Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Claire M — 06 Jul 2008

One of the best, cried watchin it, really sad movie.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Claire M on 06 Jul 2008.

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

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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 Russell G (1,053) on 01 Jan 2012

It is not the funniest movie world, but it is not as bad as a lot of the reviews say it is…

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By Harry W (1,900) on 09 May 2012

A film that accurately depicts the difficulties of child stars, and an attempt to be normal afterwoods…

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By Connor D (275) on 08 Feb 2012

David Spade can be funny, but he just isn't my cup of tea…

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By Dammy G (281) on 11 Feb 2013

I don't know why so many people didn't like this movie, I thought it was hilarious. The fact this got such poor reviews is nucken futts…

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By Timothy H (303) on 25 Aug 2014

Silly, stupid, and yet oh so adorably cute. The final song was absolutely hilarious…

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By Ashley M (744) on 01 Apr 2012

Relatively funny, but proves David Spade can't completely hold his own as a star, and is better when co-starring with others…

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By Joanne Kaufman (79) for Wall Street Journal (3,071) on 12 May 2013

After a smart start, it sinks into sentimental goo that traps even the aggressively snarky Spade…

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By Teryn S (26) on 22 Oct 2011

David Spade isn't one of my favorite actors…

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By John Dentino (4) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 12 Jun 2015

Occasionally funny, cameo-speckled marshmallow…

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