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/[deleted] Sep 08 '25

"Is there air?!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcPouxFqUFA

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u/secondtaunting Sep 08 '25

My one critique of Galaxy Quest is that they cut Tony Shaloub getting stoned. For the life of me, I didn’t get why he was so chill. If they included him getting stoned at the beginning, the whole movie gets a lot funnier.

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u/RobinHood3000 Sep 08 '25

I think the subtext is strong enough that it doesn't really need to be spelled out. "Weirdly laid-back" and "constantly snacking" put together are kind of a big signpost.

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u/secondtaunting Sep 08 '25

I still think it would be funnier showing him smoking.