Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Craig P — 28 Apr 2008

It's not that bad. It has some heart and charm.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Craig P on 28 Apr 2008.

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

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The best bit, however, is not even in the movie, but in the film’s end credits: an expletive-filled parody of We Are the World in which…

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By Raji K (655) on 20 Apr 2011

This movie has a decent and funny like premise, but for the most part is poorly executed and simply lacking laughs…

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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 N I (24) on 08 May 2011

I watched this but I don't remember what its about…

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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 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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