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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

1984
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 57m
Warrior/pacifist Princess Nausicaä desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet. (imdb)

Directed by:

Hayao Miyazaki

Screenwriter:

Hayao Miyazaki, Cindy Davis Hewitt, Donald H. Hewitt

Starring:

Uma Thurman, Shia LaBeouf, Alison Lohman, Mark Hamill, Patrick Stewart, Sumi Shimamoto, Jodi Benson, Mahito Tsujimura, Hisako Kyôda, Gorô Naya, Ichirô Nagai, Kôhei Miyauchi

Franchise:

Studio Ghibli

Genres:

Drama, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Animation

AKAs:

Kaze no tani no Naushika, Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä, Nausicaä, Valley of the Wind

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

1984
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 57m
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goremeatgoremeat
Rated 25 Apr 2011
90
95th
Every bit as good as Mononoke. By being less deliberate and calculating, it feels more magical and genuine than Mononoke.
Rated 25 Apr 2011
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
92
98th
Awe inspiring animated feature that is right up there Miyazaki's best. Its amazing to think how old it is, and how it compares to what Disney were making at the same time, and just how far ahead of Disney Miyazaki was. A compelling plot and great action are beautifully envisioned by some frankly sensational design and animation. Gorgeous.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 10 Sep 2008
89
88th
A strong spiritual precursor to the only somewhat superior Mononoke-hime. Even with less polished animation (at least compared to later Ghibli works) the exuberance in tone, masterful adventure plotting - bordering on the legendary, and the inventiveness of the visual design comes together to create some pretty glorious filmmaking. It's too bad the music has aged so poorly.
Rated 10 Sep 2008
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 05 Sep 2016
77
72nd
While the story was appealing to my 'why can't we all get along' hippie-sensibilities and Nausicaä is a respectable and badass protagonist, as a whole it feels a bit too incomplete and rushed to be really satisfying. Also, a surprisingly large amount of death in this, which makes the tone a bit uneven as some characters we're supposed to sympathise with have a lot of blood on their hands. Still, I enjoyed both the spectacle and the creature designs, and its two hour runtime went by fast.
Rated 05 Sep 2016
matguy3matGuy3
Rated 26 Dec 2012
9
92nd
Outstanding in nearly every way. Melts my heart to see such a well-done 'anti-violence/ environmentalist' morality wrapped up in such a strong heroine. And some surprisingly good voice-acting from the English dub too!
Rated 26 Dec 2012
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 11 Mar 2012
98
97th
This is in my top two from Hayao Miyazaki. I think Nausicaä is one of his best developed characters and one of his most likable. You understand her motives and exactly where she is coming from I'm every situation. I also think it's refreshing to see a Miyazaki movie with no love interest for once. This world is amazing, from the creatures to the factions to the lore to the animation and tears I usually end up shedding... There's just something about. Stop what you're doing go watch it.
Rated 11 Mar 2012
paxtonPaxton
Rated 02 May 2023
83
80th
Treat your mollusks well.
Rated 02 May 2023
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 08 Feb 2015
90
92nd
This is one of the most underrated of the Studio Ghibli oeuvre. The world-building here is both so remarkably thorough and clear, that by half an hour in, you feel like you've lived in this fantastical world long enough to be intimately familiar with it, despite its strangeness and uniqueness. Also - I LOVE Nausicaä as a character. Talk about a strong female lead with agency - Nausicaä is straight-up overpowered and I *love* it.
Rated 08 Feb 2015
guaporenseGuaporense
Rated 02 Mar 2013
99
99th
Easily one of the best audiovisual experiences ever created. I pity on those that fail to recognize the timeless brilliance of this cartoon. The penetrating power of its impressionistic images far surpasses anything that could be filmed with a camera, while the score is one of Hisaishi's best. First time I though it was a guilty pleasure. Second time, I concluded it was easily the best science fiction movie ever made.
Rated 02 Mar 2013
