Review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) by Trevor E — 07 Apr 2006

It's Albert Brooks funny...that's all I can say...go rent "Defending Your Life".

This review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) was written by Trevor E on 07 Apr 2006.

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

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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 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 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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By Bill B (2,505) on 21 Dec 2008

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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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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By Timothy J (535) on 23 Dec 2013

Not as bad as the reviews are. It is watchable. It isn't knock down drag out funny. But the characters are interesting enough to keep it going…

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By Mckenzie L (18) on 05 Dec 2008

Terribly boring. I couldn't finish it…

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By Lou Lumenick (2,103) for New York Post (6,650) on 28 Dec 2016

It's a sly, low-key comedy in which he casts himself as a neurotic, self-absorbed curmudgeon…

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By Patrick L (1,193) on 16 Apr 2012

A timely, unique film about Brooks' character as he is given a government assignment to find out what makes Muslims laugh…

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By Deborah Young (235) for Variety (12,700) on 15 Nov 2022

Though it risks political incorrectness every step of the way, film is more a pleasant laugher than a sharp-edged satire…

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