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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Charles Stone III |
| Stars: |
Angela Bassett |
| Actors: |
Michael Rispoli |
| Genre: |
Comedies |
| Subgenre: |
Training · Sports |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
DVD: Widescreen |
| UPC: |
786936242829 |
| Release Date: |
2004 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 44min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD: Full Frame, 1hr 44min
Release Company: Buena Vista Home Entertainment (February 01, 2005)
UPC: 786936242812 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 1hr 44min
Release Company: Buena Vista Home Entertainment (February 01, 2005)
UPC: 786936242973 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
Eric Champnella |
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Professional Reviews
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(09/17/2004, p.E12, Kevin Thomas): "Be assured that he is very funny as an egotistical vintage baseball star attempting a comeback. But he also shows some range and resonance..." |
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| Details: |
Comedian Bernie Mac gets his first starring vehicle in this foulmouthed baseball comedy. He plays Milwaukee Brewer Stan Ross, a self-centered heavy hitter who retires from the game after 3,000 hits, expecting an automatic entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The complication is that when Hall of Fame officials finally--after nine long years--re-do his tally for official consideration, they realize three of his hits where counted twice, so he's only "Mr. 2,997." As his whole life's been revolving around the 3,000 mark, Stan has no choice but to sign up with the Brewers yet again, even though he's now 47 and has not exactly been exercising during his retirement. What could have been just another feel-good sports film--with Stan learning the value of friendship and working together as he gets a second chance at being a team-player--is turned into a laconic, dryly amusing film thanks to Mac's vast array of comic tics, tricks, and perfect comedic timing. Angela Bassett is the smart sports reporter who was on... |
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