shadrikShadrik
Rated 26 Jun 2010
81
86th
Even though Miyazaka was able to step up in his later films, in Nausicaä he is already able to create the charm and epic feeling that make his films so good. The strong female lead, the compelling story and simply the joy I feel watching Miyazaki's creations make it worth watching.
Rated 26 Jun 2010
syntaxerrorsyntaxerror
Rated 15 Nov 2009
9
76th
There are but minor inconsistencies and problems that prevent this from being flawless. Regardless, before you compare it to Princess Mononoke, remember it came more than 10 years before and for those who think this film loses merit for being 'environmental', go watch FernGully: The Last Rainforest and come back and change your score!
Rated 15 Nov 2009
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 19 Nov 2007
43
31st
I used to think Princess Mononoke was bad, but I learned to appreciate it more after watching this. Apart from having more advanced animation, Mononoke's environmentalism was subtler, not nearly as blunt as that of Nausicaa. Miyazaki is at his least distinctive here, muffling what little imagination he displays with a crap load of kitsch. I recommend skipping this and starting out with My Neighbor Totoro. The music is good, though.
Rated 19 Nov 2007
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 20 Feb 2007
85
89th
Touching, brilliant, one of Hayao Miyazaki's greatest masterpieces.
Rated 20 Feb 2007
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 09 Feb 2007
2
21st
Primitive, and I'm not referring to the animation. The inventive visual schemes are the only highlight of this film's environmental kitsch, a noble theme inanely rendered with blunt exposition and descriptive dialogue. A prime example of the lesson "show, don't tell." Apparently can't be discussed without also mentioning Princess Mononoke, the later, near-perfect refinement of this film's essential concerns.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 15 Dec 2006
77
60th
This early Miyazaki is remarkably similar to his masterpiece, Princess Mononoke... so naturally, I loved it. It's not quite the same level of quality, but the spirit is there in full. Charming, moving, and exciting.
Rated 15 Dec 2006
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 24 Jul 2020
10
98th
Crossing bleak deserts, cozy windswept valleys, and brooding dark forests is this grand fantasy war epic and mystical 80s eco-sci-fi all in one, led by the best hero I've ever seen in cinema; gimme Nausicaä flying in the face of danger with her arms outstretched over ____man any damn day. Beautifully designed (in sound and picture) and written with poignancy (the pacifist/environmentalist messages are occasionally heavy-handed but always powerful) and nuance (see the lack of clear villains).
Rated 24 Jul 2020
obdurateObdurate
Rated 19 Aug 2018
90
91st
For the most part the music is great but there was a time or two that I found it a little strange. And that's my only criticism of this. The animation, message, plot, voice acting… all wonderful. It's magical, adult in nature, gives us a message that still matters today, never boring, has some emotional depth, cool art design. Just a fantastic early Miyazaki film.
Rated 19 Aug 2018
psimpsim
Rated 29 Mar 2018
89
97th
Nausicäa is the prototypical Ghibli heroine: fierce, sweet, gentle, selfless and extremely competent. The setting is epic, with many awe-inspiring moments. I would bet that this was a heavy inspiration for the designers of the Final Fantasy series. Sure, animation and music maybe aren't at the studio's later level yet, but that is easily forgiven.
Rated 29 Mar 2018
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 02 Oct 2017
82
91st
Awesome sci-fi fantasy epic animation. Some really beautiful scenes and an amazing imaginative world that is portrayed here. Really good.
Rated 02 Oct 2017
djrossdjross
Rated 27 Aug 2017
50
44th
While self-consciously trying to avoid setting up characters as good or evil, the narrative is ultimately still too mechanical and unsubtle. Ecological concerns and rudiments of animism in this case prove insufficient to avoid the theological conventionality that frequently attends sacrifice myths of this kind.
Rated 27 Aug 2017
corbadCorbad
Rated 15 Jul 2016
90
95th
A talented English voice cast, incredible creativity, and a fascinating story overwhelmingly compensate for the 80s soundtrack which, being a victim of the times, is less a fault than a quirk. A brilliant film.
Rated 15 Jul 2016
