Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Ben R — 18 Sep 2007

Probably one of my favorite movies of all time... Possibly tied for first...

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Ben R on 18 Sep 2007.

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

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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 Michael R (2,154) on 06 Feb 2016

It's a David spade movie people, what did you expect…

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By Steve Davis (486) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 23 Aug 2015

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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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 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 Joseph H (968) on 09 Apr 2012

Cute movie! I loved it great lines that will stick in your head for centuries and year haha to come…

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By Zahran Z (82) on 23 Apr 2012

Spade has found his stride in Dickie Roberts! Great cameos and guest appearnces…

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By Jeffrey T (268) on 21 Apr 2011

Kinda funny at certain times. That's it. I do enjoy David Spade's sarcastic view…

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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 Ms Amanda J (191) on 20 Feb 2011

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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