Top 7 Pfeiffer Movies
Note: Some may
not be necessarily her best movies, they are just my personal favorite movies
of Michelle Pfeiffer. So keep that in mind before sending your hate mails at
[email protected]
7. One Fine Day
Not exactly a
popular choice, but I consider this to one of my all time favorite movies of
Pfeiffer. She just radiates in this movie in the most charming and charismatic
way. The major criticism in the movie was that the scenes when Pfeiffer and
Clooney were separated weren’t as interesting and believable (bringing down the
town of the mayor subplot). But I don’t think that’s the point of the movie, to
authentically show how to expose a corrupt mayor. Those were just part of the
backdrop for the romance in the end of the film. The movie looks and is classy
(especially compared to the other films of the genre), and genuinely charming.
It’s an unsung gem. And I love the ending!
6. Love Field
Some people think
this is a thankless role, but I strongly disagree. It’s a great part that shows
off the general consensus that she is a character actress with movie star
looks. Not everybody can play this part especially in the
5. Frankie and
Johnny
She proved that
even though a lot of people thinks she’s too beautiful for the role, that she
is more than capable for the part. Even her detractors agree she was very good
in the movie. And I like the atmosphere of the film, it captures the loneliness
of the major characters (especially Pfeiffer’s character who chose to
experience life through watching movies) and some of the peripheral characters
who didn’t even have a single line in the movie.
4. Batman Returns
An iconic role
that she campaigned very hard to get. I miss that kind of passion Michelle
Pfeiffer showed early in her career where she would campaign for roles she
really want to play (like in Evita). This would probably be the role (together
with Suzie Diamond) that 30 or 50 years from now people would remember. And she
stole the movie from everyone!
3. The Age of
Innocence
This is a
masterpiece. A lot of people consider Goodfellas as Scorsese’s last truly great
picture. But I think this movie deserves to be regarded in the same breath as
his greatest movies. Pfeiffer and Day Lewis (one of my favorite actors) in one
movie, how can anything be better than that? Oh and the ending was pitch
perfect.
2. Married to the
Mob
When I first saw
this film I didn’t have an idea to what the movie was about. I was pleasantly
surprised how engaging and good the movie was going to be. Even though Angela
de Marco isn’t as popular as Suzie Diamond and Catwoman, this is one of
Pfeiffer’s best roles.
1. The Fabulous
Baker Boys
This is an easy
choice. This would always be my favorite Pfeiffer movie. But of course I hope
in the future she gets that one role that would surpass or at least equal Suzie
Diamond. It’s just a great part for her, she gets to sings, she gets to be
sexy, she gets to be dramatic and heartbreaking, she gets to be a bitch etc.
All of those things in one movie.
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