Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Papa C — 18 Jan 2008

Very funny movie and one of the best movie songs ever made!

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Papa C on 18 Jan 2008.

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

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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 Stephen Holden (1,707) for The New York Times (9,847) on 24 Dec 2017

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By Jennifer M (1,179) on 30 Apr 2013

Not too bad actually. David Spade becomes annoying after a while but all together not as bad as I thought I would be lol…

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By Joanne Kaufman (79) for Wall Street Journal (3,071) on 12 May 2013

After a smart start, it sinks into sentimental goo that traps even the aggressively snarky Spade…

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By Brian C (2,025) on 07 Feb 2011

There are few sadder experiences than watching David Spade try to be funny on his own…

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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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By Thequietgamer (1,082) on 20 Mar 2012

A good movie in the end do to it's morals it teaches, but not the best comedy, granted it's funny during most parts but some scenes feel unnecessary…

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By Jake D (621) on 22 Sep 2010

It's funny jsut enough to be passable. The actings not great, but the jokes are pretty good…

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