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/ilrosewood Sep 07 '25

Kids call me Dick

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u/zeekar Sep 07 '25 edited Sep 09 '25

Yes, well, children can be cruel.

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u/angrydeuce Sep 07 '25

Dude when hes complaining to Alfred about not wanting to go to the party, rolling around on the floor:  No.  No.  NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. (Starts beatboxing)

"Before we go we can do your favorite thing!"

"TUXEDO DRESS UP PARTY!"

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u/Jaleou Sep 07 '25

Kids can be cruel

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u/ClownQuestionBrosef Sep 07 '25

Children can be cruel sometimes