Don't Tell Anyone
Don't Tell Anyone

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Don't Tell Anyone

1998
Movie
103 min
Spanish

Based on the alleged autobiography of gay peruvian talk show host Jaime Bailey. Joaquin, a young man from the high class of Lima, deals with problems concerning his sexual identity as a child, then as a teenager pressured by his macho snobbish father, then as an independent lazy pot-smoking college student, and later as a cocaine addict in Lima and Miami.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: J.F. LawtonGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A shy, insecure man creates a fake persona as a suave womanizer to impress the woman he loves, leading to a web of comedic complications. He navigates his double life, trying to maintain the illusion while his true feelings and identity threaten to be exposed. The film explores themes of identity, deception, and the challenges of genuine connection.

Critical Reception

Don't Tell Anyone received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often being described as a formulaic and uninspired romantic comedy. While some found its premise mildly amusing, the execution was frequently criticized for its predictable plot, weak humor, and underdeveloped characters. It did not achieve significant commercial success or critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on a tired mistaken identity premise.

  • Lacks genuine charm and originality in its romantic comedy elements.

  • The humor often falls flat, failing to create memorable comedic moments.

Google audience: Audience reviews for "Don't Tell Anyone" are scarce, but available comments suggest a general disappointment with its unoriginality and predictable storyline. Viewers found the central premise to be somewhat dated and the comedic attempts to be hit-or-miss, leading to an overall forgettable viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film was initially developed with a different cast and a slightly altered premise before J.F. Lawton took over directing duties and rewrote the script.

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