Review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) by Kassy S — 27 Aug 2006

Weird movie, but funny - I wonder how anyone got the idea of doing such a movie :S.

This review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) was written by Kassy S on 27 Aug 2006.

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

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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 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 Paul Chambers (522) for CNNRadio (136) on 12 Mar 2010

Finally seeing this film so many years after I was told it was awful, I can't agree with the people who told me that…

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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 Melissa S (536) on 09 Dec 2008

Despite the talent and prmise it was kindof boring…

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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 Darby R (33) on 08 Oct 2014

While I am a fan of Albert Brooks and he is clearly from the same school as Larry David, I believe Larry David could have done this concept better…

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By Vian S (49) on 25 Feb 2009

I was disappointed in the film. Its not that funny with no ending. But I love Albert Brooks, he is the best…

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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 Justbe R (17) on 05 Feb 2011

It should be much better if the jokes are understood by more people. But I still love the ironic style of Albert Brooks…

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