MR 3000
Year: 2004
USA: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Cast: Bernie Mac, Paul Sorvino, Chris Noth, Michael Rispoli, Angela Bassett, Brian J White, Ian Anthony Dale, Evan Jones, Amaury Nolasco, Dondre Whitfield, Earl Billings, Neil Brown Jr, Scott Brooks, Rich Komenich, David Devey, John McConnell, Ric Reitz, Jaqueline C Fleming, Travis Kerber, Phil Ridarelli, J David Ruby, Beth Lacke, Liz Kaschak, Charlie Haugk, Greg Bond, Tom Arnold, Ron Darling Larry King, Tony Kornheiser, John Salley, Stuart Scott, Michael Wilbon, Jay Leno, Chris Rose, Peter Gammons, Bronzell Miller, John D Vodenlich, Andrew Prater, Steve Guden, Bert Beatson, Gerald M Davis Jr, J Anthony Brown, Jeff Stern, Allen Beranek, Bob Still, Larry Palmer, David Furru, James Cranston, John Schwab, Dick Enberg, John G Connolly, Matt DeCaro, Keegan Michael Key, Chris Marrs, Mykel Shannon, Marco St John, Christian Stolte, John Judd, Scott Benjaminson, Larry Larson, Douglas Torres, John O'Neal, Antonino Paone
Director: Charles Stone III
Country: USA
USA: 104 mins
USA Rated: PG-13 for sexual content and language
USA Release Date: 17 September 2004
Synopsis
Funnyman Bernie Mac brings his irreverent comedy to the big screen to star in this hysterical movie about an over-the-hill ballplayer who learns there's more to the game than individual stats and a Hall-of-Fame plaque. Stan Ross (Mac) once loved the game of baseball, playing with passion, energy and every ounce of his natural talent. But somewhere along the way, the fame went to his head. The self-centered star ended his career prematurely, shocking his team mates by selfishly quitting the game in the middle of the season, right after getting his 3000th hit - the unofficial key to baseball's Hall of Fame.
Now, ten years later, three of Mr 3000's hits have been disqualified and the 47 year-old out-of-shape former slugger attempts a comeback - hitting the gym and facing down pitchers half his age - only to find that three hits are a lot harder to come by than they used to be! The media love to hate the bigheaded basher and they're going to delight in ripping him for every strikeout. With only his ex-flame (angel Bassett) believing in him, for once in his life, Stan must either rediscover his passion for the national pastime - or settle for living as "Mr 2997".