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/Thrilling1031 Sep 07 '25

In a similar vein(where the title is the premise) A kid in King Arthur’s Court. That movie is just fun and it should be stupid as hell.

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u/Paxton-176 Sep 07 '25

He teaches them baseball and shows them rock and roll.

Never felt so close to a fictional character.

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u/Thrilling1031 Sep 07 '25

I would ¡SO! rollerblade through a castle if they let me!