Review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) by Jeff O — 26 Oct 2007

Great idea. Great star. Crappy execution.

This review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) was written by Jeff O on 26 Oct 2007.

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

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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 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 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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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 Melissa S (536) on 09 Dec 2008

Despite the talent and prmise it was kindof boring…

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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 Trent G (615) on 11 Jul 2008

This film creatively merges documentary and comedy, and shows that Brooks is making better films than his only real rival, Woody Allen…

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By Phil Hall (302) for Film Threat (5,156) on 02 Oct 2008

Unfortunately, Brooks errs badly by having his film centered in India…

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By Rob D (372) on 20 May 2009

Better than expected. clever and understated mockumentary…

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By Michaela B (125) on 23 Jul 2008

Meh. But Albert Brooks is so loveable…

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