Hm. I can see that. The great thing about these sort of shows, though, is the amount of interpretation they are subject to.
Myself, though, I think the movie makes perfect sense if you consider the ending of the series(which a lot of people don't get, admittedly), and what, ultimately, happens in the movie. But I speak of the central theme, regarding Anthy, more than the other relationships, (which are, really, just window dressing to what Ikuhara was,(mind you, this is just my understanding of it) trying to get across to the fans who didn't get the ending of the series.
ETA: Also, I think that was part of the point, Bob. Yeah, the tv series ending can be considered unsatisfying on some levels, but I think it was trying for the 'Not everything can be wrapped up in a neat little package' feel. And anyway, if you watch through the credits, you do get a happy ending for Utena & Anthy if you listen carefully(as I recall. It's been a while, though, since I watched it)
"This hand of mine glows with an awesome power. Its burning grip tells me to defeat you....
Shining FINGER!" -Domon Kashuu, Mobile Fighter G Gundam
Myself, though, I think the movie makes perfect sense if you consider the ending of the series(which a lot of people don't get, admittedly), and what, ultimately, happens in the movie. But I speak of the central theme, regarding Anthy, more than the other relationships, (which are, really, just window dressing to what Ikuhara was,(mind you, this is just my understanding of it) trying to get across to the fans who didn't get the ending of the series.
ETA: Also, I think that was part of the point, Bob. Yeah, the tv series ending can be considered unsatisfying on some levels, but I think it was trying for the 'Not everything can be wrapped up in a neat little package' feel. And anyway, if you watch through the credits, you do get a happy ending for Utena & Anthy if you listen carefully(as I recall. It's been a while, though, since I watched it)
"This hand of mine glows with an awesome power. Its burning grip tells me to defeat you....
Shining FINGER!" -Domon Kashuu, Mobile Fighter G Gundam