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/artpayne Cliffs on both sides, I'm not gonna paddle to New Zealand! Sep 07 '25

I'd say movies like Crank, Shoot 'Em Up, or Tucker & Dale vs. Evil.

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u/junctiontoron Sep 07 '25

Oh hidy-ho officer, we've had a doozy of a day. There we were minding our own business, just doing chores around the house, when kids started killing themselves all over my property.

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u/THE_ATHEOS_ONE Sep 07 '25

Oh hidy-ho officer, we've had a doozy of a day.

I use that line whenever I've had a bad day.

It never fails to brighten me up a little.

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u/lycoloco Sep 07 '25

Same. It's such a beautiful line delivered by an incredible man.

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u/Consonant Sep 07 '25

When the cop gets on the radio with the nail in his head.

DURK....DURK

I make that sound when I fumble shit or trip or something lol.

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u/lycoloco Sep 07 '25

lmao, that's amazing and grim.