Review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) by Michael A — 02 Jul 2011

Albert Brooks plays himself in this very funny comedy.

This review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) was written by Michael A on 02 Jul 2011.

Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Rob D (372) on 20 May 2009

Better than expected. clever and understated mockumentary…

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By Conrad M (86) on 29 Jul 2008

Usual this kind of films are suck.But Albert brooks done it very good.very funny…

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By Jamie B (987) on 28 Oct 2008

The idea wasn't necessarily bad, but the movie was…

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By Christa N (25) on 21 Jul 2008

Bits and pieces were funny, but I just don't find Brooks to be a very good comedian so I would say only a fan of his work will enjoy this…

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By Trent G (615) on 11 Jul 2008

This film creatively merges documentary and comedy, and shows that Brooks is making better films than his only real rival, Woody Allen…

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By Lark P (37) on 23 Jul 2009

Albert does it again. A droll comedy and comedy of errors…

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By Liam Lacey (1,725) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 17 Jan 2016

Brooks is always a dry vintage, so the lack of outright laughs is to be expected. But Looking for Comedy is more depressing than funny…

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By Jeremy J (163) on 07 Jul 2010

I'm only giving this three stars because I love Albert Brooks...and Muslims…

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By Michael S (3,461) on 30 Aug 2013

I couldn't even finish it. The acting was flat. I found myself getting angry at whoever the person was who allowed this film to be made…

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By Mark (87) on 16 Aug 2010

I think there was something funny in this movie. I definitely remember **** at one point ... what was it?? Sorry…

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