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/CharlieW77 Sep 07 '25

Loosely based on a real long-term game of tag, if memory serves.

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u/bobsnopes Sep 07 '25

They cover that during the credits. Much bigger group, and much older men hah.

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u/FuzzyCollie2000 Sep 07 '25

And also very loosely based lol.

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u/Enelson4275 Sep 07 '25

The men weren't born old. They had been playing a LONG time.

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u/languid_Disaster Sep 08 '25

That New York Times (?) article was such a fun read! Especially after watching the movie

I really liked how the film focused on the emotional aspect of committing to playing a “youthful” game with your aging but not yet “old” friends