The Fabulous Baker Boys

The Fabulous Baker Boys


Starring:Jeff Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer, Beau Bridges, Ellie Raab, Xander Berkeley, Dakin Matthews, Ken Lerner, Albert Hall, Terri Treas, Gregory Itzin, Bradford English, David Coburn, Todd Jeffries, Jeffrey J. Nowinski, Nancy Fish, Beege Barkette, Del Zamora, Howard Matthew Johnson, Stuart Nisbet, Robert Henry (II)
Director: Steven Kloves
Studio: Live / Artisan
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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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
The Fabulous Baker Boys
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The fabulous Bridges boys
  • Okay, I'm in love with Jeff Bridges...
  • The Story and the Actors are just as Fabulous!
  • SAME OLD TRANSFER
  • Still Fabulous After all these years.
 The Fabulous Baker Boys
Starring: Jeff Bridges , Michelle Pfeiffer , Beau Bridges , Ellie Raab , and Xander Berkeley
Director: Steven Kloves
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000LP6KMQ
Release Date: 2007-01-30

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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

Description

Jack and Frank Baker are stuck in a rut. Playing the same tired tunes night after night, the brothers are in desperate need of change. So when they meet a sultry songbird named Susie Diamond, their future starts to sparkle. But when life in the limelight brings old rivalries to the surface as Jack and SusieÂ's relationship heats up, the Baker boys soon find their act Â- and their lives Â- growing more entertaining than either of them may be able to handle!

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The fabulous Bridges boys.......2007-05-27

The lounge act of Frank and Jack Baker (Beau and Jeff Bridges) has fallen on hard times, but things pick up when they add a girl singer (Michelle Pfeiffer) to the act. She becomes the catalyst for some big changes and serious soul-searching, mostly on the part of brother Jack, who is a gifted jazz pianist. The best thing about this movie is the trio of great performances at its core. The Bridges brothers have a real sibling chemistry that can't just be acted. The screenplay itself is pretty formulaic, but the actors breathe life into it.

5 out of 5 stars Okay, I'm in love with Jeff Bridges..........2007-02-15

Let's cut to the chase -- this movie had two pluses going for it before I ever watched it --I play the piano, and I'm in love with Jeff Bridges. Ever since I saw him in some schmaltzy romantic comedy with Sally Field (I think he was her true-life boring-handsome fiancee, and her dead rake-charming ex-husband was James Caan), I've been truly smitten. His handsome head of hair, his charming grin, his unbelievably sexy voice, his ....well, do I need to go on? In "The Fabulous Baker Boys", we see his nuanced character acting. Brother Beau (also irresistable in his own way), as the responsible father-figure brother, and Michelle Pfieffer as Suzy Diamond (one of her very best roles ever), make a terrific ensemble act for what could have been an all-too-predictable story. Who cares if it's predictable, I say? At the end of the movie, you really don't care, because the character development in this movie is fabulous. The acting is fabulous, and most of all, the movie score is fabulous. Dave Grusin rules! I own this movie, and when I'm feeling really down, I watch it, because it reminds me that perfection on all levels is all that really matters.

4 out of 5 stars The Story and the Actors are just as Fabulous!.......2007-02-07

the Baker Boys is one of those special movies that you get more out of everytime you view it. For anyone that plays or performs or has wanted to perform music, they will surely relate to the gritty pitfalls and problems that are endemic to the sub-culture world of the gigging musician.

In this movie, you have two brothers with an unusual act, having side to side pianos, and at a juncture in their lives when the act is already starting to stale out, add a singer, who just happens to be the impossibly beautiful Michelle Pfeiffer, singing her own parts in the movie, and she serves as a catalyst to bring about a change in all of their lives.

there are several keynotes intense dialogue scenes involving a confrontation between the brothers and between Michelle and Jeff Bridges that are some of the best ever put on celluloid.

and the clincher is the soundtrack masterminded by the great Dave Grusin, which covers many styles and moods.

