IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users86%
Director: Steve Kloves•Genres: Comedy-Drama, Music, Romance
The Fabulous Baker Boys follows two brothers, Jack and Tom Baker, who have spent their lives performing lounge music as a duo. Their act begins to falter as their audience dwindles, prompting them to hire a talented singer, Susie Diamond, to reinvigorate their performances. As Susie joins their act, complex relationships and old resentments surface, leading to a dramatic and emotionally charged journey for all three.
The film was widely praised by critics for its performances, particularly Michelle Pfeiffer's, and its poignant exploration of themes like faded dreams and artistic compromise. It was a moderate box office success and received several award nominations.
Praised for its sophisticated blend of music, drama, and romance.
Michelle Pfeiffer's performance as Susie Diamond was a standout, earning widespread acclaim.
The film effectively captures the melancholy of working-class musicians struggling with ambition and disillusionment.
Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's emotional depth, the chemistry between the lead actors, and the memorable musical numbers. Many appreciated the nuanced portrayal of character relationships and the bittersweet narrative.
Michelle Pfeiffer was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role. The film also received multiple Golden Globe nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Michelle Pfeiffer famously sang all of her own songs in the film, including the iconic rendition of "Makin' Whoopee".
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