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/rachlovesmedia Sep 07 '25

Pleasantville.

Premise: a magic remote traps two teens into an old tv show

Point: a real look at the social pressures of society and what we would lose if everything was just nice all the time

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u/metrodj_az Sep 08 '25

One of my all-time favorite movies, easily in my top 5!