Review of Religulous (2008) by Khaled M — 11 Jan 2017

Bill Maher + Religions = Provokingly Funny.

This review of Religulous (2008) was written by Khaled M on 11 Jan 2017.

Religulous has generally received positive reviews.

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It does what it says on the tin (make you laugh), well unless if you: - are religious - have no sense of humour- - don't like documentaries…

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By Alastair K (62) on 20 Jan 2015

Bill Maher. He is smug and opinionated. But so was Jesus…

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