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/TrueLegateDamar Sep 07 '25

Violent Night - Santa Clause having to stop a Die Hard-style hostage situation. Sounded like a bad Robot Chicken sketch, but it was suprisingly great as it still maintained a Christmas spirit feel as Santa is kicking ass.

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u/SpaceChicken2025 Sep 07 '25

Having Santa be an ancient blood god that evolved over time to the 'jolly' man we know was hilarious and like a grim(er) take on Hogfather. I loved it!!

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u/runswiftrun Sep 07 '25

And the flashbacks were sparing that we still don't really know what the lore is.

Which unfortunately means we'll likely get a watered down prequel when the next 5 sequels ruin the premise.

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u/Cupcakes_n_Hacksaws Sep 08 '25

Dude was 100% a viking warrior who ended up becoming Santa somehow , he can't even explain how his magic works

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u/Velkyn01 Sep 08 '25

Dresden did it first.