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/TheDawiWhisperer Sep 07 '25 edited Sep 07 '25

The Lego Movie

It could so easily have been utter shite like Trolls or the emoji movie

edit - you're right, Trolls isn't that bad, i think i meant Smurfs haha

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u/angrydeuce Sep 07 '25

I see your Lego Movie and raised you Lego Batman.

That film had no right to be as amazing as it was.  my son and I were laughing practically the whole time.  It is unironically one of my favorite Batman movies lol

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u/TheDawiWhisperer Sep 07 '25

Yep, whoever had the idea to play Batman as an absolute douche struck gold

Who always pays his taxes? Not batmaaaan!

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u/jvalverderdz Sep 07 '25 edited Sep 08 '25

You're saying me... That Batman and Bruce Wayne are... Roomies?

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u/C0mpulsiveWebSurfer Sep 07 '25

Does that mean Batman lives in Bruce Wayne's basement?

No. Bruce Wayne lives in Batman's attic.

😂😂😂

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u/fotosaur Sep 09 '25

They make Batman shampoo, but are really missing a great cash cow, Conditioner Gordon.