Review of Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999) by Jacob B — 18 Dec 2007

My favorite cinematographic anime adaption.

This review of Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999) was written by Jacob B on 18 Dec 2007.

Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Whitney B (224) on 07 Apr 2008

Filled with more symbolism than the series can shake a stick at, this movie is basically a retelling of the story…

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By J S (162) on 02 Dec 2008

Convoluted storyline and not in line with the original series at all. And the Utena car at the end is just weird. But the art is gorgeous…

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By Seth C (195) on 03 Jan 2008

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By Eva K (17) on 24 Oct 2007

The most beautiful movie on the face onf the earth…

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By Roseann M (11) on 22 Jun 2008

It's a little confusing if you don't see the anime, but it's an amazing movie…

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By Salvia W (25) on 01 Feb 2009

Though I just LOVE the anime, the movie was disappointing. The only thing I like in it are the pretty scenes with Anthy and Utena…

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By Cassiel N (7) on 20 Jul 2007

It's beautiful and the music is fab. Still, it has to be said... it's Shoujo Kakumei Utena on drugs…

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By Mikage S (1) on 18 May 2010

While not as engaging as the series, this film is still excellent! Utena works in symbols so a lot of the weird things (i.e…

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By Sean F (491) on 24 Mar 2008

This movie takes the artistic style of the TV series and all its weirdness and compresses it and adapts it for the big screen…

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By Gail L (27) on 30 Aug 2007

Crazy, crazy movie with absolutely beautiful visuals and a deep story about growing up under the stellar animation…

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