Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Miranda P — 30 Mar 2008

Great movie to watch when your sad or obnouxis, Its so funny youll be laughing.(only if you like corny jokes).

This MOvie isnt for people like Mr.serious.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Miranda P on 30 Mar 2008.

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

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By Lucas N (144) on 22 May 2016

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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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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 Lisa Schwarzbaum (1,672) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 07 Nov 2010

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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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