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 31 May 2016
77
72nd
The epic story feels rushed & ill structured and the tone is quite awkward at balancing harsh conflict & sentimentality. It's a heroic effort though & the spellbinding visuals manage to engage and draw you into the eco-mythical spectacle. Miyazaki isn't great at handling complex plots & I do wish he'd tone it down a bit but as a craftsman & artist he is full of vision, creativity, heart, intelligence and grace. I adore the hand-drawn look to small pieces. Had potential to be a real masterpiece.
Rated 31 May 2016
upyours88upyours88
Rated 06 Sep 2015
90
90th
I can't believe this was released in 1984. The animation is gorgeous and the story is so heart-warming. I loved it!
Rated 06 Sep 2015
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 10 Jul 2015
80
37th
A remarkable animated epic that tells a far more ambitious story than most of the animated movies I've seen. It's gorgeous and I LOVE the music, though I can't say I was as absorbed in it as I should have been, and the message is a little too on-the-nose for me.
Rated 10 Jul 2015
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 22 Aug 2014
90
90th
The first Miyazaki movie to give generations the feels. I may be disagreed with but i totally feel that this is the better Princess Mononoke. The story is very similar, yet the characters and voice actors are far more interesting. This is a great Miyazaki movie, and I cannot wait to indulge in more.
Rated 22 Aug 2014
ytadelYtadel
Rated 10 Jan 2014
9
98th
My first viewing I got a little lost in the sheer density of all the backstory, history, mythology and geography coming at me, though I did enjoy the broad strokes of the visual and emotional journey. My second viewing I more fully absorbed everything and concluded that this is a terrific, rich, thoughtful and hugely ambitious fantasy adventure film. Certainly wildly ahead of its time in '84, when Disney was contemporaneously putting out The Rescuers. (Also, I enjoy the 80s-tastic music.)
Rated 10 Jan 2014
markjpMArkjp
Rated 27 Sep 2013
75
60th
World Wildlife Foundation-endorsed post-apocalyptic eco-sci fi story from the highly imaginative mind of Miyazaki with sound design reminiscent of 16-bit RPGs. Though the universe is richly textured and inhabitated by intersting creatures, it drags a bit in some places though others are action packed, and somehow the story didn't captivate me in the same way Mononoke did.
Rated 27 Sep 2013
entertainmeEntertainMe
Rated 24 Aug 2013
86
87th
The film bears many scars of its low-budget production: limited animation that befits an anime TV series of the time, a score that alternates between beautiful classical compositions and jarring, cheap-sounding synth pieces, and a script that leans towards the overtly exclamatory/expository. Despite these issues the core idea and execution contain such raw imaginative force that the film has a great power and beauty to it; a real 'gem in the rough.'
Rated 24 Aug 2013
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 27 Jun 2013
90
79th
I want a squirrel-Lemur.
Rated 27 Jun 2013
ebelcEbelC
Rated 28 Feb 2012
30
13th
I'm writing my opinion of this movie. I'm writing the opinion using a keyboard. The reason I use a keyboard to write my opinion of this movie is because I appreciate the comunication of different beings. But it's still dangerous, if I didn't use a keyboard I would die in 5 minutes. I see a light. I'm going to the light. I'm walking. I'm describing any single shit I do because I consider my audience stupid enough to don't understand visual storytelling. I'm bored. Oh, and Peace and Love.
Rated 28 Feb 2012
damildamil
Rated 19 Jan 2012
60
43rd
Being an early Hayao Miyazaki anime film, it's understandably not as sophisticated or magical as his later films. At least, that's how I felt about it. It didn't have the lovable and interesting characters of his other films, I thought. It did have common themes of his though and they were done fairly well. Also, the obvious 80s music was a bit distracting and didn't seem to fit.
Rated 19 Jan 2012
syntheseizurSyntheseizur
Rated 28 Nov 2011
75
42nd
Has a very good story and an interesting world, but you get the feeling that you're missing a lot of details from the source material. The animation isn't as good as other Miyazaki films, though it is adapted from a manga and comes before Studio Ghibli even existed. With all that in mind, it's the usual fun adventure you can expect from Miyazaki. Also includes some odd musical choices.
Rated 28 Nov 2011
