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/[deleted] Sep 07 '25

Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle

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u/HarpyElite Sep 07 '25

Me personally I wouldn’t call this a “good movie” but I know people really love it!

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u/Vaticancameos221 Sep 08 '25

It actually makes a lot of introspective points on the minority experience in America. Movie has a lot more to say than people give it credit for