Anyone who hasn't seen this one yet is in for a special treat!

1 out of 5 stars SAME OLD TRANSFER.......2007-02-05

This DVD has new packaging but uses the same old non-anamorphic transfer and Dolby Digital Surround sound as the old version. MGM needs to release an anamorphic version with 5.1 Dolby Digital!!!

5 out of 5 stars Still Fabulous After all these years........2007-02-02

The most recent DVD release from MGM/20th Century Fox of The Fabulous Baker Boys, in spite of indifferent sound, is still a wonderful viewing experience. Thanks to the latest copy protected but still crisp video transfer, the glorious photography of Michael Ballhaus is well served showing Jeff and Beau Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer and the mostly cold wet city of Seattle in spot on performances. Released to the big screen in 1989, The Fabulous Baker Boys, (performed by the real brothers Bridges,) is a timeless journey into the mysteries and intrigues of a fifteen year- two piano - lounge act made fresh again by the addition of an engaging and beautiful singer, (suprisingly underplayed by Ms Pfeiffer.) While most of the keyboard music in the film is provided by the great Dave Grusin, Ms Pfeiffer more than adequately holds her own both as actor and singer. And yes her wonderfully choreographed scene atop a piano of "Makin' Whoopee" is in a class by itself. So here is a bare bones and economically priced DVD release of a film which begs for a deluxe makeover but for the moment still shines handsomely in spite of its sub run treatment. Enjoy.
The Fabulous Baker Boys
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The fabulous Bridges boys
  • Okay, I'm in love with Jeff Bridges...
  • The Story and the Actors are just as Fabulous!
  • SAME OLD TRANSFER
  • Still Fabulous After all these years.
 The Fabulous Baker Boys
Starring: Jeff Bridges , Michelle Pfeiffer , Beau Bridges , Ellie Raab , and Xander Berkeley
Director: Steve Kloves
Manufacturer: Live / Artisan
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: 0784011702
Release Date: 1998-04-21

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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

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The fabulous Bridges boys.......2007-05-27

The lounge act of Frank and Jack Baker (Beau and Jeff Bridges) has fallen on hard times, but things pick up when they add a girl singer (Michelle Pfeiffer) to the act. She becomes the catalyst for some big changes and serious soul-searching, mostly on the part of brother Jack, who is a gifted jazz pianist. The best thing about this movie is the trio of great performances at its core. The Bridges brothers have a real sibling chemistry that can't just be acted. The screenplay itself is pretty formulaic, but the actors breathe life into it.

5 out of 5 stars Okay, I'm in love with Jeff Bridges..........2007-02-15

Let's cut to the chase -- this movie had two pluses going for it before I ever watched it --I play the piano, and I'm in love with Jeff Bridges. Ever since I saw him in some schmaltzy romantic comedy with Sally Field (I think he was her true-life boring-handsome fiancee, and her dead rake-charming ex-husband was James Caan), I've been truly smitten. His handsome head of hair, his charming grin, his unbelievably sexy voice, his ....well, do I need to go on? In "The Fabulous Baker Boys", we see his nuanced character acting. Brother Beau (also irresistable in his own way), as the responsible father-figure brother, and Michelle Pfieffer as Suzy Diamond (one of her very best roles ever), make a terrific ensemble act for what could have been an all-too-predictable story. Who cares if it's predictable, I say? At the end of the movie, you really don't care, because the character development in this movie is fabulous. The acting is fabulous, and most of all, the movie score is fabulous. Dave Grusin rules! I own this movie, and when I'm feeling really down, I watch it, because it reminds me that perfection on all levels is all that really matters.

4 out of 5 stars The Story and the Actors are just as Fabulous!.......2007-02-07

the Baker Boys is one of those special movies that you get more out of everytime you view it. For anyone that plays or performs or has wanted to perform music, they will surely relate to the gritty pitfalls and problems that are endemic to the sub-culture world of the gigging musician.

