Mr. 3000

Critics Consensus

Bernie Mac demonstrates he can play the game even if the movie's a few innings short of a complete game.

54%

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30%

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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 teammates by quitting in the middle of the game, certain that his Hall of Fame position was in the bag, complications arise when he discovers that three of his hits during his ten-year career had been disqualified. Known as Mr. 3000, the 47-year-old, out-of-shape ball player returns to the game intending to stay only as long as it takes to get the hits he needs, but something unexpected happens along the way -- he rediscovers his love for the game, and begins to serve as a mentor to one of the younger players. Mr. 3000 features Angela Bassett, Paul Sorvino, Michael Rispoli, and Evan Jones in supporting roles.

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Cast

Bernie Mac
as Stan Ross
Angela Bassett
as Mo
Michael Rispoli
as Boca
Brian J. White
as T-Rex
Chris Noth
as Schembri
Paul Sorvino
as Gus Panas
Ian Anthony Dale
as Fukuda
Evan Jones
as Fryman
Amaury Nolasco
as Minadeo
Dondre Whitfield
as Skillett
Earl Billings
as Lenny Koron
Tom Arnold
Ron Darling
Larry King
Tony Kornheiser
John Salley
Stuart Scott
Michael Wilbon
Jay Leno
Chris Rose
Peter Gammons
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Critic Reviews for Mr. 3000

All Critics (112) | Top Critics (40)

  • 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…

    Bruce Diones

    New Yorker
    Top Critic

  • 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…

    Christy Lemire

    Associated Press
    Top Critic

  • A mild and forgettable baseball comedy.

    Mar 21, 2011

    Scott Tobias

    AV Club
    Top Critic

  • 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.

    Mar 21, 2011 | Full Review…

    J. R. Jones

    Chicago Reader
    Top Critic

  • This one's out of the park.

    Aug 14, 2007 | Rating: 3.5/4

    Peter Travers

    Rolling Stone
    Top Critic

  • Deliberately Louisville-slugs its audience over the head.

    Feb 9, 2006 | Full Review…

    Jonathan Crocker

    Time Out
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for Mr. 3000

  • Mar 25, 2013
    Essentially a "Major League" "rethinking" (meaning they blatantly stole the plot), with the story emphasis concentrated mainly on the old timer's personal redemption. That being said, its a pretty good sports movie, Bernie Mac literally astounding as the big cheesy ham in love with himself who learns better. Definitely a keeper with great character performances soundly backing up Bernie's play.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Mar 09, 2013
    As far as baseball comedies are concerned, Mr. 3000 is nothing compared to the likes of Major League or The Sandlot but is nonetheless a worthwhile film to watch due to good on-screen presence by lead actor Bernie Mac. The comedy is good here, but at times there are parts where the comedy could have been improved upon. The film manages to overcome its flaws by its good story and well balanced cast that just light up the screen. Now this isn't a perfect comedy, but it is definitely better than many other films in the genre, and it is better than the Benchwarmers and the Sandlot sequels. Bernie Mac is good here and is perfect for the role that he plays. The film has a good mix of comedy into its plot, but like I've said, some parts it lacks a bit and there was room for improvement. The film is worth seeing if you love the sport or a well acted comedy with heart. The film is entertaining from start to finish due to its plot and effective cast. If you want mindless entertainment, this is a perfect film to watch. Although the comedy is at times slow, Bernie Mac is fun to watch and he is perfect in his performance. If the film would have been rewritten and the jokes would have been reworked slightly, then this would truly have been a memorable comedy. As it stands, it's a good comedy, but one that had the potential of being a much better film. But Mr. 3000 is not a bad film, and it is quite good and is quite frankly underrated. Give it a shot; you might enjoy it for what it's worth.
    Alex r Super Reviewer
  • Aug 04, 2009
    "Bernie Mac is perfectly cast in Mr. 3000" thats like saying Paris Hilton was perfectly cast in 'the simple life'
    Coxxie M Super Reviewer
  • Jun 06, 2007
    Bernie Mac was one of my favorite comedians, but I have to admit that I wasn't expecting much out of this film. Mac played Stan Ross, one of the best baseball players to ever step foot on the field in Milwaukee. He retired right after he got his 3000th hit, something that is very difficult to do in the Majors. After his career, Mr. 3000 became his personal moniker, as he launched a number of businesses under the Mr. 3000 name. Ross is even being considered for the Hall of Fame, when a review of his statistics finds an error. As it turns out, three of his hits had been counted twice, and now to maintain his Mr. 3000 persona, Ross must return to the game, at age 47, to try and get three more hits. While this was supposed to be a comedy, the part I really enjoyed was seeing how this superstar, who had everything handed to him, his whole life, struggled to do the simplest of things. The other players hazed him, the younger players resented him, and he had to somehow rectify this with his massive ego. As for Mac, he was outstanding! The man was truly unique and I feel as though he never got the chance to reach his real potential. Films like Mr. 3000 were fun and definitely enjoyable for the audience, but they weren't the kind of award winning, career defining roles that he was really capable of. This film is full of laughs and the sports action wasn't bad either, to say the least, I was fairly impressed and I think you will be too.
    Todd S Super Reviewer
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