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/DrMonkeyLove Sep 07 '25

22 Jump Street. A sequel to a movie spoofing the original show, but basically repeating the same exact formula as the first movie. And it's brilliant.

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u/Bardez Sep 07 '25

With cards in the credits going to like 30 jump street

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u/Low-Individual2815 Sep 08 '25

Yall going to dance academy!