In this movie, you have two brothers with an unusual act, having side to side pianos, and at a juncture in their lives when the act is already starting to stale out, add a singer, who just happens to be the impossibly beautiful Michelle Pfeiffer, singing her own parts in the movie, and she serves as a catalyst to bring about a change in all of their lives.

there are several keynotes intense dialogue scenes involving a confrontation between the brothers and between Michelle and Jeff Bridges that are some of the best ever put on celluloid.

and the clincher is the soundtrack masterminded by the great Dave Grusin, which covers many styles and moods.

Anyone who hasn't seen this one yet is in for a special treat!

1 out of 5 stars SAME OLD TRANSFER.......2007-02-05

This DVD has new packaging but uses the same old non-anamorphic transfer and Dolby Digital Surround sound as the old version. MGM needs to release an anamorphic version with 5.1 Dolby Digital!!!

5 out of 5 stars Still Fabulous After all these years........2007-02-02

The most recent DVD release from MGM/20th Century Fox of The Fabulous Baker Boys, in spite of indifferent sound, is still a wonderful viewing experience. Thanks to the latest copy protected but still crisp video transfer, the glorious photography of Michael Ballhaus is well served showing Jeff and Beau Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer and the mostly cold wet city of Seattle in spot on performances. Released to the big screen in 1989, The Fabulous Baker Boys, (performed by the real brothers Bridges,) is a timeless journey into the mysteries and intrigues of a fifteen year- two piano - lounge act made fresh again by the addition of an engaging and beautiful singer, (suprisingly underplayed by Ms Pfeiffer.) While most of the keyboard music in the film is provided by the great Dave Grusin, Ms Pfeiffer more than adequately holds her own both as actor and singer. And yes her wonderfully choreographed scene atop a piano of "Makin' Whoopee" is in a class by itself. So here is a bare bones and economically priced DVD release of a film which begs for a deluxe makeover but for the moment still shines handsomely in spite of its sub run treatment. Enjoy.
The Fabulous Baker Boys - Special Edition [Region 2]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The fabulous Bridges boys
  • Okay, I'm in love with Jeff Bridges...
  • The Story and the Actors are just as Fabulous!
  • SAME OLD TRANSFER
  • Still Fabulous After all these years.
 The Fabulous Baker Boys - Special Edition [Region 2]
Starring: Jeff Bridges , Michelle Pfeiffer , Beau Bridges , Ellie Raab , and Xander Berkeley
Director: Steven Kloves
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  2. Tequila Sunrise
  3. The Fabulous Baker Boys: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  4. Crossing Delancey
  5. Becket

ASIN: B00012SYNW

Amazon.com essential video

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

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The fabulous Bridges boys.......2007-05-27

The lounge act of Frank and Jack Baker (Beau and Jeff Bridges) has fallen on hard times, but things pick up when they add a girl singer (Michelle Pfeiffer) to the act. She becomes the catalyst for some big changes and serious soul-searching, mostly on the part of brother Jack, who is a gifted jazz pianist. The best thing about this movie is the trio of great performances at its core. The Bridges brothers have a real sibling chemistry that can't just be acted. The screenplay itself is pretty formulaic, but the actors breathe life into it.

5 out of 5 stars Okay, I'm in love with Jeff Bridges..........2007-02-15

Let's cut to the chase -- this movie had two pluses going for it before I ever watched it --I play the piano, and I'm in love with Jeff Bridges. Ever since I saw him in some schmaltzy romantic comedy with Sally Field (I think he was her true-life boring-handsome fiancee, and her dead rake-charming ex-husband was James Caan), I've been truly smitten. His handsome head of hair, his charming grin, his unbelievably sexy voice, his ....well, do I need to go on? In "The Fabulous Baker Boys", we see his nuanced character acting. Brother Beau (also irresistable in his own way), as the responsible father-figure brother, and Michelle Pfieffer as Suzy Diamond (one of her very best roles ever), make a terrific ensemble act for what could have been an all-too-predictable story. Who cares if it's predictable, I say? At the end of the movie, you really don't care, because the character development in this movie is fabulous. The acting is fabulous, and most of all, the movie score is fabulous. Dave Grusin rules! I own this movie, and when I'm feeling really down, I watch it, because it reminds me that perfection on all levels is all that really matters.

