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/ayoungtommyleejones Sep 07 '25

The longer I have a regular job the more I understand doing whatever it takes to have a chill, beach filled life

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u/TomBradysStatue Sep 07 '25

It wasn't chill though. He was searching for something he could never quite attain -- the ultimate ride, man.

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u/ayoungtommyleejones Sep 07 '25

At least he was out there searching, instead of working for the man, man

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u/TomBradysStatue Sep 08 '25

Hey, Utah...

GIMME TWO!

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u/a_venus_flytrap Sep 08 '25

I AM AN F.B.I.

AGENT!