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 27 Jul 2011
60
52nd
Unbalanced, dark, very strange and very slow. Like a rehearsal version of Princess Mononoke.
Rated 27 Jul 2011
prophet92Prophet92
Rated 24 Jul 2011
94
94th
One of the best examples of why Miyazaki is so beloved, Nausicaa has a surprisingly deep, touching narrative filled with characters that instantly endear themselves to the audience mixed with absolutely stunning animation that still holds up almost thirty years later. It's a gripping, powerful film that has more in common with the best of Western adult fantasy than it does our traditional children's animation. An absolute treat;absolutely do not miss.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
terrymacterrymac
Rated 02 Jun 2011
80
84th
Very good indeed. Full of the charm and creativity which is ever present in Miyazaki animations, although it perhaps doesn't quite hit the heights of some of his other work.
Rated 02 Jun 2011
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 02 Aug 2010
80
78th
Some aspects of how this post-apocalyptic world came to be were not sufficiently tackled (perhaps it was in the manga) making the story slightly unconvincing but what Miyazaki has achieved far outweighs the flaws of this compelling and wildly imaginative film. Nausicaa imparts a profound environmental message in the master animator's usual visual flair without being preachy. Admittedly, it's not as good as some of Miyazaki's later works but for its time, it's animated filmmaking at its best.
Rated 02 Aug 2010
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 06 Jul 2010
63
61st
In retrospect, obvious warm-up for the masterpiece that is Princess Mononoke.
Rated 06 Jul 2010
bownBown
Rated 27 Jun 2010
83
67th
Miyazaki clearly isn't yet the master of storytelling he later becomes, but his spirit and imagination are here. Very fun, and with a neat message. What's with the videogame-esque music for the action sequences, though? Was really distracting.
Rated 27 Jun 2010
firasfiras
Rated 17 May 2010
90
97th
Technically it isn't the best Miyazaki work. Ponyo's animation is light years ahead, Mononoke has better pacing, and Spirited Away or Porco Rosso are more unique. What Nausicaa has is, for the lack of a better word, magic. It is hard for me to justify why I like Nausicaa more than those other movies, but it's just got its own charm.
Rated 17 May 2010
tweedaleTweedale
Rated 02 Nov 2009
10
98th
I first saw this film as the 80's re-dub Warriors of the Wind, aged 4, and loved it. I then saw the more recent dubbing, and it blew me away. It is to my mind simply the greatest film ever made. Beautiful set and character design, fantastic animation and a compelling plot told with all the inventiveness that Miyazaki can muster. Genius.
Rated 02 Nov 2009
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 06 Jul 2009
4
70th
With the benefit of hindsight it feels like a dry run for Mononoke in the same way that Kagemusha was for Ran, but what a movie besides.
Rated 06 Jul 2009
faloozaFalooza
Rated 04 Jun 2009
90
97th
Miyazaki is a genius. I'm incapable of describing the joy I feel just to see the manga brought to life and in color. Superb!
Rated 04 Jun 2009
martrynmartryn
Rated 27 Apr 2009
87
89th
Truly a classic and a must see for any anime fans. And if you're not an anime fan, stop being an asshat and give one a try every now and then.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
ocelotOcelot
Rated 18 Apr 2009
80
89th
R-E-C-Y-C-L-E, recycle! C-O-N-S-E-R-V-E, conserve! Don't P-O-L-L-U-T-E the ocean, river sky or sea or else you're gonna get... what you deserve!
Rated 18 Apr 2009
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
71st
soaromsoarom
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
78th
A beautiful movie about harmony with nature and its alternative - a war we could never win.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
yilbyilb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
79th
Starts slowly, gets better.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
zaezae
Rated 04 Jun 2007
92
96th
Would've rated it 99 if I hadn't read the manga, but the film loses some of its appeal once you find out how much more there is to the story.
Rated 04 Jun 2007
rightestratingsrightestratings
Rated 22 Oct 2024
88
75th
its ok
Rated 22 Oct 2024
bzymusbzymus
Rated 20 Sep 2024
81
70th
audiovisual 84 overall feeling 78 avg 81; przyjemny, cute, całkiem spoko, ale czasem niezrozumiałe tempo historii i generalnie morał typu żyj w zgodzie z naturą (w sumie jak zawsze na czasie)
