Jul 15 2008
The Fabulous Baker Boys Is, In a Word, Fabulous
It isn’t often that a cool, musically-based film comes along that also delivers amazing acting and a great storyline. Which explains why I love The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) so much.
The film, which was written and directed by Steve Kloves, is about the Baker boys, Jack and Frank (played by real-life brothers Jeff and Beau Bridges, respectively), who play piano at various bars in Seattle for a living.
Older brother Frank is responsible–he’s married and has kids. Little brother Jack, the “real” talent of the pair, is all about the music and women and booze.
When the pair decide to try adding a gal to the show, they audition a slew of mediocre singers until in walks Suzie Diamond (Michelle Pfeiffer), a beautiful woman with a breath-taking voice.
The film chronicles their travels, including each character’s personal highs and lows, and it all adds up to a smart, quiet, cool film. The score by Dave Grusin only enhances this already stellar film. Believe me, you’re gonna want the soundtrack.
The Fabulous Baker Boysearned three Academy Award Nominations, including Best Actress for Michelle Pfeiffer, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing. It earned a Golden Globe for Best Actress (Pfeiffer).
Fans of Pfeiffer, the Bridges brothers, jazz music, and generally great films will surely find The Fabulous Baker Boys to be, well, fabulous.
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