4 out of 5 stars The Story and the Actors are just as Fabulous!.......2007-02-07

the Baker Boys is one of those special movies that you get more out of everytime you view it. For anyone that plays or performs or has wanted to perform music, they will surely relate to the gritty pitfalls and problems that are endemic to the sub-culture world of the gigging musician.

In this movie, you have two brothers with an unusual act, having side to side pianos, and at a juncture in their lives when the act is already starting to stale out, add a singer, who just happens to be the impossibly beautiful Michelle Pfeiffer, singing her own parts in the movie, and she serves as a catalyst to bring about a change in all of their lives.

there are several keynotes intense dialogue scenes involving a confrontation between the brothers and between Michelle and Jeff Bridges that are some of the best ever put on celluloid.

and the clincher is the soundtrack masterminded by the great Dave Grusin, which covers many styles and moods.

Anyone who hasn't seen this one yet is in for a special treat!

1 out of 5 stars SAME OLD TRANSFER.......2007-02-05

This DVD has new packaging but uses the same old non-anamorphic transfer and Dolby Digital Surround sound as the old version. MGM needs to release an anamorphic version with 5.1 Dolby Digital!!!

5 out of 5 stars Still Fabulous After all these years........2007-02-02

The most recent DVD release from MGM/20th Century Fox of The Fabulous Baker Boys, in spite of indifferent sound, is still a wonderful viewing experience. Thanks to the latest copy protected but still crisp video transfer, the glorious photography of Michael Ballhaus is well served showing Jeff and Beau Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer and the mostly cold wet city of Seattle in spot on performances. Released to the big screen in 1989, The Fabulous Baker Boys, (performed by the real brothers Bridges,) is a timeless journey into the mysteries and intrigues of a fifteen year- two piano - lounge act made fresh again by the addition of an engaging and beautiful singer, (suprisingly underplayed by Ms Pfeiffer.) While most of the keyboard music in the film is provided by the great Dave Grusin, Ms Pfeiffer more than adequately holds her own both as actor and singer. And yes her wonderfully choreographed scene atop a piano of "Makin' Whoopee" is in a class by itself. So here is a bare bones and economically priced DVD release of a film which begs for a deluxe makeover but for the moment still shines handsomely in spite of its sub run treatment. Enjoy.
The Fabulous Baker Boys
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    Amazon.com essential video 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
    Fried Green Tomatoes/Fabulous Baker Boys
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    2 out of 5 stars Pal format.......2007-03-18

    Probably a great pair of movies but will not play on our DVD!
    The Fabulous Baker Boys [Region 2]
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • The fabulous Bridges boys
    • Okay, I'm in love with Jeff Bridges...
    • The Story and the Actors are just as Fabulous!
    • SAME OLD TRANSFER
    • Still Fabulous After all these years.
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    Starring: Jeff Bridges , Michelle Pfeiffer , Beau Bridges , Ellie Raab , and Xander Berkeley
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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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    4 out of 5 stars The fabulous Bridges boys.......2007-05-27

    The lounge act of Frank and Jack Baker (Beau and Jeff Bridges) has fallen on hard times, but things pick up when they add a girl singer (Michelle Pfeiffer) to the act. She becomes the catalyst for some big changes and serious soul-searching, mostly on the part of brother Jack, who is a gifted jazz pianist. The best thing about this movie is the trio of great performances at its core. The Bridges brothers have a real sibling chemistry that can't just be acted. The screenplay itself is pretty formulaic, but the actors breathe life into it.

