Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Janna P — 01 Oct 2007

Saw it and it had me laughin my ass off, such a funny ass movie. David Spade is da shit. VERY FUNNY, job well done all the cast members.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Janna P on 01 Oct 2007.

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

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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 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 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 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 Connor D (275) on 08 Feb 2012

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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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 Sv G (510) on 28 Feb 2011

Silly but fun and typical David Spade fair…

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By Antonia Quirke (220) for London Evening Standard (2,015) on 20 Dec 2017

Spade doesn't look to have the confidence to flourish in such a mainstream film…

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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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