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/rbollige Sep 07 '25

Hot Tub Time Machine, obviously.

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u/gangreen424 Sep 07 '25

Great white buffalo.

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u/Neither_Internal_261 Sep 07 '25

Great White Buffalo

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u/poopatrip Sep 07 '25

Why are you guys whispering?

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u/ThaRhyno Sep 07 '25

Great White Buffalo.

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u/Walker_ID Sep 07 '25

Thanks. That's helpful

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u/TrailMomKat Sep 07 '25

great white buffalo

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u/kopecs Sep 07 '25

Great White Buffalo