Bottoms (released 8/25/23)

This is a raunchy comedy disguised as a genuine coming-of-age film. At first, I wasn’t into the movie because I’m getting older, and high school-level swearing and raunchiness just feel unnecessary. But as the movie progressed I was starting to see the underlying themes and I even started to laugh. It was nonsensical at times but it shows high school struggles. Not just with relationships but existing in high school. It had real drama and emotion. You eventually start rooting and caring for these weird ass characters. This will be a good watch on streaming.

Story - 18%

Characters - 19%

Pacing - 17%

Spectacle - 16%

Entertainment - 15%

Total score: 85%

Grade scale:

90%-100% = must watch

80%-89% = solid, but could be better

70%-79% = Not terrible, watch if the characters or story interests you

60%-69% = only watch for completionist reasons

0%-59% = just skip it, I find the positives and they don't exist here