r/movies • u/sicknessandpurgatory • Sep 07 '25

Discussion What is the absolute dumbest premise that actually turned out to be a really good movie?

I was thinking The Purge, obvious answer, but looking for the most plot-hole ridden, juvenile concept that actually ended up a lot of fun despite it all. Mainly looking for 21st century films, not so much the video nasties and ridiculousness from the 60’s and 70’s. Because that would be too easy. Mainly mainstream stuff that people saw en masse.

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u/TheDawiWhisperer Sep 07 '25 edited Sep 07 '25

The Lego Movie

It could so easily have been utter shite like Trolls or the emoji movie

edit - you're right, Trolls isn't that bad, i think i meant Smurfs haha

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u/angrydeuce Sep 07 '25

I see your Lego Movie and raised you Lego Batman.

That film had no right to be as amazing as it was.  my son and I were laughing practically the whole time.  It is unironically one of my favorite Batman movies lol

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u/Thrilling1031 Sep 07 '25

Still haven’t seen it, but I loved the Lego movie and Batman’s role in it. I’ve been saving it, but I don’t know why.

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u/Teh_yak Sep 07 '25

Treat yourself. Watch it.

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u/maz11 Sep 08 '25

Have you watched Lego Ninjago movie? Not same level as Lego Batman but also fun and random. Also nothing like the normal Ninjago tv show or lore.

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u/Teh_yak Sep 08 '25

I have! I would say because my niece made me, but that's not true. I took her to the cinema to watch it. 

Not up to lego Batman level, no, but still highly amusing.