Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Zachary F — 04 Mar 2009

The best part is the end with a chorus of former child stars I thought it was funny cuz I LOVE child stars.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Zachary F on 04 Mar 2009.

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

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