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So True, So Good, and So Controversial!!!
A few weeks ago, a friend and I went to see Saved!. Not because we like Mandy Moore or anyone in the cast, but because a movie knocking the hilarity of how dumb Christians are interested us. Now I know all of you Passion of the Christ lovers out there reading this probably hate me, but you know I'm right! I'm Catholic too, but at least I'm honest enough to admit that Saved! is completely true. If 'God is love,' he would have no problem with homosexuality. If 'God is people,' then why can't teenagers keep their babies? The whole religion idea SUCKS! Just face it.

Enough with my ranting... Onto the review. As I already stated, Saved! is true. It really does portray this lifestyle we've all come to be familiar with. It shows that it's ridiculous and I'm happy for it. It's such an awesome film because it's a teen movie with heart. It doesn't cliche itself with the typical teen movie rules. I mean sure, it does kind of take steps into other teen movies but at the same to it adds its own... oomph. Plus, I have to say the whole cast pulls off really great performances. Yes, even little Miss Moore. And Jena Malone does an excellent job as the lead character Mary. What I also liked about it was the controversy it was bringing to town. My church said if we saw it, and I quote, "you will rot forever in Hell." How stupid are these people? No movie starring a pop star could ever cause Satan to take me anymore, dude. Why don't they say anything about us rotting in Hell for seeing "The Passion?" Can you answer me that? I thought churches were against violence? I guessed wrong, obviously! Oh well! Overall, a great film. If you're an adult, see it. If you're a kid see it. But only if you don't have Bible-hugging parents.

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If you didn't it, you were made fun of in it!
I was anticipating seeing this film since I saw the trailer months ago. I was unsure what to make of it, and the reviews were so strangely mixed, that I knew it was just one of those films that I'd just have to see. And I'm glad I did! It's not a five-star movie (no teen romantic dramedy is!), but definitely four stars.

For an accurate description, read the critics reviews, not the users. Caulkin was actually very good! He was very subtle and deadpan.

Moore was able to poke fun at herself and did a fine job, and the main character, Malone, was wonderful.

The film was funny, sad and romantic. Mostly funny...very funny.

And, yes, the film is didactic, but not forcefully so (other than the scene at the prom). Oftentimes it takes seeing anothers small-mindedness to help foster tolerance in oneself, as is the case in this movie. What we're presented with is a group of different people each with a different problem that doesn't jive with the conservative interpretation of the bible. How does one reconcile their reality (ego) with their ideals (superego)?

Lest I ramble too long, allow me to summarize: the film is good and preaches a good lesson. The film DOES NOT condemn Christianity or religious schools, only the small-mindedness that some of the followers exhibit(as is true of any fanatic).

Plus, who can beat a film with a lesson that actually has a happy ending anymore?!

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Hit the Nail on the Head
I went to a Christian college and I have to say that this movie hit the culture of Christian schools right on the head. Everything from the people raising their hands in Chapel to the viciousness of Hilary Faye. I laughed my butt off for the entire length of the movie. Anyone that has had any contact with this type of culture and a sense of humor would find it hysterical. I would so recommend it to anyone.