Mr. 3000

Mr. 3000 (2004)

  • 56% of critics liked it
    (110 reviews)

  • 34% of users liked it
    (26,349 ratings)

Directed by Charles Stone III, Mr. 3000 revolves around over-the-hill baseball star Stan Ross (Bernie Mac), who retired after making what he thought was his 3,000th base hit for the Milwaukee Brewers (i.e. the exact amount of hits it takes to qualify for the Hall of Fame). Though he shocked his… More

PG-13, 1 hr. 42 min.
Directed By
Charles Stone III
Written By
Eric Champnella, Keith Mitchell
Genres
Comedy
In Theaters
Sep 17, 2004 Wide
On DVD
Feb 1, 2005
Buena Vista Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

    There are no big surprises, but Mac and director Charles Stone III hit all the right dramatic notes, and Angela Bassett is reliably smart and sexy as Mac's love interest.

  • Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

    This one's out of the park.

  • Carrie Rickey, Houston Chronicle

    One wishes that the screenplay were as accomplished as the actors, but one can't have everything.

  • James Berardinelli, ReelViews

    It's a solid base hit.

  • Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

    An uncompromisingly grown-up comedy that any willing adult can see in any multiplex in the country.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Coxxie M


    "Bernie Mac is perfectly cast in Mr. 3000" thats like saying Paris Hilton was perfectly cast in 'the simple life'

  • Aaron N


    Big Horse Borelli: You know, a lot of people said that Stan only looked out for himself, that he wasn't a team player. But I'm here to tell you, if you get 3000 hits, you don't have to be a team player. If you have a lifetime .314 average, you don't have to be a… More

  • Andrew F


    I really can NOT stand Bernie Mac. He really annoys me. I liked the movie concept, but it just wasn't done right.

  • Curt C


    Interesting premise leads to a disappointingly typical sports comedy.

  • Remi L


    =( RIP Bernie Mac

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