Mr. 3000

This goofy comedy may not have BULL DURHAM's (1988) sexy love triangle, but it combines elements of romance, friendship, humor and love of the game — baseball, that is — into a modestly pleasing ballpark experience. Original King of Comedy Bernie Mac stars as Stan Ross, the Milwaukee Brewers' King of Swing. In his prime he was a red-hot batter, one of the few players to have 3000 career hits. But he was also a selfish prima donna who refused to be a team player, was rude to fans and reporters alike and retired from the field the day he made his landmark hit, without a second thought for team's ongoing pennant race. Nine years later, the enterprising Ross ha...