Review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) by Melissa M — 06 Jun 2007

This movie has so many classic moments. The kids are great. The song from dance audition part I hear all the time, and I always laugh remembering the movie.

This review of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) was written by Melissa M on 06 Jun 2007.

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

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

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