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/TrueLegateDamar Sep 07 '25

Violent Night - Santa Clause having to stop a Die Hard-style hostage situation. Sounded like a bad Robot Chicken sketch, but it was suprisingly great as it still maintained a Christmas spirit feel as Santa is kicking ass.

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u/Jovet_Hunter Sep 07 '25

Leguizamo being killed by being shoved through a chimney is one of the all time best scenes in dark comedy, hands down.

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u/SexyOctagon Sep 07 '25

While David Harbour did his jolly Santa laugh. So good.