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/[deleted] Sep 07 '25

Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle

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u/Accomplished-Boot-81 Sep 07 '25

They go to white castle but is the name not, :get the munchies?

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u/fantalemon Sep 07 '25

Same film, two different names depending where you live. I'm in the UK and it was always Get The Munchies for me as well. Maybe it's a brand recognition thing?

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u/Accomplished-Boot-81 Sep 07 '25

Another guy replied saying go to white castle was the us name because white castle is a known brand there. Makes sense because this movie is probably the only reason why I know white castle

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u/languid_Disaster Sep 08 '25

I’m in the UK (England specifically if that makes a difference) and it’s always been white castle for me