I did laugh once, right near the end a quick "ha!" and that was it. The attempts at humour throughout really only highlighted the absurdity of war and unfounded hatred, the inanity of propaganda. I felt the subject matter was just too ugly to make into a comedy. It was not the worst movie I have ever seen but it was the emotional ride a movie should be. I am glad I watched it because I had heard so much about it but I would not encourage another person to bother with it.