Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Chris O — 27 Mar 2009

It was aight when I saw it but nothing special.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Chris O on 27 Mar 2009.

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 25 Jun 2013

Aside from some choice cameo's from real child stars- this film has nothing going for it…

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By Shai L (202) on 02 Jan 2014

Once again David Spade starts in a family comedy funny enough to keep you entertained and make you laugh throughout the film…

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By Michael Wilmington (1,474) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 06 Jan 2013

The best thing about star and co-writer David Spade's Dickie Roberts, Former Child Star is the end-title sequence, a big, sassy sing-along…

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By Giovanni M (788) on 13 Jul 2013

A hidden gem. Dickie Roberts is schmaltzy and has several flaws, but if you're a Spade fan like I am this is some of his best work…

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By Joe Leydon (915) for Variety (12,700) on 16 May 2017

Offers a largely satisfying mix of broad slapstick, seriocomic sentimentality and mostly amusing satirical thrusts at easy targets…

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By Lucas N (144) on 22 May 2016

While Dickie Roberts isn't too bad, I have to give it such a low score because of just how lazy this movie feels…

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By Joe K (730) on 29 Oct 2010

J'aimais plus ce film quand j'Ã (C)tais plus jeune. Dickie Roberts reste trÃ¨s lÃ (C)ger et conventionnel…

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By David C (2,598) on 04 Aug 2012

This movie is so funny David spade is so dam funny in this movie…

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By Zahran Z (82) on 23 Apr 2012

Spade has found his stride in Dickie Roberts! Great cameos and guest appearnces…

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By Tom G (847) on 14 Jul 2012

Although it had a good ending, at times I couldn't wait for the movie to end…

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