Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Trish F — 28 Aug 2008

Loved this movie! Came out the day of my 16th birthday!

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Trish F on 28 Aug 2008.

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

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By Russell G (1,053) on 01 Jan 2012

It is not the funniest movie world, but it is not as bad as a lot of the reviews say it is…

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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 Ashley M (744) on 01 Apr 2012

Relatively funny, but proves David Spade can't completely hold his own as a star, and is better when co-starring with others…

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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 Timothy H (303) on 25 Aug 2014

Silly, stupid, and yet oh so adorably cute. The final song was absolutely hilarious…

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By Dammy G (281) on 11 Feb 2013

I don't know why so many people didn't like this movie, I thought it was hilarious. The fact this got such poor reviews is nucken futts…

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By John Dentino (4) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 12 Jun 2015

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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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