Steve Kloves' impressive, highly entertaining directorial debut centres on the Baker boys (played by real-life brothers Jeff an Beau Bridges), siblings who have a two-piano act the plays at Seattle's downbeat cocktail lounges,

Jack (Jeff Bridges) is a bitter loner who ambition is to be a jazz musician, while Frank (Beau Bridges) is a family man content to spend his days giving piano lessons and playing top tunes with his brother.

Their act needs some new blood. Enter Susie Diamond (Michelle Pfeiffer), a tough, cynical former hooker, who presence immediately revives the act. It also complicates matters when Jack falls for her.

Strong performances, a great script, wonderful music, and Michelle Pfeiffer at her absolute sexiest.