Rated 20 Sep 2024
chase23Chase_23
Rated 16 Jul 2024
88
57th
I was pleasantly surprised as I didn’t love the most recent Miyazaki film. This one felt simpler, probably because it is much older, but it still had ideas that would make you think.
Rated 16 Jul 2024
mojojoestarMojoJoestar
Rated 19 Jun 2024
70
58th
Visually breathtaking, but a bit boring in plot and it goes on for a little too long.
Rated 19 Jun 2024
layoreolayoreo
Rated 22 May 2024
85
62nd
great portrayal of lots of interesting things... brutal realism (rip people), a worldly feel, political drama, and great animations. But main character's desire for selfless acts without any hesitation... kinda destroys the depth the movie had it going for... Power of friendship is prevalent here for MC. And the ending wasn't really satisfying.
Rated 22 May 2024
kevin_ruffoKevin Ruffo
Rated 03 Jan 2024
80
79th
aw, look at the cute little giant bug monsters
Rated 03 Jan 2024
enzy42EnZy42
Rated 21 Dec 2023
100
99th
it's the great leftist Miyazaki movie ♥. A role model for creativity, vulnerability, and connection with others, Nausicaä decomposes the myths that fuel our own war machines.
Rated 21 Dec 2023
capthemfoosCapthemfoos
Rated 03 Aug 2023
85
70th
A probably lesser known Miyazaki piece. A direct predecessor in terms of theme and plot to Princess Mononoke. A wonderful work of art.
Rated 03 Aug 2023
ericamblerericambler
Rated 13 Jun 2023
90
95th
And now I know where Final Fantasy came from. A perfect blend of post-apocalyptic fantasy, awesome natural (and supernatural) power, and the peculiar ability of humankind to turn a new leaf while still making the same old mistakes.
Rated 13 Jun 2023
deathcrowDeathcrow
Rated 29 May 2023
95
98th
Wonderful
Rated 29 May 2023
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 15 May 2023
86
88th
Loved this. A moving, beautiful to look at, and wildly creative animated film. I preferred it to Mononoke, which it's often compared to. I felt it was more creative artistically and conceptually. It flies by and Nausicaa is a pretty badass character, if a bit too perfect. The environmentalism message is not subtle, but that's okay with me.
Rated 15 May 2023
rushshirtrushshirt
Rated 20 Feb 2023
9
84th
Castle of Cagliostro might have technically been Miyazaki's first feature, but this, his second offering, brought to fore everything for which his work is still found so captivating. The sweeping landscapes of beauty and desolation, the collective dance of a fully realized cast of characters, and a very-80s but still gripping score by Joe Hisaishi all work harmoniously to portray the violence of man and nature and the innocence of youth.
Rated 20 Feb 2023
bluhrsbluhrs
Rated 26 Sep 2022
100
96th
I love this movie. makes me cry every time :')
Rated 26 Sep 2022
erik_herzErik Herz
Rated 10 Jun 2022
99
98th
With themes of environmentalism and war, this film navigates these heavy topics brilliantly while delivering a visually beautiful and refreshing story.
Rated 10 Jun 2022
michmich
Rated 13 Apr 2022
95
93rd
love this film!
Rated 13 Apr 2022
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 10 Apr 2022
4
55th
still don't understand how HOLLOW KNIGHT stole so much shit from this and SUPER METROID and still managed to look like ass.
Rated 10 Apr 2022
skeebosribshackSkeebosRibShack
Rated 02 Jan 2022
98
97th
Oozing with style, atmosphere, ambience. The idea of giant creatures that petrified and are now used as natural landmarks and human enclaves is dope. The story behind the pollution, toxicity, and purification of the land is dope. This film is a bit blunt but it is a scary and powerful warning to us all. So many incredible shots. Beautiful film ive seen numerous times and always find something new
Rated 02 Jan 2022
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 07 Aug 2021
75
83rd
Definitely lays the groundwork for much of what's to come, with some of the most brilliant world and creature building in story telling history. The story is a bit disjointed and tries to fit a bit too much in, which Miyazaki later remedies with A Castle in the Sky and Princess Mononoke. However, the groundwork for both those films is rife here. A must watch.
Rated 07 Aug 2021
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
82
77th
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Rated 06 Aug 2021
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 30 Nov 2020
76
61st
