Emma Seligmon delivers a hilarious comedy fuelled by brilliant performances
What a breath of fresh air? Emma Seligmon follows up ‘Shiva Baby’ with what is possibly the best film of the year (I’ve yet to see Killers of the Flower Moon and Poor Things). Bottoms from start to finish is a hilarious trip in what I can best describe as Lesbian High School Fight Club.
Rachel Sennott continues her streak of up and coming Hollywood superstar with her comedic performance, alongside the equally funny Ayo Edebri. The pair bounce incredibly well off of each other, establishing themselves as a comedy duo to be reckoned with.
The movie knows what it is, and doesn’t at any point try to mask the ridiculousness of the plot, with the final act becoming incredibly self aware to a hilarious extent. Yet, the story it tells is incredibly personal and grounded, and it totally works.
This may be my favourite film of the year, knocking Oppenheimer out, and it beckons the question, are comedies returning? After The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent earlier this year, alongside the unforgettable Barbie, comedy may be returning to form.
As much love as I have for Will Ferrell and other comedy icons of the 2000s-2010s they seem to be lacking the same spark that brought such fun to films like Step Brothers, with the edgy humour no longer hitting like it did (Strays is a prime example), it seems there is a shift in our culture to a more absurdist approach to comedy. This shift has seemed to provide a more enjoyable experience in a landscape that became quickly saturated.
If you haven’t seen this film, I implore you, grab a few drinks, a few friends, and buckle in for a great time.
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