Bottoms

Throughout Bottoms, the chaos reaches its peak during the final confrontation on the football field. Josie and PJ, having been humiliated when their lies about attending juvenile detention are exposed, realize they need to do something drastic to protect their friends and reclaim their dignity. In a daring plan, they distract the Huntington players and intervene to prevent Jeff from drinking pineapple juice, which he is allergic to, risking a deadly attack. Their intervention sparks a riot, with the girls jumping into the chaos and fighting the players in a shocking, almost violent climax. Their actions turn the school’s football game into a savage battleground, with the cheerleaders and students cheering instead of the traditional spectators. This final act blurs the line between absurd comedy and cathartic rebellion, showing how the girls, tired of being underestimated and ridiculed, take control through violence in a satirical and exaggerated way.

In the aftermath, the characters face the consequences of their chaos. Josie and PJ rekindle their friendship, realizing that their shared experience has brought them closer, despite the dishonesty and chaos. Josie also reunites with Isabel, who forgives her after discovering the truth. Meanwhile, Jeff survives his allergic reaction, and the school allows the fight club to stand as a fierce protector of their peers. The film ends on a note of chaos, camaraderie, and rebellion, highlighting the ridiculousness of high school stereotypes and gender roles while celebrating the characters’ courage to challenge norms in a wildly exaggerated, satirical manner. Ultimately, Bottoms ends with the characters embracing their wildness and the chaos they’ve created, suggesting that sometimes, breaking all conventions is the only way to be truly free.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:59