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Believe it or not, it’s really pointless to rate Hayao Miyazaki’s movies, considering how none of his films have ever received below 80% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Yet, as per popular choice, Miyazaki’s 1984 animated movieNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, seemed to have earned a high Rotten score of 91% on the website.
Considering how most of his films turn out to be certified fresh by critics, the 1984 animation ended up being high on the Rotten score. But even then,Nausicaä of the Valley of the Windbeing Hayao Miyazaki’s worst movie, the 2005 Disney dub of the manga ended up being Shia LaBeouf’s best film of his 27-year-old acting career.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Windcrowned as Hayao Miyazaki’s lowest-rated movie
If you’re familiar with Japanese anime and manga projects,Hayao Miyazakiis a name you cannot look past. Being the co-founder of Studio Ghibli and the director ofacclaimed movieslikeSpirited AwayandMy Neighbor Totoro, Miyazaki has been synonymous with creating magical worlds and heartfelt stories.
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So, from a legend like him, it’s really hard to find bad movies. Even if you waste hours trying to find faults to pick at, you’ll still emerge engulfed in the beautiful animation and strong environmental message of Hayao Miyazaki’s films. But then, just for the sake of making a point, we scanned through the artist’s filmography.
In the end, we could only find his 1984 film,Nausicaä of the Valley of the Windas one of his lowest-rated films, with a 91% Rottenscore. Now, that’s an irony; because most filmmakers and actors try to achieve what seems like Hayao Miyazaki’s low. Therefore, calling it his worst-rated movie feels unfair because it’s still a masterpiece in its own right.
Hayao Miyazaki’s low turned out to be Shia LaBeouf’s career high
Now, for those who are unaware of the 2005 Disney dub ofNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, the English audio version of Hayao Miyazaki’s movie starredShia LaBeoufas Asbel, one of the key characters in the story, alongside Patrick Stewart and Uma Thurman. Therefore, known for live-action roles, LaBeouf’s performance as a voice actor in the animated masterpiece became a unique achievement in his career.
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So much so, that despite Shia LaBeouf’s long-standing Hollywood career with franchises likeTransformersand critically acclaimed films likeHoney Boyattached to his name, the 1984 manga became a standout project for him. Working on a Miyazaki film, even in a voice role gave him the opportunity to be a part of something legendary and timeless.
Most importantly, offering his voice inNausicaä of the Valley of the Windbecame one of the brightest highlights of Shia LaBeouf’s 27 years in Hollywood. Much like we mentioned earlier—Hayao Miyazaki’s low proves to be most actor and director’s struggle—even for LaBeouf it turned out to be the same. Considering how most of his films range between 70-80% RT score, even the “worst” of Miyazaki became LaBeouf’s shining achievement.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Windis currently available to watch on Max.
Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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