    5 out of 5 stars Okay, I'm in love with Jeff Bridges..........2007-02-15

    Let's cut to the chase -- this movie had two pluses going for it before I ever watched it --I play the piano, and I'm in love with Jeff Bridges. Ever since I saw him in some schmaltzy romantic comedy with Sally Field (I think he was her true-life boring-handsome fiancee, and her dead rake-charming ex-husband was James Caan), I've been truly smitten. His handsome head of hair, his charming grin, his unbelievably sexy voice, his ....well, do I need to go on? In "The Fabulous Baker Boys", we see his nuanced character acting. Brother Beau (also irresistable in his own way), as the responsible father-figure brother, and Michelle Pfieffer as Suzy Diamond (one of her very best roles ever), make a terrific ensemble act for what could have been an all-too-predictable story. Who cares if it's predictable, I say? At the end of the movie, you really don't care, because the character development in this movie is fabulous. The acting is fabulous, and most of all, the movie score is fabulous. Dave Grusin rules! I own this movie, and when I'm feeling really down, I watch it, because it reminds me that perfection on all levels is all that really matters.

    4 out of 5 stars The Story and the Actors are just as Fabulous!.......2007-02-07

    the Baker Boys is one of those special movies that you get more out of everytime you view it. For anyone that plays or performs or has wanted to perform music, they will surely relate to the gritty pitfalls and problems that are endemic to the sub-culture world of the gigging musician.

    In this movie, you have two brothers with an unusual act, having side to side pianos, and at a juncture in their lives when the act is already starting to stale out, add a singer, who just happens to be the impossibly beautiful Michelle Pfeiffer, singing her own parts in the movie, and she serves as a catalyst to bring about a change in all of their lives.

    there are several keynotes intense dialogue scenes involving a confrontation between the brothers and between Michelle and Jeff Bridges that are some of the best ever put on celluloid.

    and the clincher is the soundtrack masterminded by the great Dave Grusin, which covers many styles and moods.

    Anyone who hasn't seen this one yet is in for a special treat!

    1 out of 5 stars SAME OLD TRANSFER.......2007-02-05

    This DVD has new packaging but uses the same old non-anamorphic transfer and Dolby Digital Surround sound as the old version. MGM needs to release an anamorphic version with 5.1 Dolby Digital!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Still Fabulous After all these years........2007-02-02

    The most recent DVD release from MGM/20th Century Fox of The Fabulous Baker Boys, in spite of indifferent sound, is still a wonderful viewing experience. Thanks to the latest copy protected but still crisp video transfer, the glorious photography of Michael Ballhaus is well served showing Jeff and Beau Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer and the mostly cold wet city of Seattle in spot on performances. Released to the big screen in 1989, The Fabulous Baker Boys, (performed by the real brothers Bridges,) is a timeless journey into the mysteries and intrigues of a fifteen year- two piano - lounge act made fresh again by the addition of an engaging and beautiful singer, (suprisingly underplayed by Ms Pfeiffer.) While most of the keyboard music in the film is provided by the great Dave Grusin, Ms Pfeiffer more than adequately holds her own both as actor and singer. And yes her wonderfully choreographed scene atop a piano of "Makin' Whoopee" is in a class by itself. So here is a bare bones and economically priced DVD release of a film which begs for a deluxe makeover but for the moment still shines handsomely in spite of its sub run treatment. Enjoy.
    The Fabulous Baker Boys [Region 2]
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    • The fabulous Bridges boys
    • Okay, I'm in love with Jeff Bridges...
    • The Story and the Actors are just as Fabulous!
    • SAME OLD TRANSFER
    • Still Fabulous After all these years.
    		 The Fabulous Baker Boys [Region 2]
    Starring: Jeff Bridges , Michelle Pfeiffer , Beau Bridges , Ellie Raab , and Xander Berkeley
    Director: Steven Kloves
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    1. The Departed (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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    3. The Fabulous Baker Boys: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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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

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars The fabulous Bridges boys.......2007-05-27

    The lounge act of Frank and Jack Baker (Beau and Jeff Bridges) has fallen on hard times, but things pick up when they add a girl singer (Michelle Pfeiffer) to the act. She becomes the catalyst for some big changes and serious soul-searching, mostly on the part of brother Jack, who is a gifted jazz pianist. The best thing about this movie is the trio of great performances at its core. The Bridges brothers have a real sibling chemistry that can't just be acted. The screenplay itself is pretty formulaic, but the actors breathe life into it.