A stunningly realized and cinematically influential world that unfortunately suffers from a thoroughly jumbled narrative and lack of thematic subtlety.
Rated 30 Nov 2020
cairosmithcairosmith
Rated 14 Oct 2020
77
77th
Another touch of that steampunk-medieval-fantasy worldbuilding that Miyazaki nailed with Princess Mononoke. In this one, the nature is giant bugs, which he hadn't yet realized are unappealing poster children for the cause of environmentalism.
Rated 14 Oct 2020
nargNarg
Rated 12 Oct 2020
80
84th
It's fascinating that for his eco-fantasy attempt #1/Princess Mononoke Trial Run he went with bugs and otherworldly fungus as nature incarnate. I think he elicits more audience sympathy and wonder out of the bugs and Sea of Decay than he does the giant animal gods and the forests of Mononoke. I would say that I think that film is a shade better in most other ways though.
Rated 12 Oct 2020
darrenDarren
Rated 28 Jul 2020
72
59th
It's obviously very on the nose BUT for a kids movie it's got a good message. Some beautiful sequences
Rated 28 Jul 2020
armilioArmilio
Rated 22 Jun 2020
85
94th
Gorgeous world design, drawing, animation. It's like Avatar but with "bad guys" that seems to have complex human motivations, and this makes all the difference. Ambientalist without being preachy. How to make a post-apocalyptic world cute, and not completely cynical.
Rated 22 Jun 2020
keyutkanKeyUtkan
Rated 21 May 2020
93
99th
That one just fantastic. Its beautifuly animated for its era. The mythology of the core story is beautifuly constructed in the movie. Very rich character roster too. Maybe the richest among Miyazaki works. Also it has a very deep sub-narrative and very touching main narrative.
Rated 21 May 2020
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 02 May 2020
90
64th
It's kind of a crazy movie. You have giant ugly creatures, nations that invade others and act like jerks for no good reason, a weird phenomenon going on that is killing their planet, and our warrior/pacifist/animal whisperer main character who is in the middle of it all. It is such an imaginative movie, with a fantastical world that doesn't get fully explained for good and bad. It's definitely a movie to experience, but it can leave you a little unsure of what is going on.
Rated 02 May 2020
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 29 Mar 2020
82
81st
82.4
Rated 29 Mar 2020
shinysingershinySinger
Rated 24 Aug 2019
84
63rd
technically not a ghibli film, but still a ghibli film
Rated 24 Aug 2019
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 05 Aug 2019
70
54th
Nausicaä: "It's so beautiful. It's hard to believe these spores could kill me."
Rated 05 Aug 2019
jdm123JDM123
Rated 09 Jun 2019
100
84th
Another great Ghibli.
Rated 09 Jun 2019
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 20 May 2019
60
69th
My fourth Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli film was the charm! I immediately saw the influence on scavenger Rey in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens". And also the skirt look of Alis and cat creature sidekick Myau in the original "Phantasy Star" video game. I thought it was a lot of fun and held my attention throughout. If I had seen this as a kid would have been a life-long favourite.
Rated 20 May 2019
doyler29doyler29
Rated 07 Dec 2018
100
96th
Miyazaki's second feature (adapted from his own manga series) is a real showcase for his incredible creativity and ability to tell stories with far more depth than other animated films aimed at children. He has a real sense for the fact that nobody really thinks of themselves as a villain, and his characters all act on recognizably noble motives, even as many of them end up causing suffering and destruction. Most films aimed at adults aren't this morally complex.
Rated 07 Dec 2018
bartbaardBartbaard
Rated 28 Jul 2018
64
52nd
Enjoyable because of the stunning artwork. It lacks in terms of plot however. On top of that I feel like Nausicaa isn't the best fit for the lead of this story. She doesn't develop as a character, whereas Asbel could haven been the perfect lead for the story. His home destroyed, but he overcomes his hatred because of Nausicaa. The film does contain a really catchy theme though.
Rated 28 Jul 2018
cutecakecutecake
Rated 07 May 2018
85
83rd
A clearly unfinished story fits together just well enough that it doesn't distract too much from the amazing animation and music. Maybe one day we'll get the full adaptation the manga deserves as a series or multiple movies.
Rated 07 May 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 10 Apr 2018
