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The Naked Diplomat
Félix, a somewhat clod-hopping young man, finds himself in the Grand Hotel of Little Lagonda, barefooted and in pyjamas. He is soon followed by a hooded, fat and leggy gangster. This is all the more strange as the hotel is under quarantine with the pretext of a plague-epidemic, in order to make it a suitable ground for the negotiations of certain oil-companies.
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Plot Summary
A British diplomat is sent to a fictional, unstable Eastern European country to negotiate a peace treaty. He inadvertently becomes involved in a chaotic series of events, including a communist coup, a kidnapping, and a dangerous mission to rescue a princess.
Critical Reception
While "The Naked Diplomat" (also known as "Two Left Feet") was intended as a lighthearted Cold War comedy, it received a lukewarm reception from critics, who found its humor occasionally dated and its plot convoluted. Audiences were somewhat divided, with some appreciating the slapstick elements and Peter Sellers's performance, while others found it less engaging than typical comedies of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Peter Sellers delivers a reliably funny performance, even amidst a weak script.
The film suffers from a convoluted plot and a lack of consistent comedic pacing.
Humor is hit-or-miss, with some gags landing better than others.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a passable comedy, often citing Peter Sellers as the main draw. Some viewers enjoyed the lighthearted absurdity and spy-genre parody, while others felt the plot was too silly and lacked substance.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Two Left Feet' in the UK and was Sellers's first film after his breakthrough success in 'Dr. Strangelove'.
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