Movie Reviews for Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

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Movie Reviews of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

Movie Review: One of the best animation movies ever
Summary: 5 Stars

How i can describe this?
I will put my impressions in simple words: Nausicaa is one of the best
anime movies ever made, and i must note that is one of the best movies
in science fiction too, his level of excelence are not only restricted
to the world of animation. Simple one "must see" movie.

Movie Review: Almost 5 stars...
Summary: 4 Stars

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is truly a great movie. Although it can be a little hard to follow at times, even the younger veiwers will get the gist of it and enjoy it all the same. Nausicaa tells the story of Princess Nausicaa who helps rule the valley of the wind, one of the last places for humans on earth. This is because 1000 years ago the world was destroyed by war bringing on an onslaught of poisonous plants that covered the earth. Peace loving Nausicaa desperately tries to find a way to restore human's connection with nature and bring an end to the war around her.
Despite the fact this movie is definitly one of the better decisions I've made in my life, I have to say I hate the music. There are times when it can be completely corny, and almost ruined the movie for me. To put it this way, it's the kind of music I'd expect to find in a video game as opposed to an epic movie like this. Still, bad music can only do so much to ruin a movie, and it's still one of the most enjoyable movies I've ever come across. Just watch out for that music...

Movie Review: Miyazaki's Genius at Work
Summary: 4 Stars

Even though this is a bit environmental in nature, it is still a truly marvelous film. Anyone who buys it won't be disappointed!

Movie Review: Epic and incredibly creative
Summary: 5 Stars

For the past few years, I've seen several of Hayao Miyazaki's movies. All of them are wonderful in their own way. However, even though it's 22 years old now, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind shines as one of his best movies ever.

The plot is simple: a story about a girl, Princess Nausicaa of The Valley of the Wind. This minute, windmill-filled town is one of few places on Earth untouched by the Toxic Jungle. Due to horrible wars and tragedies among the human race, most of the Earth is covered by a mutated, poisonous forest that no human can survive in without a breath mask. To make things worse, enormous insects called Ohm live in this worldwide jungle--when someone disturbs the Ohm, everyone pays for it.

However, Nausicaa does not hate and fear the Ohm like the rest of humankind does. She is a sort of 'Doctor Dolittle'--someone who loves and understands all animal and insect life. She dares to venture out to the Toxic Jungle, exploring its nooks and crannies.

But the remnants of past conflicts still remain hidden on the Earth. Several gigantic creatures, doomsday machines of sorts, were put into hibernation at the end of the last war. Now, power-hungry kingdoms, still untouched by the Toxic Jungle, lust after those creatures and begin planning to awaken one, intending to use it for domination of the world. Nausicaa becomes irrevocably involved in this drama.

This story is classic to anime--incredibly convoluted and filled with commentary on humankind's mistakes. It remains a perfect fantasy that can be enjoyed and understood by everyone.