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Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World the American government orders Brooks to leave the country and return to America. It is later said that the tension between Pakistan and India is resolved after they learn that everything was Brooks' fault. It is also revealed that Maya sent what was written of the report to Washington, but it received no recognition. The film received mixed reviews from critics. According to Rotten Tomatoes, it received 42% positive reviews. It opened in limited release (in only 161 theatres). Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World is a 2005 film starring and directed