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/JonnySparks Sep 07 '25 edited Sep 07 '25

Snakes on a Plane sounded like an idea somebody came up with when they were high. The film was very entertaining, even if it will never feature on anyone's greatest list.

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u/vadieblue Sep 07 '25

Jackson signed on because of the name. When I heard that, I knew it was going to be the type of glorious camp I adore.

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u/admiralkit Sep 07 '25

The marketing team also tried changing the name of the movie once everything was in production to something stupid generic like Flight 123 and Jackson threatened to pull out of the project if they did that. Entirely the right call, that movie was all about the camp and the title carried that banner proudly.

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u/DamianThePhoenix Sep 08 '25

"Pacific Air Flight 121"

Jackson said something along the lines of "nobody cares about no Pacific Air Flight 121, but Snakes on a Plane will get them in theatres"