Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

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Walden C @lazerlemur Jan 18 "Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind" is amateurish when compared to the beautiful, polished epics that Ghibli has become known for, and yet it still shines in its incredible worldbuilding and bizarre charm, a true testament to the passion and creativity of the Studio Ghibli team. The execution here is rather clumsy. The transitions are awkward, one sound effect will cut off another, and the animation, especially in flying scenes, is uncomfortably clunky, with movements that feel almost robotic and utterly out of place in the massive, grand scene composition. The exposition is also notably heavy-handed. Many conversations exist for the sole reason of telling, rather than showing, the events of the story, and sound completely unnatural. However, this film succeeds against all odds at immersing viewers in its beautifully twisted world, and despite its dark tone, it is a piece of cinematic comfort food that I will undoubtedly be returning to again and again. See more Robert R @RobertRiley Jan 8 Though technically a pre-Ghibli work, "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" feels very much like a typical effort from the studio in question, albeit slightly lesser (for me, at least). The thematic underpinnings are there, but a little bit more heavy-handed than I'm used to when it comes to Miyazaki's stories. The visuals are — as always — terrific to look at, but I think the post-apocalyptic setting strips away an opportunity for true vibrance. It's also decidedly more violent than I was expecting. I know I'm nowhere near caught up in my Ghibli filmography viewing attempts, but I don't think I'm coloring outside the lines when I say that this might be the bloodiest thing Miyazaki's done to my knowledge. With that, though, there's still plenty of enjoyment to be had. The characters are likeable and well developed. The creativity is undeniable. I just think this was a very clear starting point for Miyazaki rather than the pinnacle of anything we know he's capable of. See more Kevin P Jan 5 An incredibly inspired and ambitious post-apocalyptic world that's told on such an epic grand scale. The mushroom jungle is surreal, beautiful, and unsettling all at the same time. The action scenes are energetic and riveting with tension. I love the poignant themes about nuclear annihilation and environmentalism. Nausicaa is an awesome female action star protagonist. The voice cast is great, especially Alison Lohman and Patrick Stewart. The Pikachu pet is useless, but cute. The bug monsters are creepy, but not evil. The warlord villains are pretty cool. There's a good twist about the underground petrified forest. I love the ethereal and creepy music leitmotif Requiem Lalalala. Admittedly, the pacing can be a little slow early on and some of the environmental dialogue can sometimes be a bit on-the-nose. I also wish we saw more character bonding moments. But it's still a very engaging plot with a very exciting and surreal climax that ties everything together perfectly. See more Ash U @Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Dec 17 Even after 40 years this movie still holds strong. I find myself always going back to watch this masterpiece over and over time and time again. With beautiful animation and fascinating lore it is impossible to say I can't recommend! I find it interesting that fox squirrels appear in both this and Castle In The Sky, that could mean they take place in the same world because I've seen all of Hayao Miyazaki's movies and I haven't seen the fox squirrels in anything else. The only thing I could ask for from this movie is more info on the 7 days of fire. If your reading this go and watch Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind along with Castle In The Sky. See more Noel L Nov 28 What an adventure. It was almost impossible to hate anyone in this film. And the story grabs you immediately See more Lucas O @LucasOMovies Jul 29 Rating: 89%. Much love to this movie. It embodies Ghibli with its wonderful animation, although a little dated now, and its unique world. I love dystopias and this was an interesting one. I loved the characters and it reminded me a lot of Princess Mononoke due to its underlying messages about living in harmony with nature. The voice acting was good (English) and I was surprised to later see some of the big names. The plot was entertaining and suspenseful with emotional moments. The sound and music was solid. (The one lalala song a bit odd, but it worked) My only critque is that the ending was a bit abrupt, and I wish we could have had a few more minutes of dialogue at the end to understand the implications of the final scene. See more Read all reviews

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