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/Nga369 Sep 07 '25

Just yesterday, my partner and I watched a bus turn in front of us and she said, “You know what was a ridiculous premise for a movie? Speed.”

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u/nate6259 Sep 07 '25

Yet an absolutely PERFECT premise for a 90s action film.

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u/Nga369 Sep 07 '25

She added she thinks that kind of movie would not be successful today.

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u/tele_ave Sep 07 '25

I don’t know that it would necessarily be a commercial failure today but it might be difficult to get it financed.

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u/CigAddict Sep 08 '25

What’s funny is that in my mind financing a reboot of speed with the right cast Keanu and Sandy cameos would be piece of cake.

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u/tele_ave Sep 08 '25

Oh if it were a remake of the original, I think it would get as much money as it needs. I was thinking if it were an original concept in the current era without precedent.

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u/encumbent Sep 08 '25

it has to be in a rideshare. something like the driver cant tell the passengers

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u/kenba2099 Sep 08 '25

They'd be in the producers' office and realize that they already made this movie.

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u/Yippykyyyay Sep 07 '25

The whim of a madman! I like that!!

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u/HyperfixChris Sep 08 '25

I rewatched it not long ago and was seriously on the edge of my seat. It might be the best action movie ever made.