Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
2005, Comedy, 1h 39m
109 Reviews 10,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Although the premise seems ripe for laughs, Albert Brooks isn't ruthless or clever enough to pull it off. Read critic reviews
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Albert Brooks
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Stuart
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Majeed
Emily Brooks
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Critic Reviews for Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
All Critics (109) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (46) | Rotten (63)
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Looking for Comedy succeeds smashingly both as a comedy and as a savvy deconstruction of comedy.
November 27, 2006 | Rating: A- | Full Review… -
The movie has a perversely unifying effect: Muslims, Christians and Jews may not be able to agree on exactly who the heck Jesus is, but they're fully capable of bonding in boredom.
October 7, 2006 -
I think this thing is just flat and dead.
February 11, 2006 -
An essentially toothless affair, poking fun at American imperialism and its attendant cluelessness while never illuminating much beyond the obvious.
February 11, 2006 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
I like all of Brooks's features, which are brilliantly conceptualized and deftly executed. This one's no exception, and some of the laughs are genuinely cathartic.
February 11, 2006 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
A comedian should never attempt to be a diplomat.
February 11, 2006 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
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Looking for Comedy succeeds smashingly both as a comedy and as a savvy deconstruction of comedy.
November 27, 2006 | Rating: A- | Full Review… -
The movie has a perversely unifying effect: Muslims, Christians and Jews may not be able to agree on exactly who the heck Jesus is, but they're fully capable of bonding in boredom.
October 7, 2006 -
I think this thing is just flat and dead.
February 11, 2006 -
An essentially toothless affair, poking fun at American imperialism and its attendant cluelessness while never illuminating much beyond the obvious.
February 11, 2006 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Albert Brooks chooses to create a patient, intelligent, and gentle comedy.
September 14, 2020 | Rating: 3.0/4.0 | Full Review… -
Finally seeing this film so many years after I was told it was awful, I can't agree with the people who told me that. Perhaps I love Brooks' self-deprecating humor too much. Paul Chambers, CNN.
March 12, 2010 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
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Jul 30, 2008An interesting movie. Quite good.Leo L Super Reviewer
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Sep 13, 2007This might have been funnier had I smoked hashish like the Pakistani's did.Ida K Super Reviewer
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May 11, 2007one of the most interesting flem (mock) documentries ever. It reminds me of a badly written script that was hanging on every limb to be funny. They were smart and used a well known actor/comedian (albert brooks) make the film a little bit better. I dont really know if the whole thing was sarcas of very bad judgement of jokes.Moviestar M Super Reviewer
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May 06, 2007Albert Brooks is one of those actor-writer-directors who definitely hits and misses. Like <i>Lost in America,</i> this movie is mostly a hit. I laughed very hard for periods of time in this pseudo-documentary about Brooks' US government sponsored search to determine, in a 500-page report : ), what constitutes "funny" in India and Pakistan. I loved sequences like the job interview and, especially, Brooks' stand-up performance in India where he redefines impromptu comedy -- and revives one of his very early real-life ventriloquist routines. <p> More than anything in this, I was overjoyed to discover the acting and comedic talents of American-born Sheetal Sheth. She is definitely worth the watch, even if you've been disappointed by some of Brooks' work in years gone by.Lanning : Super Reviewer
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