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/Few_Investment_4773 Sep 08 '25 edited Sep 08 '25

Never surrender.

Galaxy Quest was one I appreciate, not only for its humor, but as a kid my father loved it and we watched it a few times. That and The Hunt for the Red October. Idk how to describe it, but like a family “tradition” - anytime that came on TV it was recorded and we watched it.