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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 gets his comeuppance after assuming that his Hall of Fame plaque is in the bag. 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 teammates by selfishly quitting the game in the middle of a season, right after getting his 3,000th 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 (ANGELA 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.'"

Trailer: http://www.apple.com/trailers/touchstone/mr_3000

Slate uses the upcoming film as its lede in an article about the pathetic quest for milestones, focusing on Fred McGriff's attempt at 500 HRs.

― jaymc (jaymc), Thursday, 5 August 2004 15:31 (twenty-one years ago)

I'm watching the trailer right now.

I'm irked by the fact that he's wearing a Brewers uniform in 1989 (according to newspaper headlines) that wasn't adopted until 1994.

― jaymc (jaymc), Thursday, 5 August 2004 15:38 (twenty-one years ago)

Also, the premise that he won't get into the Hall of Fame unless he has 3,000 hits (not 2,997) is pretty implausible, if we're to believe that he's as much of a superstar as he seems to be.

― jaymc (jaymc), Thursday, 5 August 2004 15:42 (twenty-one years ago)

Also: The Brewers are playing the Astros in 1989. Huh? And from what I can tell (it's a split second), the Astros uniforms on screen didn't debut until 2000.

― jaymc (jaymc), Thursday, 5 August 2004 15:47 (twenty-one years ago)

Also, the premise that he won't get into the Hall of Fame unless he has 3,000 hits (not 2,997) is pretty implausible, if we're to believe that he's as much of a superstar as he seems to be.

Although come to think of it, he seems like an asshole, which has definitely hurt players' HOF chances. So maybe it does ring true.

― jaymc (jaymc), Thursday, 5 August 2004 15:55 (twenty-one years ago)

Somewhere, meanwhile, Albert Belle ponders what might have been.

― briania (briania), Thursday, 5 August 2004 16:03 (twenty-one years ago)

Also, the Brewers didn't join the NL until '92 right? With no interleague, the Brewers and the Astros would not have played each other in '89.

― boldbury (boldbury), Thursday, 5 August 2004 19:40 (twenty-one years ago)

'98 was the year they switched.

― miloauckerman (miloauckerman), Thursday, 5 August 2004 19:45 (twenty-one years ago)

Dear Sirs:

Thank you for your comments about our movie and its historical accuracy. We realize now that we never should have hired Bob Uecker as our Accuracy Czar; he was drunk most of the time anyway. You are all very right, but it would cost too much to implement the changes you request, and most of the people attending this movie won't give a rat's ass anyway. But we appreciate the feedback.

Sincerely,

― The Producers of "Mr. 3000" (Begs2Differ), Thursday, 5 August 2004 19:49 (twenty-one years ago)

the greatest part about this movie is that chris noth and paul sorvino are in the cast. it's like a very special law & order reunion episode, with tony kornheiser!

― maura (maura), Thursday, 5 August 2004 20:05 (twenty-one years ago)

Chris Noth: the finest actor from UW-Madison since Daniel J. Travanti!

― Begs2Differ (Begs2Differ), Thursday, 5 August 2004 20:13 (twenty-one years ago)

With no interleague, the Brewers and the Astros would not have played each other in '89.

That's what I meant by my "Huh?" upthread.

― jaymc (jaymc), Thursday, 5 August 2004 21:10 (twenty-one years ago)

Uni Watch revisited:

At least there's a shot of a display case of Stan Ross memorabilia that includes an old-time Brewers hat.

― jaymc (jaymc), Thursday, 5 August 2004 21:13 (twenty-one years ago)

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