who comes from the school of hard knocks, together making beautiful music. As long as it affords him a modicum of security as well as dignity, he is more than willing to just go along for the ride. From The Fabulous Baker Boys.