Mr. 3000 (2004)

In 1995, arrogant baseball superstar Stan Ross (Bernie Mac) gets his 3000 hits and promptly quits. He builds a business empire based on his persona of Mr 3000. Nine years later, a clerical error is discovered and he's 3 hits short of the milestone. He doesn't get into the Hall of Fame. He has to return to the game with the Brewers but time has passed and he's not the same guy he once was. Maybe he can learn to be better.Bernie Mac has a few funny moments as he tries to get back into shape. There is a little bit of heart as he learns his lessons. The guy needs some humanity at the beginning. The movie is a bit too simple. He needs a secondary story that is more than a second rate love story. The movie also needs to maximize Bernie Mac's edgy brand of comedy. It's not a bad movie. It's just not particularly any good.

I can't believe the rating people have given this movie. It's easily one of the best all around comedies I've ever seen. Bernie Mac is what I call a "real" actor. He engages you from his first appearance on the screen and doesn't let go until the end. You can't say that about many actors. In addition, he's FUNNY! Comedy is all about timing and the ability of the actor to let it all hang out. Bernie does and as a result makes the entire movie better! This movie is about second chances, life and growing old. It's about one of the best, if not "the best", sports in America: Baseball. It's about doing what's right at the end of the day. It's about learning that age old lesson that we're all in this together, so you either play nice and enjoy the ride or get off. The human element of this movie alone earns it a 10/10 - but on top of that is some top notch acting and comedy. Well worth a view. I've watched this movie at least 5 times and love it more every time.

The premise of this movie was pretty good, and Bernie Mac playing a typical character was enough to get me to want to watch it.It didn't disappoint, but it also didn't surprise.Mac came across as pompous but likable, especially as you could see that the events of the movie matured him.As a baseball fan, I usually disdain sports movies where too much reality is suspended. In this age of statistics, it's hard to believe that an error could have occurred but the explanation was reasonable. His comeback at age 47, for a losing club during September call ups, also was not too much of a stretch, nor was the 'publicity' angle.This movie had one HUGE gaffe....why was Dick Enberg the team's announcer when Bob Uecker was such an obvious choice, even if he wasn't "playing" himself? I thought that the 'love interest' plot line was a little contrived. Personally, I think it would have been better in a baseball sense to explore the relationship between he and his former coach turned manager and see him become even more of a mentor to the younger players.Overally though, it was entertaining. More good than bad. I'd put it somewhere between Major League II (better) and Maror League III (worse). About equal to Mr. Baseball with Tom Selleck.If you're already paying for movie channels, worth watching, if not, catch it on regular cable in a years.

This is a great movie. You will enjoy it if you think a bit. It is funny at times; philosophical at times and at times it even manages to build up a little suspense.Bernie Mac has got a great timing. No I am not talking baseball. I am talking ability to be funny. Angela Bassett did a good job in her short role. I liked Paul Sorvino in his micro-mini role.This movie gives us the message, 'success is over-rated'! There are more things in life than that. So if you like baseball, go see it. If you don't, go see it. You may find a different message in it. Suit yourself!