Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Marlee L — 08 Feb 2008

David Spade made this so fun. Just don't expect a nail biter.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Marlee L on 08 Feb 2008.

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

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By Lisa Schwarzbaum (1,672) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 07 Nov 2010

The number of levels on which these pros trade on their diminished reputations makes the movie an inside joke rather than a funny one…

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By Thequietgamer (1,082) on 20 Mar 2012

A good movie in the end do to it's morals it teaches, but not the best comedy, granted it's funny during most parts but some scenes feel unnecessary…

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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 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 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 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 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 R (2,154) on 06 Feb 2016

It's a David spade movie people, what did you expect…

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By Lisa Michelle A (291) on 07 Mar 2012

This is one of the funniest films i've ever seen! David Spade is so funny as Dickie Roberts…

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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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