Review of Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999) by Sage M — 15 Feb 2006

She turns into a racecar in the end. No, really.

This review of Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999) was written by Sage M on 15 Feb 2006.

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

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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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One of the oddest anime movies i've ever watched. makes absolutely zero sense. they turn into cars. seriously. what. the. hell…

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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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