Review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) by Mckenzie L — 05 Dec 2008

Terribly boring. I couldn't finish it.

This review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) was written by Mckenzie L on 05 Dec 2008.

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

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By Chad G (296) on 26 Apr 2009

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By Dana Stevens (1,435) for The New York Times (9,847) on 15 Oct 2016

Front-loaded with inspired gags, and the first half-hour is both sneakily and explosively funny, raising expectations that are never quite met…

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By Thomas A (568) on 25 Mar 2012

Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World might sound like an funny interesting concept, but I've actually never seen anything dryer than this…

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By Jeff V (154) on 17 Jun 2011

Typical Albert Brooks. Mildly amusing in irony rather than laugh-out-loud. I wish it delivered on its title but it never comes close…

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By Seth L (233) on 16 Dec 2008

The premise of the movie is funnier that the actual movie. There were moments of funny stuff but overall, it's not incredible. I was hoping for more…

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By Graham F (60) on 23 Aug 2008

Huge disappointment. Little bits of laughter, but not worth it…

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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 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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