Lesbian losers starting a high school fight club as part of a secret plot to seduce cheerleaders? It’s more successful than you might think! At the box office, at least, where Emma Seligman’s R-rated indie comedy “Bottoms” has grossed $516k in a limited release across just ten locations nationwide.
The movie is getting a wide release on 700 screens next weekend, and if its good fortunes continue it could expand even further (especially given all the movies getting delayed these days). “Bottoms” is captained by two rising stars: Ayo Edebiri, known for her leading role in acclaimed FX/Hulu series “The Bear“; and Rachel Sennott, who was the highlight of last year’s comedy-horror “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and also starred in Seligman’s feature directorial debut, “Shiva Baby.” Between rave reviews (95 percent on Rotty T’s!), a great trailer, and an attendance boost from National Cinema Day, it looks like “Bottoms” will overtake…
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