Aging baseball star who goes by the nickname, Mr. 3000, finds out many years after retirement that he didn't quite reach 3,000 hits. Now at age 47 he's back to try and reach that goal.Aging baseball star who goes by the nickname, Mr. 3000, finds out many years after retirement that he didn't quite reach 3,000 hits. Now at age 47 he's back to try and reach that goal.Aging baseball star who goes by the nickname, Mr. 3000, finds out many years after retirement that he didn't quite reach 3,000 hits. Now at age 47 he's back to try and reach that goal.
- Awards
- 1 win & 5 nominations
- T-Rex
- (as Brian J. White)
- Skillett
- (as Dondre Whitfield)
- Eddie Richling
- (as Scott Brooks)
- Young Woman
- (as Jaqueline C. Fleming)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe film drew record crowds to Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Scenes were often shot between innings.
- GoofsIn 1995, when Stan gets his 3,000th hit, the pitcher wears a Rawlings "Pro Preferred" glove, which wasn't available then.
- Quotes
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 good guy. If you lead the league in batting for three years, you can be the biggest jerk in the world!
- Crazy creditsAt the end of the credits there is a short clip of the Brewer's No. 4 hot dog dancing.
- ConnectionsFeatures Baseball Bugs (1946)
- SoundtracksHearst a Package
Written by Frank Garl, Christian Garl, Danny Pelfrey
Courtesy of Garl Communications, Inc.
Bernie Mac has this charm about him that even when playing a world class arrogant jerk, he is still likable. That is amazing. However, in the evolution of the story by Champnella, Mitchell, and Gould, Stan's (Mac's) introspection of the man he was in his youth is effective and at times poignant. Mac as Stan is smart and gradually sees the impact of selfishness on his teammates in the past and present, and with his old flame Mo (a wonderful and gorgeous Angela Bassett). He sees much of his young self in superstar hitter T-Rex (a commanding Brian J. White). Consequently Stan gives T-Rex a wake up call. T-Rex could end up being a lone jerk like Stan, or he could really make a profound difference by being a leader, and inspire his teammates. This is one of the great touches of the "Mr. 3000". Another great touch is Michael Rispoli as Stan's one loyal friend, Boca, who finally points out to Stan that he loves him, because he can always count on Stan to do what is right for Stan, regardless of anyone else. At the heart of the movie is the amazing Angela Bassett as Mo. She knows that Stan is a jerk and she still loves him. She also is sad and angry that Stan doesn't just grow up, knock it off, and be the great man that he deserves to be.
The end really took me by surprise-- I did not expect it. Without giving anything away, everything works out sometimes in the most unsuspecting ways.
Bernie Mac is wonderful here. "Mr. 3000" is that cool fantasy movie where one gets to atone and correct for being young and stupid. And I guess we all continue to do this is some way or fashion. "Mr. 3000" also does this with a sense of humor. This is a great thing.
- jon.h.ochiai
- Oct 10, 2004
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Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $21,811,187
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,679,028
- Sep 19, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $21,839,377
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1