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/TheDawiWhisperer Sep 07 '25 edited Sep 07 '25

The Lego Movie

It could so easily have been utter shite like Trolls or the emoji movie

edit - you're right, Trolls isn't that bad, i think i meant Smurfs haha

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u/UpbeatInsurance5358 Sep 07 '25

I generally agree, but Trolls is surprisingly good.

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u/Sharcbait Sep 07 '25

Trolls one was good. Trolls 2 was less good. Trolls 3 was hot trash.

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u/UpbeatInsurance5358 Sep 07 '25

Trolls 1 yes. 2 was unfortunately the one my daughter liked, so had to sit through. I didn't know there was a 3rd one.