Don't Tell Father

A wealthy and controlling matriarch, discovering her son plans to marry a woman she deems unsuitable, goes to extreme lengths to sabotage the wedding. She employs a series of increasingly absurd schemes and hires private investigators, all while trying to maintain her facade of propriety. Her efforts escalate as she faces unexpected resistance and attempts to reconcile her desire for control with her son's happiness.

Don't Tell Father received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often found its humor predictable and its plot convoluted. While Mary Tyler Moore's performance was sometimes highlighted, many reviewers felt the film failed to capitalize on its premise, leading to a somewhat disappointing family comedy.

• The film relies on tired comedic tropes and predictable outcomes.

• Mary Tyler Moore delivers a performance that, while capable, is hampered by the material.

• The plot struggles to maintain coherence and often feels forced.

Google audience: Audience reception for Don't Tell Father is largely unavailable or unremarkable, with no strong consensus indicating significant positive or negative trends.

Director Bob Clark is also famous for directing the Christmas classic 'A Christmas Story' and the horror film 'Black Christmas'.