Review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) by Michael O — 15 Jul 2007

Bad humor can be soooo much fun.. second time I saw it was even better!

This review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) was written by Michael O on 15 Jul 2007.

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

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By Michaela B (125) on 23 Jul 2008

Meh. But Albert Brooks is so loveable…

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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 Christa N (25) on 21 Jul 2008

Bits and pieces were funny, but I just don't find Brooks to be a very good comedian so I would say only a fan of his work will enjoy this…

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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 Chad G (296) on 26 Apr 2009

I really wanted to like this since I thought the concept was good and I liked Albert Brooks playing himself…

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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 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 Griffin K (12) on 26 Jul 2009

Sadly, the title was the funniest part of this one. Brooks is usually dependable, but not so here; stick with Defending Your Life or Lost in America…

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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 Jack Mathews (1,044) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 06 Aug 2022

You don't have to be a Muslim, or a humorless person of any persuasion, to find Brooks' performance excruciating…

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