Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Victoria S — 16 Jul 2007

One of the best and funniest movies ive ever seen.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Victoria S on 16 Jul 2007.

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

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By Megan Lehmann (257) for New York Post (6,650) on 07 Aug 2014

The majority of Dickie Roberts winds up looking like a tame episode of the Brady Bunch -- spiked with Spade-esque crudity…

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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 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 Ms Amanda J (191) on 20 Feb 2011

I saw this movie a very long time ago but I can remember laughing mainly about all the child-stars from the 80's making their appearance…

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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 Christopher M (1,030) on 02 Jan 2011

I do like David Spade but this comedy was terrible…

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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 Antonia Quirke (220) for London Evening Standard (2,015) on 20 Dec 2017

Spade doesn't look to have the confidence to flourish in such a mainstream film…

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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 Joseph H (968) on 09 Apr 2012

Cute movie! I loved it great lines that will stick in your head for centuries and year haha to come…

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