Review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) by Graham F — 23 Aug 2008

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

This review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) was written by Graham F on 23 Aug 2008.

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

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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 Maurice B (38) on 28 Jun 2011

This movie explores why the same act of show business can truly excite some people and truly bore other people…

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By Rob D (372) on 20 May 2009

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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 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 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 Dee D (52) on 22 Feb 2014

Dont worry fo those in India and Pakistan.. he's not funny here in the US either…

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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 Ana M (421) on 13 Sep 2008

[CENTER]The basic idea for the movie could give way to a very entertaining comedy…

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