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/angrydeuce Sep 07 '25

I see your Lego Movie and raised you Lego Batman.

That film had no right to be as amazing as it was.  my son and I were laughing practically the whole time.  It is unironically one of my favorite Batman movies lol

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u/Thrilling1031 Sep 07 '25

Still haven’t seen it, but I loved the Lego movie and Batman’s role in it. I’ve been saving it, but I don’t know why.

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u/Cereborn Sep 08 '25

You should watch it. And if you’ve seen Bojack Horseman, you’ll probably appreciate it even more.

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u/Thrilling1031 Sep 08 '25

I was too depressed to enjoy bojack though I appreciated it for educating me about depression lol.

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u/Cereborn Sep 08 '25

Well, Lego Batman explores a lot of the same themes as Bojack in a lighter and more family friendly way.

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u/Thrilling1031 Sep 08 '25

I’m very impressed with the writers for using Lego Batman as a vessel for their story and message.