Review of The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) by James S — 14 Mar 2009

Pfeiffer is nice but jeez. SO boring and slow.

This review of The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) was written by James S on 14 Mar 2009.

The Fabulous Baker Boys has generally received positive reviews.

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