Sometimes it’s all in the phrasing…
Simplicity can be great in many ways, but when it comes to the premise of a movie sometimes simplicity can expose the absurdity behind it all. FilmFad.com counts down the ‘Top 10 Funniest Poorly Explained Film Plots.’
10. The “Twilight” Saga
A teenage girl risks everything when she falls in love with a vampire. – IMDB
9. “A Nightmare On Elm Street”
Several people are hunted by a cruel serial killer who kills his victims in their dreams. While the survivors are trying to find the reason for being chosen, the murderer won’t lose any chance to kill them as soon as they fall asleep. – IMDB
8. The “Harry Potter” Film Series
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. – IMDB
7. “Spider-Man”
When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family. – IMDB
6. “The Dark Knight”
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, the caped crusader must come to terms with one of the greatest psychological tests of his ability to fight injustice. – IMDB
5. “The Human Centipede”
A mad scientist kidnaps and mutilates a trio of tourists in order to reassemble them into a human centipede, created by stitching their mouths to each others’ rectums. – IMDB
4. “The Lord Of The Rings” Film Series
A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle Earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. – IMDB
3. “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory”
Charlie receives a golden ticket to a factory, his sweet tooth wants going into the lushing candy, it turns out there’s an adventure in everything. – IMDB
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2. “The Hunger Games” Film Series
Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister’s place in the Hunger Games, a televised competition in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to fight to the death. – IMDB
1. “Labyrinth”
A 16-year old girl is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King. – IMDB
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My favorite was the Hunger Games one.