Max is the Mexican leader who wants to take over the Alamo, Kim Jung wants the world, buy it's happy with N Korea. Both leaders have their own funny stink, But Viva Max is more retro funny and is classic in its own way.
shareI don't really see any similarity at all. Viva Max is about a minor Mexican military officer who wants to prove himself with a symbolic gesture. He's the hero of the picture, the protagonist, a very sympathetic (if at times ridiculous) figure. The bigoted militia people who try to kill him at the end are the bad guys.
I'd say it's the better film, but I haven't seen The Interview. And I probably won't for a good long while. Been a hell of a long time since I saw Viva Max--which personally, I don't think most Mexican Americans would find offensive. But maybe best ask them.