David Spade,
Mary McCormack,
Jon Lovitz,
Craig Bierko,
Jenna Boyd
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In keeping with his background in television sitcoms, Sam Weisman directs the cameo-filled comedy Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. Dickie Roberts (David Spade) was a child actor on the hit TV show "... read more
Directed by: Sam Weisman
Release Date: September 3, 2003
Keywords:
funny,
david spade,
child stars,
former child,
dickie roberts,
Rob Reiner ,
David Spade ,
Dickie Roberts ,
Former Child Star
DVD Release Date: February 17, 2004
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Stats: 2,051 reviews
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January 11, 2010fb733768972I thought Dickie Roberts was enjoyable! david Spade brings some pretty good talent to the table here!
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August 6, 2009its just the same man-nanny becomes friends with the kids movie but it has David Spade and hes funny
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July 7, 2007fb619846742I turned it off 3/4 of the way through. David Spade was better back in the early 90's.
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July 31, 2006Definately unfunny. Why does it look like David Spade is wearing mascara??? This movie's plot is terrible, and, through the course of the movie, the use every cliche in the book. David Spade should stick to talking llamas.
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January 1, 2012fb9426219It is not the funniest movie world, but it is not as bad as a lot of the reviews say it is. David Spade has moments where his sarcastic and crass attitude work nicely and do get a laugh, but the characters of the family around him do not work very well at all and it feels scripte... read more
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September 9, 2011I saw this with a group of friends, it was fun and had memorable lines but it was still kind of dumb. But I don't care.
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July 10, 2009This movie was so stupid that I couldn't help laughing. I thought it was hilarious. The most memorable part was good old Dickie Roberts dancing with the little girl while she was practicing for her tryout.
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July 3, 2009David Spade is so, so perfect for the part of Dickie. This is Nucking Futts!!!!! OMG So Hilarious! LOL~*
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April 16, 2009A nice feel good comedy with a few awkward moments that make this movie feel as it is geared towards kids.
David Spade is perfect for his role and does a good job. His acting ultimately makes this movie enjoyable and fun.
Critic Reviews
September 27, 2003
Bob Townsend, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
September 9, 2003
Alex Pappademas, Village Voice
You sense Spade is scared of what finding too much of himself in Dickie might mean. Full Review
September 8, 2003
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Ouch! Spade goes sweet and gooey.
September 8, 2003
David Edelstein, Slate
Just a platform for Spade to tell smutty jokes to kids, fall off bicycles, puncture waterbeds, and, oh yes, learn the real meaning of family. Full Review
September 8, 2003
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
This movie is better than Lost and Found and Joe Dirt, but that's like saying a kick in the shins is better than a poke in the eye or a kick to the groin. Full Review
September 6, 2003
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
I often found myself laughing in spite of no one, not even myself. Full Review
September 5, 2003
Claudia Puig, USA Today
The movie may appeal to fans of Spade's trademark smug and blandly disaffected comic style. And his delivery occasionally fits the material. But too many segments are flat and schlocky. Full Review
September 5, 2003
Daphne Gordon, Toronto Star
This film is not the worst Spade has ever made. Remember Joe Dirt? Unfortunately, Dickie Roberts is just another forgettable film in his desperately-seeking -a-feature -film-career oeuvre. Full Review
September 5, 2003
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle
It's a standard joke in screwy teen comedies, but for some reason it seems kind of fresh here. Full Review
September 5, 2003
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star is alert fun as long as it stays on Hollywood and Vine ... once Dickie is transplanted to suburbia, his movie becomes just another bland, heartfelt family-oriented co... Full Review
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