Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Alex L — 24 Nov 2007

David Spade definitely lost his touch when Chris Farley died. This is no different.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Alex L on 24 Nov 2007.

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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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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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 Carol H (660) on 20 Jul 2013

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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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