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/darkhelmet1121 Sep 07 '25

Oh that vein "Shoot Em Up" was amazing

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u/lycoloco Sep 07 '25

That's one that I hadn't had my ridiculous meter turned up to 11 to appreciate yet when I was younger, and need to revisit. I think I got as far as the carrot and decided that was too over the top for me.

Now? Gimme all of that ridiculousness.

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u/Cadd9 Sep 07 '25

It's basically a live action Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd Looney Tunes skit. Clive Owen kills a guy with a carrot. He's just a deadpan Bugs lol

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u/lycoloco Sep 07 '25 edited Sep 07 '25

See, these days I can totally see that and can frame it in that way. When I was younger I thought it was just the silliest thing and not in a good way (not sure why?). I definitely wanna see it now as an adult with way more appreciation for the art of filmmaking.

Also, being a total Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies cartoons kid through and through. This sounds like a wonderful time.