Review of The Dirk Diggler Story (1988) by Dave H — 07 Nov 2008

It's better than the Marky Mark version.

This review of The Dirk Diggler Story (1988) was written by Dave H on 07 Nov 2008.

The Dirk Diggler Story has generally received mixed reviews.

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A very interesting look at PT Anderson's early filmmaking days. Only for true PT Anderson fans though…

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Not to judge the film too harshly, as this is the first work of Paul Thomas Anderson before he had access to the tools he does today…

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While it's admirable and certainly ambitious, what PTA goes on to do in Boogie Nights is far more worth one's time. It's a…

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By Harrison W (167) on 16 Sep 2015

Only of interest because it precedes the great film Boogie Nights in the Paul Thomas Anderson oeuvre, otherwise it's not really worth watching…

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By Jack K (247) on 27 Sep 2008

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By Eitan F (45) on 04 Feb 2009

Mostly fascinating just to see Robert Ridgely (who later played The Colonel in Boogie Nights) in the Jack Horner role…

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