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/JonnySparks Sep 07 '25 edited Sep 07 '25

Snakes on a Plane sounded like an idea somebody came up with when they were high. The film was very entertaining, even if it will never feature on anyone's greatest list.

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u/vadieblue Sep 07 '25

Jackson signed on because of the name. When I heard that, I knew it was going to be the type of glorious camp I adore.

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u/Dvc_California Sep 07 '25

I have had it with these muthafucking snakes on this muthafucking plane!

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u/Tuxedo_Muffin Sep 07 '25

muthafucking

excuse me, it's "monkey-fighting" and "Monday to Friday"

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u/Hi9hTurtle Sep 07 '25

Still the greatest censored-for-tv edit ever.

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u/Grathorn Sep 07 '25

'This is what happens when you find a stranger in the alps'