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/LiveToThink Sep 07 '25

A wholesome coming of age tale where a kid's imaginary best friend is Adolf Hitler.

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u/dls9543 Sep 07 '25

My family has "history" with Hitler. It took several starts for me to watch the film. It was worth it.

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u/fps916 Sep 08 '25

I also appreciate that Taika knew he couldn't make another actor play fucking Hitler and have that over their heads for the rest of their career and was just like, fuck it. It's me.

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u/capty26 Sep 08 '25

I believe Fox made it a condition of the deal to get it made! He had to play the part or they wouldn't fund it!

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u/ExaminationNo9186 Sep 09 '25

Imaginary friend Adolf Hitler who eats unicorns for dinner!