Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Ryan K — 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.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Ryan K on 15 Jul 2014.

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

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By Jennifer M (1,179) on 30 Apr 2013

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By Timothy H (303) on 25 Aug 2014

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By Brian C (2,025) on 07 Feb 2011

There are few sadder experiences than watching David Spade try to be funny on his own…

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

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A film that accurately depicts the difficulties of child stars, and an attempt to be normal afterwoods…

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