95
82nd
Nausicaa, just like all of the Miyazaki films, is breathtaking to behold on a visual level. It may not be as rock solid on an emotional one as his later works. Valley of the Wind is a thrilling, flawlessly animated and inarguable epic entry in anyone's Ghibli library.
Rated 10 Apr 2018
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 06 Mar 2018
52
12th
Early Miyazaki film is pretty to look at, but so ham-fisted in it's storytelling (with laughably bad expository-heavy dialogue) that it clunks along when it should be soaring; while it's heart is in the right place, it's eco conscious message is pretty simplistic and banal, and not very well developed. Watched with the 2005 Pixar voice cast (Lohman, Thurman etc.) who all seem to be phoning it in.
Rated 06 Mar 2018
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 01 Mar 2018
90
78th
James Cameron must have seen this before making Avatar.
Rated 01 Mar 2018
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 22 Oct 2017
100
99th
Cold War anxieties in Miy's political fantasy tale that influenced from Matrix to Avatar. Nausicaa only loses her pacifism when she sees her dad dead, ends up killing bunch of soldiers. Before and after, it's a princess who works and runs around saving people, nature and taking care of animals. Humanity destroyed earth and the planet created a protection - a gaze that exhales poison and vapor. God-Soldier as military sollution humanity uses to solve things through violence. Love cures.
Rated 22 Oct 2017
kito1kito1
Rated 25 Aug 2017
60
47th
It was okay. Nicely drawn, a bit confusing, but with a child-like charm.
Rated 25 Aug 2017
luordluord
Rated 03 Aug 2017
60
44th
It's entertaining and beautiful, but the plot feels too scattershot and heavy in exposition.
Rated 03 Aug 2017
plusdrolePlus_Drole
Rated 26 Feb 2017
85
47th
Weird. Pretty. Good but not the best.
Rated 26 Feb 2017
sweekodenSweekoden
Rated 22 Sep 2016
81
81st
I see complaints of it looking dated; I never noticed. The cast of characters were easy to tell apart, charming, and totally believable in their universe. And especially the creatures - the worms and Nausicaa's four-legged buddy - had cool designs, seeming appropriately alien while remaining familiar and sympathetic. All the plot threads were handled well, and even the supremely sub-par editing on the music front didn't stop the film from being emotionally affecting. Liked it lots!
Rated 22 Sep 2016
morbleMorble
Rated 04 Sep 2016
73
76th
A little bit heavy-handed with the environmental message, but a great film nonetheless. It's hard not to recommend a Studio Ghibli movie, but this probably isn't their strongest entry. Still, a halfway decent Ghibli movie is an amazing film by most animated feature standards, so watch it!
Rated 04 Sep 2016
beautyblissBeautyBliss
Rated 27 Aug 2016
85
79th
Definitely classic Miyazaki. Must watch for any anime fan.
Rated 27 Aug 2016
tuerdatuerda
Rated 16 May 2016
98
98th
This is my favourite Myazaki film. Objectively it is probably not quite as good as Princess Mononoke, but it's very close. The plot and characters are not quite as good, but the world building is better.
Rated 16 May 2016
nacho353Nacho353
Rated 13 Jan 2016
50
60th
Doesn't add anything to the manga (which is great, btw). Still a nice movie if you don't have the time or interest for reading it.
Rated 13 Jan 2016
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 02 Sep 2015
100
91st
A princess learns the truth about a toxic forest and battles an evil ruler's plans to destroy it.
Rated 02 Sep 2015
laochlaoch
Rated 01 Sep 2015
70
50th
It's just anime FernGully, but with better animation and a slightly better plot.
Rated 01 Sep 2015
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 24 Aug 2015
100
97th
Holy shit what a beautiful movie. I can't even come to terms with how awe struck I am with this. the storyline is powerful, the characters are unique and engaged in their world, I cant praise this movie enough.
Rated 24 Aug 2015
mfitzgeraldM.Fitzgerald
Rated 05 Aug 2015
86
78th
Great animation, great story, great characters, great everything. Miyazaki is one of the few that can make a movie with environmental themes without it being preachy and annoying.
Rated 05 Aug 2015
dardandardan
Rated 10 May 2015
80
86th
A multitrack Rube Goldberg machine. Engagingly undone of excess.
Rated 10 May 2015
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 03 Dec 2014
85
92nd
(2nd viewing)
Rated 03 Dec 2014

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