Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World

2005

Action / Comedy

2
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 44% · 108 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 28% · 10K ratings
IMDb Rating 5.5/10 10 3519 3.5K

satire simulated reality political satire

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Plot summary

To improve its relations with Muslim countries, the United States government sends comedian Albert Brooks to south Asia to write a report on what makes followers of Islam laugh.

Director

Albert Brooks Photo
Albert Brooks

Top cast

Ismail Bashey Photo
Ismail Bashey as Various
Ajay Mehta Photo
Ajay Mehta as Indian Official
Amy Ryan Photo
Amy Ryan as Emily Brooks
Ahmed Ahmed Photo
Ahmed Ahmed as Escort
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905.09 MB
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English 2.0
PG-13
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23.976 fps
1 hr 38 min
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1.64 GB
1918*1080
English 2.0
PG-13
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23.976 fps
1 hr 38 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Joan Z. 10 / 10

I loved it !!! Hilarious

I loved it !!! Hilarious
Reviewed by dave s 7 / 10

To better understand the Muslim world, Albert Brooks

To better understand the Muslim world, Albert Brooks (playing himself) agrees to participate in a government program to determine what makes the Muslim world laugh, traveling to Pakistan and India to carry out his research. Those who enjoy the dry and droll humor of Brooks will love the sly humor of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World. Those who don't appreciate his humor will probably hate the movie, as evidenced by the primarily negative reviews. It's as simple as that. Based on the title alone, one would expect something a little more outlandish with substantially more cutting satire, but it seems to accomplish what Brooks was probably shooting for – a pleasant diversion filled with subtle humor instead of a barrage of belly laughs.
Reviewed by Mason M 8 / 10

Keep in mind that this very positive review

Keep in mind that this very positive review of this film is coming from an Albert Brooks super fan. I don't think that this film would probably appeal to someone who doesn't like Brooks as much as I do. Even though I had very low expectations for this film due to this rotten tomatoes score, I was actually very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this film. The concept, first of all, is spectacular. And Albert Brooks's writing and directing is as good as ever here. All the characters and their dynamics were enjoyable and interesting. And Brooks's writing is spectacular, it's hilarious and his dialogue (as always) is entertaining, clever, and natural. India makes for a great setting for this film, and Brooks does a great job shooting it, making for beautiful photography and memorable locations. And of course this film isn't nearly as good as Brooks early masterpieces, but Brooks carries over a certain warmth and charm from his past few films that wasn't quite as apparent in his early works. Though Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World may not be Brooks's best film, it's a heavily enjoyable film that's sharply written and warmly made.
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