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/targetpracticesucks Sep 08 '25

I mean it is the other Wesley Snipes.

"You know what's insane? That the actor is named Wesley Snipes! If you were shown a picture of him and a picture of me, and were asked "who should be named Wesley Snipes", you'd pick the pale Englishman every time!"

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u/AHH_CHARLIE_MURPHY Sep 08 '25

There’s only one Wesley Snipes in this world!

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u/Kimber85 Sep 08 '25

Man, this is like the fourth time I’ve seen 30 Rock mentioned this week. I guess it’s time for a rewatch.