Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Heidi B — 24 Jun 2007

Very Funny. Im not usually a big fan of David Spade but I thought this movie was great.. Very easy to watch. I especially loved the "Devil rabbit" part LOL.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Heidi B on 24 Jun 2007.

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

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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 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 Teryn S (26) on 22 Oct 2011

David Spade isn't one of my favorite actors…

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By Jeffrey T (268) on 21 Apr 2011

Kinda funny at certain times. That's it. I do enjoy David Spade's sarcastic view…

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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 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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By Jake D (621) on 22 Sep 2010

It's funny jsut enough to be passable. The actings not great, but the jokes are pretty good…

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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 Johnny T (1,375) on 01 Mar 2011

Huge pile of poop. I should've known…

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