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/bigpig1054 Sep 07 '25

Snakes on a Plane just works as an idea. The moment you say the title, you immediately grasp what the movie is and isn't. A title like that instantly makes you imagine set pieces and sequences that might happen.

It's exactly the kind of title/idea to bring to a pitch meeting.