Review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) by Private U — 11 Apr 2008

Corny and boring, in fact it was retarded.

This review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) was written by Private U on 11 Apr 2008.

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

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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 Jonathan Rosenbaum (1,657) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 31 Jan 2013

Brooks' film is especially welcome now because it frankly admits that most Americans are ignorant about Muslims and have a lot to learn, in…

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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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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 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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By Graham F (60) on 23 Aug 2008

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

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By Mohamed H (80) on 03 Sep 2008

Kept waiting and waiting and waiting for the funny bits which never came…

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