Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Mikey P — 30 Mar 2007

Great to see all my childhood stars and see what they look like now.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Mikey P on 30 Mar 2007.

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

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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 Zahran Z (82) on 23 Apr 2012

Spade has found his stride in Dickie Roberts! Great cameos and guest appearnces…

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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 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 Duncan K (642) on 24 Apr 2013

David Spade is in a movie where he displays his comedic talent with the great idea of a child star relive the childhood he never had…

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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 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 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 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 Carol H (660) on 20 Jul 2013

Has a lot of heart but not a lot of laughs. Smiles, not laughs…

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