This movie is beautiful. Although it has a few rough edges, mainly because its budget wasn't as generous as in later Hayao Miyazaki movies, they don't really get in the way. Nausicaä is one of my favorite characters ever, brave, kind and strong. Unforgettable music from Joe Hisaishi. By the way, the manga is a must read and goes way beyond the movie.
This movie is great in so many levels. But it's not for the faint of heart. It deals with some serious stuff, in a very serious and violent way. It also assaults the senses with the oppressive soundtrack and the haunting visuals.
It's far from perfect, especially from a screenplay standpoint, but it's one of my favorite movies. Sucked me right from the beginning, and if you pay attention to the details, you can find a lot of creativity in the art direction and in the clever special effects.
Technically excellent, this movie also sports a well-crafted plot. Acting and direction are both top-notch, and will keep your eyes glued to the screen until the ending credits.
Terry Gilliam does it again. In this sci-fi flick, one of the best ever, he even manages to pull an above average performance from Bruce Willis, and Brad Pitt is just great. This is a very clever movie which never underestimates the viewer's intelligence.