joelramsey-89706
I've always loved Hollywood spoofs and this movie does not disappoint. There are some great lines in this one. Dick is irreverent, narcissistic and funnier n hell (a lot like our most prominent politician except for the funnier n hell part). Take a break from life, grab a bottle of Jimbo and check this out.
Chris Dickerson
Bobby Ray Shafer has made a very funny, very entertaining movie here with "They Want Dick Dickster." Clearly leaning on his experiences in Hollywood, Shafer also relies strongly on the exploits of legendary Hollywood actors and directors to create a witty mockumentary about movie-making.Shafer shows he's not just a talented actor, but he also is a sharp writer has a keen eye for producing.The supporting cast also do a good job of making the movie a fun time. Jan Broberg in particular was fun to watch.This one is worth your time, for sure.
patientj
Upfront, I'll admit that I don't often watch comedies. Even so, I'm certain that I had a stupid grin on my face during most of this movie's running time. I feel it has the potential to become a cult favorite, and hope it receives some well-deserved success for those involved.Dick Dickster is not an easy man to root for, but it's hard not to like him! He's his own worst enemy; not that the seedy Hollywood underbelly offers many favors. Bobby Ray Shafer delivers a Quaid-esque performance in the titular role! The character is at once larger than life, and bigger than his britches.When his shady cohorts aren't besting him, Dickster's struggle with the bottle surely gets the better of him. His antics open the door for many colorful, eccentric moments, and the casting for those who have to contend with him was on the nose. Tim Abell was particularly memorable as a heavy, and lovely Jan Broberg proved to be a great foil! I was also impressed by Tim Russ' performance...and voice. It seemed to me that this was a labor of love effort that brought out the best in all involved, which added to my enjoyment.I viewed this as a send-up of some of the dark comedies of yesteryear, with a modernized spin. The documentary-style BTS adventure offers the sort of insight that movie lovers hope only happens in the movies! Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, a plethora of colorful characters, and some well-delivered twists to elevate the script and humor. A batch of cameos lends a particular sort of Hollywood street cred, as well as some of the best anecdotes about the "artist" known as Dick Dickster.Well done, Mister Shafer! Not only have you delivered a showpiece for your talents, you've also established a universe filled with potential sequels and movie-within-a-movie antics!
randytinak
"They want Dick Dickster" is an irreverent spoof of the movie industry. Bobby Ray Shafer has created a hilarious script that is filled with his dark sense of humor. The film deals at least partially with the seedier side of the film industry, and does so with very little nudity and only slapstick violence, but plenty of purple language, so prepared for that. The film is done with "Blair Witch Project" style photography, which gives it a sense of realism. It also includes "interview" clips of various characters, all discussing why they want Dick Dickster. This appears to have been done to give the film a documentary look, and this was successful.From the characters' names to the spoof of splatter films, Bobby Ray Shafer and company have succeeded in creating another film that's destined to become a cult favorite, like Shafer's earlier "Psycho Cop" series. Shafer is a great actor with a black sense of humor and I found the whole thing to be sidesplittingly funny. I had belly laughs through the entire film, the first of which came even before the opening credits. I can't wait for the sequel!