Review of Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999) by Lauren C — 11 Nov 2007

I am so madly in love with this series and movie. I have been since I was 12.

This review of Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999) was written by Lauren C on 11 Nov 2007.

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

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Based on the cartoon series, Utena gives us the dadaesque tale of a willful girl with wicked pink hair who inadvertantly wins herself another…

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By Chatvarin L (18) on 11 Oct 2007

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By Oryanna C (5) on 11 Mar 2008

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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 Eva K (17) on 24 Oct 2007

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A beautifully rendered summarization of the gorgeous anime series of the same name, this movie does not dissapoint fans of the series or manga…

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So bizarre... but... I still found myself liking it…

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