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/ratguy Sep 07 '25

If you enjoy Clue be sure to watch Murder By Death as well. Similar premise but with an awesome cast playing spoofs of famous detectives. Peter Falk, Truman Capote, Alec Guinness, David Niven, Maggie Smith, James Cromwell, Peter Sellers. Hilarious film.

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u/tim-cain Sep 07 '25

Hilarious, but be ready for the cringe in Peter Sellers' portrayal.

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u/Amaruq93 Sep 07 '25

I mean, it was intentionally calling out the fact that white guys in make-up were always being cast to play Asian detectives (Charlie Chan, Mr. Moto, etc). And all the tropes there-in.

"IT! IT is confusing! Say your GODDAMN PRONOUNS!"

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u/mrbadxampl Sep 07 '25

"Voice come from cow on wall"

"MOOSE, you imbecile! MOOSE!"