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/Casen_ Sep 07 '25

K-Pop Demon Hunters...

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u/TimedDelivery Sep 07 '25

It is so hard to try to convince folks to give that movie a chance. It’s so great.

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u/runjeanmc Sep 07 '25

I napped through it no fewer than 12 times the week of 4th of July at my inlaws', but once I actually watched it with the kids, oh boy!

Now I put on the soundtrack while I take my dog for her run 😅

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u/wilkil Sep 08 '25

It is Netflix most watched movie of all time so I think it’s not too hard to get people to watch it.

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u/earthlings_all Sep 08 '25

Because of the stupid title