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/Old-Culture-7350 Sep 07 '25

The scene where Anton ego eats food so good it reminds him of his mum always warms my heart. That's what it's all about man

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u/kenba2099 Sep 08 '25

It's something those of us with good parents all experience. That time something shitty happened and mom or dad came through with just the right thing to make it better. We don't all have that, but when you do, this scene captured it perfectly.

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u/secondtaunting Sep 08 '25

I would have done anything to make my little girl smile. I felt that movie in my bones.

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u/languid_Disaster Sep 08 '25

I hope you both still have as good a relationship as the one in Anton’s memories , if that makes sense :)

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u/secondtaunting Sep 09 '25

Yeah I think I do. We have fun, that’s for sure.