This is a gem that stands up to repeated viewings. It manages to blend the sleazy, small-time world of fringe lounges, clubs with the affluent Resort Hotels seamlessly. Jeff Bridges plays his role not unlike a down-at-heels private eye - think Paul Newman in Harper, for example - while real-life brother Beau contrives to be pompous and nerdish at one and the same time. 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. Add catalyst Michelle Pfeiffer and we're talking near perfect. Definitely stands up to repeat viewings.
Review of The Fabulous Baker Boys
