Far from being the best anime ever. But it is one of the best technically. And sadly, it pales when compared to the manga, which is actually my favorite manga of all time.
I watched this movie a long time ago and thought that it was pretty good. I'm not sure why people go so crazy for it though. I also prefer Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away.
Best anime movie ever. So glad they didn't go through with the remake. Keep it in its original form.