Don't Ask Don't Tell
  • Release Date: Sep 20, 2002
Metascore
33 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
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  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    50
    This sci-fi spoof is desperately bidding for cult-classic status. It falls far short of that goal, but with so many jokes flying wildly around, it does hit its targets every once in a while.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    25
    In execution, this clever idea is far less funny than the original, "Killers From Space," which was directed by W. Lee Wilder, the vastly less talented brother of the great Billy.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Dave Kehr
    50
    Finds a few chuckles.
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    40
    Hauser and Miles go for broke, lobbing their every comic idea at the screen. Some work better than others, and overall tomfoolery like this is a matter of taste.
  5. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Laura Sinagra
    20
    The would-be cult classic Don't Ask Don't Tell may be a "refried film," but that's no excuse for stale jokes.

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  1. JayH.
    4
    A fun concept that doesn't quite work. It does have some amusing moments but too many of the gags just miss the mark. Similar to Woody Allen's earlier What's Up Tiger Lily, but not nearly as successful.… Full Review »