Review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) by Ryan K — 27 Oct 2006

Would have been better with Larry David. This movie was awful. It went nowhere.

This review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) was written by Ryan K on 27 Oct 2006.

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

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By Mckenzie L (18) on 05 Dec 2008

Terribly boring. I couldn't finish 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 Deborah Young (235) for Variety (12,700) on 15 Nov 2022

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By Rob D (372) on 20 May 2009

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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 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 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 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 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 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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