Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Kristy P — 29 Mar 2008

This is a wonderful movie. I love the character growth of Dickie.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Kristy P on 29 Mar 2008.

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

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By Ryan K (1,614) on 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…

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By Shai L (202) on 02 Jan 2014

Once again David Spade starts in a family comedy funny enough to keep you entertained and make you laugh throughout the film…

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By Lisa Michelle A (291) on 07 Mar 2012

This is one of the funniest films i've ever seen! David Spade is so funny as Dickie Roberts…

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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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By Andrew S (3,174) on 25 Jun 2013

Aside from some choice cameo's from real child stars- this film has nothing going for it…

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By Johnny T (1,375) on 01 Mar 2011

Huge pile of poop. I should've known…

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By Lucas N (144) on 22 May 2016

While Dickie Roberts isn't too bad, I have to give it such a low score because of just how lazy this movie feels…

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By Megan Lehmann (257) for New York Post (6,650) on 07 Aug 2014

The majority of Dickie Roberts winds up looking like a tame episode of the Brady Bunch -- spiked with Spade-esque crudity…

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By Joe Leydon (915) for Variety (12,700) on 16 May 2017

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Maintaining a winking distance from his comic persona, Mr…

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