This movie definitely ranks among my top 5 animes. In a way I’ve liked post-apocalyptic worlds since a while, but this is a true masterpiece.

Story-wise, a masterly woven plot with a solid background - a vast and complex universe where a group of people struggles for peaceful survival, until a single incident causes a political power struggle in which individuals are set up against other as well as against nature.

An emphasis on environmental themes (though not overwhelming); raw, touching emotion; and a deep and beautiful message - this film is heartwarming and made me think at the same time. An old anime movie, yes, but with a deep lesson about loving the world and nature, Hayao Miyazaki-san has created a timeless classic.

The dialogue flows smoothly, and the voice acting is brilliant. The artwork is just beautiful; animation-wise, there's no special effects, but then again this film doesn't need those.

A definitely moving work IMO, a true gem in anime - unless you're into hardcore action only, or can't stand post-apocalyptic works, I'd suggest you at least give it a try.

Timeless!~ (show less)

Story telling at it's finest! Miyazaki's works are masterpieces that no review can really do justice to... if you haven't seen Nausicaa then you are missing out big-time. Although the BGM is somewhat dated and the animation is obviously not the 3Dish clean cut style of today, you can't deny it's a true work of art. It's like saying the Mona Lisa is crap because it's so old!

The world that Miyazaki has crafted in Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa is vast and complex. What starts as a simple tale of a post-apocalyptic society struggling to survive and live in peace soon breaks down into a political power struggle pitting man against man and man against nature... as with many Miyazaki works, this one also has an emphasis on environmental themes, however it was not overbearing or aggressive in its message.

What is noticeable is how he is able to weave raw threads of emotion into a tapestry of feeling that ultimately climaxes in an ending that is remonstrative and heartwarming at the same time...

Nausicaa is an anime masterpiece and one not to be missed!

Highly recommended! (show less)