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Nausicaa Valley Of The Wind | 
 enlarge | Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: £19.99
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Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 1361
Format: Dubbed, Pal
Languages: English (Subtitled), Japanese (Original Language), English (Dubbed)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 116 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5060034573432
ASIN: B000ANVNH6
Release Date: September 26, 2005
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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 One of the best Anime you'll see September 7, 2006
M. I. Bucknall (UK)
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
Channel four recently put a Studio Ghibli film into its 100 films to see before you die, and it was Princess Mononoke, which is a great film, but in my opinion this is the film that should be there instead. Credited as a Studio Ghibli film is was not made by Ghibli, but by the people who would eventually become Ghibli when they made the second film, Laputa. First seen in the west as a butchered film called Warriors of the Winds, it sank beneath the waves until the recent interest in Ghibli with the release of Spirited Away and it was released in an uncut form with new voice talent. It is based on a Manga that Miyzaki had been writing for 13 years until he bought it to the screen.
It shows a world devastated by mans folly 1000 years before in a war in which burnt the world. Survivors now live in isolated communities seperated by the Sea of Decay, a poisonous forest inhabited by giant insects, chief of which are the Ohmu. Nausicaa is a Princess who lives in The Valley of the Winds. A peaceful place until it is shattered by a aircraft from the warlike people of Tolmekia, which crashes into there valley. Closely followed by a resuce party from Tolmekia it is discovered that the crash ship carries a weapon left over from the old world, with which the Tolmekians plan to destroy the Sea of Decay and reclaim the earth for man. Needless to say it goes a little pear-shaped.
The film, despite being made in 1984, is beautfully drawn and is superior to anything that Disney produced at the time. Its plot could be confusing to younger children, but the action keeps flowing and the storyline is intelligent to keep the adults engrossed. A great film for both young and old alike, as it show that animation is not just for children.
Ageing like a fine wine. Miyazaki's best finally on R2 DVD. February 19, 2006
Purge (Chester, UK)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
Whilst not a genuine Studio Ghibli film (it was made before the company was formed and it was this film that led to the formation of Ghibli) this is certainly one of Miyazaki's best.Although made in 1984, Nausicaa's animation is top notch (although understandably it does seem a litle dated when compared to the likes of Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle) and the storyline engrossing, exciting and magical. There is certainly a lot more action in this film than in any of the later Ghibli movies. This includes tank and plane battles and a horde of 'Ohmu' laying waste to various cities. All of this is shown tastefully and never goes over the top. Musically, the film does show its age as the soundtrack is comprised of a lot of 80's electronica. However, the composer was Joe Hisaishi, the man responsible for the composition of many other Ghibli soundtracks including Kiki's Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle as well as great non-Ghibli anime such as The Venus Wars. Fans should probably check out the Nausicaa soundtrack if they haven't already! I would probably put this as my favourite Miyazaki film with Spirited Away a very close second. It is certainly more enjoyable than the, at times ponderous Princess Mononoke. Whether you are an anime fan, a Miyazaki fan or just a lover of good films the Nausicaa is a film that you should not be without. It is truly an amazing achievement in every sense of the word.
Simply the best ... August 14, 2005
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I came accross this movie by accident many years ago and it inspired my great love of Japanese manga and animation. It is wonderful news that Studio Ghible are finally about to release the original to the UK market.This is an early Miyazaki movie (1986 ?) embracing all his now familiar hallmarks - superb illustration, great storey, intelligence and imagination, not to mention the best crazy flying machines you'll see and a heroine you couldn't help but fall in love with. I was stunned when I first saw it and have watched it over and over (I dont generally watch a movie more than once - I'm 35 after all!) Its probably still my favourite animation, despite some fierce competition from the Japanese animation houses. I can only find one very minor criticism: the move departs from the original cartoon series (reprinted by VIS in 7 volumes). Miyazaki's vision of Nausicca's world is far greater than the movie portrays and the storey far more complete and impressive. Watch this, its simply the best. And if you like the movie, dont miss the books :)
The best animation I have ever seen. December 30, 2005
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I love anime films. Especially Studio Ghibli films. Tending to be a bit drawn towards the more cutesy stuff, I was originally put off Nausicaa, until I had watched most of the others. Thankfully, I finally bought it the other day.
I have to say...this is probably the best film I have ever seen. There is a lot of violence and stuff similar to Princess Mononoke, but this is perfectly balanced by grace and beauty in form of Princess Nausicaa. From the very beginning I was really impressed (especially as she has a cute little sidekick).
This film is really emotional as well as being insanely capturing. Because it was originally released in 1984, the music is quite techno and amusing, but this doesn't really affect the quality of the movie.
I was absolutely taken with this film, and if you enjoy any anime's and animations at all, especially Studio Ghibli, I recommend this.
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