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Elsewhere, Brian Dannelly's comedy Saved! continued to draw measured applause from Christian film critics.

Alan Thomas (Movies Matter) says it's "a ruthlessly funny film that is deeply perceptive and deeply troubling. And like most parody, it's a little bit off target." He defends the film against those Christian critics who classify it as an attack on the Christian faith. "While I do not think the film was intended to ridicule or provoke Christians, it will no doubt hit very close to home for some. Unlike other subcultures, particularly the Jewish community, Christians don't have a very good track record at being able to laugh at themselves."

He does, however, criticize it for concluding that Christians should "accept whatever anyone cares to think about sexuality."

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