Meaner Girls (by CuriosityKilledShawn) |
Saved is very funny satire/comedy-drama on whacked-out Christian fundamentalists. Basically at a Christian High-School which is about as narrow-minded, hypocritical and contradicting as my own was there is this clique of girls called the 'Christian Jewels', which are not to dissimilar from 'The Plastics' in Mean Girls. Every girl wants to be a part of the Jewels, including geeky, desperate Tia Heather Matarazazazazazo rehashing her role from Welcome to the Dollhouse . I would find her attractive if she hadn't dyed her hair an unconvincing blonde. Too bad she's <more> |
Beautiful Movie (by prjorge) |
Saved! is one of this year's best movies. It is a movie showing some hypocrisy of some Christians. It's not pointing out the flaws of Christianity, but the hypocrisy of some Christians. In the beginning, we are introduced to Mary Jena Malone who is a good Christian. Her boyfriend confesses to her underwater that he is gay. Upon hearing this, Mary tries to get back to the top, but hits her head on the ladder Ouch! . While she is unconscious, she has a vision where Jesus tells her to help Dean. Mary takes this message the wrong way and winds up getting pregnant. She turns her back on <more> |
Great Movie (by cshiroma08) |
This movie was fantastic. For those who have ever attended a Christian school, this hits all of the daily ironies that made those four years interesting. If you never have been in a Christian school, it adds a unique portrayal of the rigid nature of religion while confronting current controversial issues. I saw for the first time in the theater and could not stop laughing, so much so I had to buy it the minute it came out. One of my absolute favorite things about this movie was seeing the actors and actresses play roles contrary to their usual choices. Mandy Moore is superb and truly <more> |
Enjoyable, safe satire (by mgoodst) |
Not a bad movie for family consumption. Humorous and pushes its point home that Christians should act like Christians and not bigots without being too nasty. I watched with my wife and two high school daughters ... we all enjoyed it. Of course, if you're "sophisticated" you might sneer at this film -- but take it for what it is, a simple story with a talented young cast the star, Jena Malone, is refreshing! , and you'll find it's worth the time spent to watch it and the money spent to rent it. If there's anything to criticize, it's the film's short length. <more> |
You don't have to be down with G-O-D to know Saved is hilarious! (by super_smiley89) |
Saved! is a movie that will get to the hearts of people everywhere. It so poignantly captures the hardships and comedies of being a teenage girl.Jena Malone is Mary, a typical teen attending a Christian school. After finding out her boyfriend is gay, a vision of Jesus provokes her to "cure" him by sleeping with him. But when Christian Mary finds out that she is pregnant, all hell breaks loose! She tries to hide the pregnancy, but it becomes difficult. Mary is shunned by her outgoing and devoutly Christian friend Hilary Faye Mandy Moore , and finds solace with the uniquely <more> |
A funny, smart, witty, near perfect film with a lot of heart and spunk! (by MovieManMenzel) |
Needless to say, I have been anxiously awaiting the release of Saved to open in theaters. Due to MGM being worried about the controversy this film will stir up, Saved was moved from its April release date to Memorial Day weekend. I however was lucky enough to find out that Saved was premiering at the Newport Beach Film Festival and needless to say I was determined to go and so I did!I have never been to a movie premiere before. I attended the Dickie Roberts world premiere last year however I did not have any access to any celebrities. I did see David Spade arrive but I wasn't extremely <more> |
Funny, Sharp and genuinely Sweet (by ian23) |
This film exceeded my already high expectations. The director and screenwriter have delivered an amazingly acute study of high school dialogue and interaction, while simultaneously exploring the polarizing landscape of evangelical Christianity in America and still delivering consistent laughs from start to finish.The acting is superb. Martin Donovan who routinely shines in Hal Hartley's films here nimbly deconstruct his familiar grim sociopath persona to depict one of the most nuanced anti-heroes ever seen in a teen film. Jena Malone continues and deepens her fine work from Donnie <more> |
Intolerance (by jotix100) |
One would never expect anything but kindness from Hilary Faith, the leader of the pack in an evangelical school that tries to teach the young people about a better way of life. Yet, Hilary Faith, is anything but kind toward Mary, or for that matter, anyone who dares to challenge her authority and leadership. If you haven't seen the film, you might want to stop reading here.This disturbing film directed and co-written by Brian Dannelly, presents another side about the abuse of power and the peer pressure among teen agers attending one of the schools where the main objective is to form <more> |
Delightful and Sharp Tale of Friendship, Love, Tolerance, Fanaticism for Religion and Hypocrisy (by claudio_carvalho) |
In a Christian school, the fanatic and wealthy Hilary Faye Mandy Moore and Mary Jena Malone are best friends. Their friendship ends when Mary gets pregnant, after having sex with her gay boy-friend trying to "save" him, and questions Jesus' will. Meanwhile, the rebel Jewish Cassandra Eva Amurri dates Hillary's brother, the crippled Roland Macaulay Culkin , and together with the newcomer son of the local pastor, Patrick Patrick Fugit , they become the new friends of Mary, supporting her situation.My expectations with "Saved!" were not good. The awful <more> |