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Mr. 3000

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Milwaukee Brewers player Stan Ross (Bernie Mac) angers his teammates by retiring during a 1995 playoff game after making the 3,000th base hit required to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Nine years later, a clerical error is discovered, invalidating three of the hits and keeping Ross from the ultimate baseball honor. The 47-year-old player convinces the Brewers to let him rejoin the team to make his last three hits, and sheds his selfish nature as he rediscovers his love of the game.
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Bernie Mac demonstrates he can play the game even if the movie's a few innings short of a complete game.

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Bruce Diones The New Yorker This fuzzy baseball story about a conceited player (Bernie Mac) who comes out of retirement to fix his record (he's three hits short of the magic three thousand) is a major letdown. May 12, 2014 Full Review Christy Lemire Associated Press Bernie Mac plays a baseball-star version of his corrosive TV-show persona in Mr. 3000, a comedy that's essentially an extended ad for ESPN. Ironically, though, the insertion of real-life media provides the film's few laughs. May 12, 2014 Full Review Adam Nayman eye WEEKLY This feature-length commercial for Major League Baseball covers all the cross-marketing bases. Rated: 2/5 Mar 21, 2011 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News This weeks discount dandy is Mr. 3000, an amiable comedy that features a nice turn by Bernie Mac that allows it to overcome its obvious formulaic shortcomings. Nov 16, 2019 Full Review Sloan Freer Radio Times An arrogant former sportsman learns a lesson in humility in this predictable comedy. Rated: 2/5 May 12, 2014 Full Review Dennis King Tulsa World Mac's rascally charm and deceptive gravity give promise of more substance than the movie finally delivers. May 12, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ed R A great story of a former MLB superstar that came back to collect 3,000 hits and learn to control his ego. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/27/25 Full Review Audience Member A great concept on paper, and quite a few moments that deliver. Mac has the right attitude for the character but his physics in the game are inaccurate and hard to believe for baseball fans. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review steve d There isn't a lot to like here, besides the ever enjoyable Bernie Mac. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Bernie Mac is in his best shape as an aging baseball player who needs one more homer to retire on his laurels; then a counting error sets him back. Angela Bassett does a fiery turn as an old flame and sports journalist, Paul Sorvino has one hilarious scene as the manager, and Chris Noth is a throwaway shark. But the best parts of this movie are the warm and funny scenes between Mac and Michael Rispoli. This predictable flick isn't Bull Durham, but it's infinitely watchable. Recommended. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member This sports comedy was alright. Bernie Mac and the rest of the cast did a decent job in this movie. The plot to the movie wasn't too bad, but it could've been better. There were some funny and dramatic moments during the movie. If you like Bernie Mac, you would probably like this movie. If not, you may not. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review broforcesquad . With all the baseball movies out there this one is forgotten simply for the reason it's just an average film. Bernie Mac (RIP) has some funny moments, but it's basically a Mr. Baseball in the since I never care if I see it again. To argue with us on whether that squibber up the 3B line should have actually been scored an error, head on over to broforcesquad.com Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/07/17 Full Review Read all reviews
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Charles Stone III

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Bernie Mac

Stan

Angela Bassett

Mo

Michael Rispoli

Boca

Brian White

T-Rex

Ian Anthony Dale

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Mr. 3000

Milwaukee Brewers superstar Stan Ross (Bernie Mac, right) confronts a young fan who just caught his 3,000th hit, and more importantly, his ticket into the Baseball Hall of Fame Charles Stone III (right) directs Angela Bassett (center) while producer Maggie Wilde (left of Stone) and Director of Photography Shane Hurlbut (right of Bassett) look on. Stan Ross (Bernie Mac, center) swings back into action with the support of his team conditioning coach (Scott Brooks, left) and best buddy, Boca (Michael Rispoli, right). Stan Ross (Bernie Mac, lower left) hits the weight room with Boca (Michael Rispoli, upper left) and Brewers team conditioning coach (Scott Brooks, right) to prepare for his unlikely baseball comeback T-Rex Pennebaker (Brian White, center) and fellow teammates learn from Stan Ross (Bernie Mac) that the game of baseball is truly a team sport. Milwaukee Brewers General Manager, Schembri (Chris Noth, left) is thrilled to have Stan Ross (Bernie Mac, right) back on the team. Mo Simmons (Angela Bassett, pictured), sports correspondent and one time girlfriend of Ross, covers his comeback story for ESPN Old teammates and best friends, Boca (Michael Rispoli, left) and Ross (Bernie Mac, right) reflect on their baseball glory days. Stan Ross (Bernie Mac, left) confronts hotshot baseball rookie T-Rex Pennebaker (Brian White, right) after the game. Stan Ross (Bernie Mac, left) is happy to see old flame "Mo" Simmons (Angela Bassett, right) at his Milwaukee Brewers' press conference View more photos

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Synopsis Milwaukee Brewers player Stan Ross (Bernie Mac) angers his teammates by retiring during a 1995 playoff game after making the 3,000th base hit required to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Nine years later, a clerical error is discovered, invalidating three of the hits and keeping Ross from the ultimate baseball honor. The 47-year-old player convinces the Brewers to let him rejoin the team to make his last three hits, and sheds his selfish nature as he rediscovers his love of the game.
Director
Charles Stone III
Producer
Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum
Screenwriter
Eric Champnella, Keith Mitchell
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 8, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 22, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.8M
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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