‘Bottoms’ Scores a Touchdown at Domestic Box Office as the Queer Comedy Arrives on Digital

‘Bottoms’ Scores a Touchdown at Domestic Box Office as the Queer Comedy Arrives on Digital

In the world of cinema where action-packed epics and big-budget blockbusters often reign supreme, it’s quite a refreshing surprise to see a quirky indie comedy like “Bottoms” making waves at the box office. Directed by the talented Emma Seligman, known for her work in “Shiva Baby,” and starring the dynamic duo of Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri, who previously teamed up in the comedy series “Ayo and Rachel Are Single,” this movie takes us on a wild high school journey.

“Bottoms” unfolds the high school escapades of two resilient queer girls, PJ (played by Sennott) and Josie (portrayed by Edebiri), who frequently find themselves the targets of mockery by their seemingly cooler peers. However, things take a hilarious turn when they cross paths with the football star, Jeff, portrayed by Nicholas Galitzine. In a bid to make their crushes take notice of them, PJ and Josie embark on a peculiar adventure by starting a self-defense club. Little do they know, their well-intentioned plan is about to spiral into chaos.

As we delve into the movie’s success story, it’s important to note that “Bottoms” has been in theaters for five weekends now. For an indie comedy, that’s quite the achievement, especially considering the fierce competition it faced after the summer box office showdown between “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” What’s even more impressive is that “Bottoms” managed to shine with a relatively limited release, gracing fewer than 2,000 theaters across North America before its international debut on Prime Video.

Let’s talk numbers. Over this weekend alone, “Bottoms” raked in a cool $607,940, pushing its overall box office earnings to a commendable $11.046 million. The breakdown for the weekend shows that on Friday, the movie pocketed $183,577, Saturday brought a boost of $249,625, and Sunday contributed an additional $174,738 to its growing total.

The official logline for “Bottoms” teases it as “a refreshingly unique raunchy comedy.” However, things take an unexpected turn when PJ and Josie’s fight club starts attracting attention, throwing them into a whirlwind of hilariously awkward situations that they must navigate before their secret plan is exposed. The ensemble cast, including Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, and Nicholas Galitzine, alongside appearances by Dagmara Dominczyk from “Succession” and NFL star Marshawn Lynch, adds layers of charm to this eccentric comedy.

In a world where comedy blockbusters of this nature have become somewhat of a rarity at the box office, “Bottoms” emerges as a breath of fresh air. FilmSweep’s Ross Bonaime hails it as “one of the most absurd teen comedies in years” and an “excellent parody of high school movies,” awarding it a well-deserved B+ in his review.

The great news for cinephiles is that “Bottoms” is not just a must-see; it’s also conveniently within reach. While it continues to grace the silver screen in theaters across North America, you can now catch this uproarious comedy from the comfort of your own digital devices. So, grab your popcorn and prepare for a hilarious rollercoaster ride through high school antics with “Bottoms.”

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• Official “Bottoms” Website
• Emma Seligman on IMDb
• Rachel Sennott on IMDb
• Ayo Edebiri on IMDb
• FilmSweep Review of “Bottoms”
• Prime Video (for digital streaming of “Bottoms”)