    5 out of 5 stars Okay, I'm in love with Jeff Bridges..........2007-02-15

    Let's cut to the chase -- this movie had two pluses going for it before I ever watched it --I play the piano, and I'm in love with Jeff Bridges. Ever since I saw him in some schmaltzy romantic comedy with Sally Field (I think he was her true-life boring-handsome fiancee, and her dead rake-charming ex-husband was James Caan), I've been truly smitten. His handsome head of hair, his charming grin, his unbelievably sexy voice, his ....well, do I need to go on? In "The Fabulous Baker Boys", we see his nuanced character acting. Brother Beau (also irresistable in his own way), as the responsible father-figure brother, and Michelle Pfieffer as Suzy Diamond (one of her very best roles ever), make a terrific ensemble act for what could have been an all-too-predictable story. Who cares if it's predictable, I say? At the end of the movie, you really don't care, because the character development in this movie is fabulous. The acting is fabulous, and most of all, the movie score is fabulous. Dave Grusin rules! I own this movie, and when I'm feeling really down, I watch it, because it reminds me that perfection on all levels is all that really matters.

    4 out of 5 stars The Story and the Actors are just as Fabulous!.......2007-02-07

    the Baker Boys is one of those special movies that you get more out of everytime you view it. For anyone that plays or performs or has wanted to perform music, they will surely relate to the gritty pitfalls and problems that are endemic to the sub-culture world of the gigging musician.

    In this movie, you have two brothers with an unusual act, having side to side pianos, and at a juncture in their lives when the act is already starting to stale out, add a singer, who just happens to be the impossibly beautiful Michelle Pfeiffer, singing her own parts in the movie, and she serves as a catalyst to bring about a change in all of their lives.

    there are several keynotes intense dialogue scenes involving a confrontation between the brothers and between Michelle and Jeff Bridges that are some of the best ever put on celluloid.

    and the clincher is the soundtrack masterminded by the great Dave Grusin, which covers many styles and moods.

    Anyone who hasn't seen this one yet is in for a special treat!

    1 out of 5 stars SAME OLD TRANSFER.......2007-02-05

    This DVD has new packaging but uses the same old non-anamorphic transfer and Dolby Digital Surround sound as the old version. MGM needs to release an anamorphic version with 5.1 Dolby Digital!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Still Fabulous After all these years........2007-02-02

    The most recent DVD release from MGM/20th Century Fox of The Fabulous Baker Boys, in spite of indifferent sound, is still a wonderful viewing experience. Thanks to the latest copy protected but still crisp video transfer, the glorious photography of Michael Ballhaus is well served showing Jeff and Beau Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer and the mostly cold wet city of Seattle in spot on performances. Released to the big screen in 1989, The Fabulous Baker Boys, (performed by the real brothers Bridges,) is a timeless journey into the mysteries and intrigues of a fifteen year- two piano - lounge act made fresh again by the addition of an engaging and beautiful singer, (suprisingly underplayed by Ms Pfeiffer.) While most of the keyboard music in the film is provided by the great Dave Grusin, Ms Pfeiffer more than adequately holds her own both as actor and singer. And yes her wonderfully choreographed scene atop a piano of "Makin' Whoopee" is in a class by itself. So here is a bare bones and economically priced DVD release of a film which begs for a deluxe makeover but for the moment still shines handsomely in spite of its sub run treatment. Enjoy.
    The Fabulous Baker Boys (Out of Print) [Region 2 Import]
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      		The Fabulous Baker Boys (Out of Print) [Region 2 Import]

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