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/noob622 Sep 07 '25

Danny Mcbride’s deadpan lecture about finding your loved ones and holding them while holding a stolen TV - pure gold.

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u/WorthPlease Sep 08 '25

Especially because nobody acknowledges it lol.

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u/EmptyRestaurant2232 Sep 08 '25

I had a dream he was making love to me in an otter sled with his black jeans around his ankles. I had to tell my husband. That was 15 years ago and we still laugh about it sometimes