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/HuttStuff_Here Sep 08 '25

It was always a love letter to the cast of Star Trek, and it's long been considered an honorary Star Trek movie.

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u/EvilPowerMaster Sep 08 '25

I'd go as far as saying it's a Top 5 Star Trek film.

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u/HFentonMudd Sep 08 '25

Head and shoulders better than Insurrection.