Rock the Kasbah
Stranded in Afghanistan, semi-washed up talent manager Richie Lanz (Bill Murray) discovers an apparent diamond in the rough, Salima (Leem Lubany). With the prospect of taking Salima to perform on talent show Afghan Star, dealing with social stigmas and norms in the Middle East might prove to be more than the fast talking Richie can handle. But, having friends in low places, Merci the prostitute (Kate Hudson) and arms dealers Bombay Brian, Nick and Jake (Bruce Willis, Danny McBride, and Scott Caan) might just be the ticket to success. 
Having been elevated to comedic legend status, audiences have come to expect a lot from Bill Murray, sadly, writer Mitch Glazer doesn’t provide the rocket fuel necessary to power Murray in this relatively flat Slumdog miss. Sure there are some chuckles, but the overall impact is a fizzle. Technically otherwise proficient, the film just kind of sits there. Maybe a rental next winter? Rock the Kasbah is rated R.