An irreverent, punchy jab at the more hideous transgressions of fundamentalist Christianity, "Saved!" stars Mandy Moore as a filled-with-Jesus beauty who uses her faith to further the cause of, well, the No. Receiving a generous reception here at Sundance -- not exactly the heart of the Bible Belt or even Middle America -- this comedic jape delivers some sharp jabs at obvious targets, namely the boosterish excesses of American religiosity. Like the best of teen-set comedies, it lashes out at the ruling authority figures conspiring against the kids; in this case, the most dominant influence at the Christian high school are the religious leaders.

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