Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Zoki G — 21 Jul 2007

This is one of my all time favorite movie.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Zoki G on 21 Jul 2007.

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

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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 N I (24) on 08 May 2011

I watched this but I don't remember what its about…

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By Ryan K (1,614) on 15 Jul 2014

I saw this with a group of friends, it was fun and had memorable lines but it was still kind of dumb. But I don't care…

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By Shane Z (71) on 07 Jul 2013

Dickie Robert's is a pretty enjoyable film at least it tries to be more fun than spades precious films like Joe dirt & lost & found that don't…

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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 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 Sosmooth1982 (471) on 18 Dec 2022

I bought this movie on a whim. It turned out to be one of the best and funniest movies I have ever seen…

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By Zack B (668) on 01 Sep 2010

One of my true guilty pleasures. David Spade, as usual, is crude and hilarious. But this film is also surprisingly touching…

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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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