Utena duels her classmates to protect her friend Anthy, who is the key to a magical power that could make her dream – to become a prince – come true. But Anthy hides a terrible secret, and Utena must face the truth about herself and those she loves and learn what it means to be a true hero. Anamorphic widescreen format!This movie version of the Japanese television show takes the entire series plot and streamlines it into 80 minutes, pushing the characters into an alternate universe. For those who have seen the series, the action and characters will feel familiar: Utena learns to be a duelist and fight against a righteous faction at her school. But director Kunihiko Ikuhara revises the series in details both small (the duels take place in a rose field, not a stadium) and large (the bizarre finale). The gender-bending relations between Utena and Anthy–a friendship in the series–now take on lesbian overtones. The film will certainly be remembered for its finale as Utena becomes a racecar–literally. The end result should polarize fans yet bring new anime enthusiasts onboard. (Rated 13 and older; mild violence and nudity) –Doug Thomas
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May 7, 2010
#1
I rated this movie very poorly. It doesn’t have much in common with the TV series verion. This movie is not suitable for childern to watch. Adult movie. Subject matter is more on the lisbian side. (No comment on that please) I do so like the TV series and would be interested in further series on this.
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May 7, 2010
#2
I don’t know what all the other reviewers are thinking. This movie was awful, there was no continuity within the movie itself and no plot. The animation itself was incredible, but the story makes absolutely no sense. My husband and I both hated it so much we are almost turned off the Utena series entirely. We may still try a black rose collection when it comes out. Take my advice do NOT get this DVD, I think I am going to sell my copy. I wrote this review to warn people to stick to the rose collection and that is it.
May 7, 2010
#3
Ok let me start by saying I have RGU Rose Collection 1 & 2,and I loved them so much.When I saw that RGU the movie was coming out I thought great now we get to see who gets to revolutionizes the world and truly wins the rose bride and gets their wishes,and if Utena gets to meet her prince,the one who gave her the rose ring years ago when her parents died.If you pay attention in RGU Rose Collection 2 you will see her prince trapped in a sphere of some sort by another guy.So I receive the movie I rip it open pop it in my dvd and sit back with excitement.Well my excitement was dashed within the first 5 mins of the movie.You can tell everyone seems older,enter Utena who does not even have her rose ring and does not even know of this ring whatsoever and knows of nothing of the rose bride and does not know who Jury,Miki or Anathy etc are.I will give it this visually its Stunning breathtaking even,but I think it should have picked up where Rose collection 2 stopped at,I think they could have done so much better.I think that the relationship they did between Anathy and Utena ruined the wonderful Friendship they shared together in the first two Rose collections.I truly hope they do another RGU dvd or another movie but I hope they stick closer to the the Original 2 rose collections.I ONLY GIVE IT 2 STARS BECAUSE OF ITS VISUALLY STUNNING SCENCES.OTHER THEN THAT AS FAR AS THE WHOLE STORY GOES I GIVE THAT 1 STAR.
May 7, 2010
#4
I love the series it has 39 episodes and I love the movie. I would rate it pg-13. The animation is just average but I still love this movie it has drama, comedy, action, and some mature themes.
May 7, 2010
#5
Having been a fan of the entire series of Revolutionary Girl Utena I would advise any like-minded fan to avoid this movie. Granted the artwork is beautiful and a serious collector would likely be interested in owning it. However, many things have changed from the original series. The relationship between Utena and Anthy has turned dark and calculating and the other stories are too rushed and somber for this film. Plus you only get to witness a few duals with very little “sword magic” and the ending will leave you completely wondering why you wasted money on this and why the director wasted his chance to make a movie based on his truly wonderful series.