Saved

In this satirical comedy, Mary Cummings attends a Christian high school and is engaged to the "perfect" Christian boyfriend. However, when she discovers her boyfriend is gay, her faith is tested as she navigates the judgmental halls of the school and her own beliefs. To prove her commitment, she decides to embrace a "new path" and goes undercover in a wheelchair after a fabricated fall. Her journey leads to unexpected friendships and a confrontation with the rigid dogma of her community.

Saved! received a generally positive reception from critics, who praised its satirical humor and performances, particularly from Jena Malone and Mandy Moore. While some found its religious commentary a bit heavy-handed, it was largely appreciated for its bold and humorous approach to faith, sexuality, and teenage angst in a conservative environment.

• Praised for its sharp satire and willingness to tackle controversial religious themes with humor.
• Jena Malone and Mandy Moore deliver strong performances, anchoring the film's comedic and dramatic moments.
• Some critics found the humor occasionally hit harder than the social commentary, but the overall message resonated.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a funny and thought-provoking satire on religious fundamentalism and teenage conformity. Many appreciated its clever humor and the performances of the main cast, although a portion felt the satire could have been sharper.

Nominated for the Grand Special Prize at the Deauville Film Festival. Jena Malone was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress - Comedy.

The film's original title was 'Saved from the Gym', and it was inspired by the filmmakers' experiences and observations of religious culture in the American South.