Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Cole D — 06 Oct 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 Cole D on 06 Oct 2007.

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

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By Zack B (668) on 01 Sep 2010

One of my true guilty pleasures. David Spade, as usual, is crude and hilarious. But this film is also surprisingly touching…

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

Offers a largely satisfying mix of broad slapstick, seriocomic sentimentality and mostly amusing satirical thrusts at easy targets…

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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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By Timothy H (303) on 25 Aug 2014

Silly, stupid, and yet oh so adorably cute. The final song was absolutely hilarious…

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By Carol H (660) on 20 Jul 2013

Has a lot of heart but not a lot of laughs. Smiles, not laughs…

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By Sean H (887) on 13 Feb 2017

This movie I rated 5 stars for a reason. David spade is vary funny in this movie just because it's PG 13 doesn't mean anything to me…

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By Samuel M (745) on 19 Feb 2011

David Spade can be funny, but he just isn't my cup of tea…

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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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