Comedy,Drama
United States of America
Saved! is a 2004 satirical comedy film that explores themes of religion, sexuality, and conformity. The story follows Mary Cummings, a devout Christian teenager, as she navigates her senior year at a Christian high school. Mary's world is turned upside down when her boyfriend, Dean, tells her he thinks he's gay. Desperate to "cure" him, Mary begins a misguided campaign to make him straight, which ultimately leads to the unraveling of her social circle. Along the way, she befriends the school's lone Jewish student, Cassandra, and learns to embrace diversity and tolerance. The film stars Jena Malone as Mary, Mandy Moore as Hilary Faye (Mary's former friend turned antagonist), and Macaulay Culkin as Cassandra's wheelchair-bound brother, who serves as a voice of reason. Saved! was praised for its clever writing and bold social commentary, but also faced criticism from conservative Christian groups who felt it was too harshly critical of their beliefs.
