Meksikakan diplomatner: A strange little comedy of errors

Is it worth the watch?

If you have a soft spot for black-and-white comedies where the stakes are low and the misunderstandings are high, you’ll probably find something to like here. It’s definitely not for everyone, especially if you get annoyed by predictable slapstick. People who prefer modern, fast-paced pacing might find it a bit dusty.

The premise is simple: two tramps, Khachan and Aram, are plucked from obscurity to play diplomats. It’s the kind of setup that feels like it could have come straight out of Cupid's Hold-Up in terms of its reliance on absurdity.

The vibe is... inconsistent

There is a scene near the middle where the two leads are just trying to navigate a fancy dinner, and the background extras look like they’re struggling to keep a straight face. It’s charming, honestly. You can tell they aren't actors; they're just folks standing around in suits that don't fit quite right.

Hrachia Nersisyan does a lot of heavy lifting here. He has this way of blinking when he’s confused that makes you wonder if he actually forgot his lines or if he’s just *that* good at playing a guy completely out of his depth. It works, somehow.

• The pacing is a bit like a bicycle with a flat tire.
• The dialogue is sharp when it wants to be, then totally falls off a cliff.
• I’m still not sure why they chose to focus so much on the Prime Minister’s office decor.

It’s nowhere near the polished absurdity of The French Doll. It feels more grounded in a specific, slightly grimy reality. The transition between scenes feels like it was cut with a pair of rusty scissors, which gives it a weird, jagged rhythm that I actually kind of liked. 🤷‍♂️

At times, the movie feels like it’s trying to be a serious political satire, and then it suddenly remembers it’s supposed to be funny and throws in a pratfall. It’s a bit jarring. You’ll be watching a scene that seems to matter for the plot, and then, *poof*, they’re chasing a goat or something.

The whole thing feels like a relic. It reminds me a bit of the frantic energy in The Fly Ball, where the chaos is the point, not the story. If you’re bored on a Tuesday, go for it. If you’re looking for a masterpiece, look elsewhere.