The Hidden Wars of Desert Storm
Metascore
47 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
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  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    75
    Worth viewing by anyone concerned about world events.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Curiel
    75
    Damning.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    60
    It's a conspiracy theory worthy of "The X-Files."
  4. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Dave Kehr
    60
    Emerges as an uncommonly sober, well-researched film of its type.
  5. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Shawn Levy
    58
    No matter your opinion on where we're headed, this film will give you some crucial information about where we've been.
  6. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jack Mathews
    50
    Here’s a double-scoop for conspiracy theorists.
  7. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: J. Hoberman
    50
    Pegged to the 10th anniversary of the Gulf War victory celebration, a fiesta that lasted nearly three times longer than the fighting itself.
  8. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Crust
    50
    Hidden Wars is less dependent on talking heads than "Plan Colombia" and has the advantage of distance from some of the key events.
  9. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Foreman
    25
    This crude, deeply dishonest documentary does no such thing. David Russell's fictional "Three Kings" does a much better job.
  10. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Michael O'Sullivan
    20
    Allegations of governmental double-talk and cover-ups are, unfortunately, boooring.

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