Review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) by James M — 22 Jul 2007

Expected more comedy and more satire. Could've been alot more smarter.

This review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) was written by James M on 22 Jul 2007.

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

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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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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 Ken Fox (1,094) for TV Guide Magazine (2,375) on 28 Mar 2013

However deep the divide currently separating the Middle East from the West appears to be, there's at least one thing we can all agree on: Albert…

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By Steve H (1,232) on 05 Nov 2008

Although the premise seems ripe for laughs, Albert Brooks isn't ruthless or clever enough to pull it off. It also seems half-finished…

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By Fernando F. Croce (840) for CinePassion (694) on 29 Aug 2009

If there were any justice, the garlands now given to Woody Allen for Match Point would be handed over to Brooks…

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By Brian P (1,844) on 30 Nov 2008

Not one of Albert Brooks best movie but it still has enough good parts to at least check it out…

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Not the documentary I was expecting. Had never heard of Albert Brooks--was the joke supposed to be that he's really not that funny even for Americans…

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