Review of Mobile Suit Gundam I

Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981) 1981, what a time to be alive. Imagine this coming out and seeing such a profoundly different style of the show, especially with how different politically the world was back then with what was appropriate and what was not. The movie 1 of 3 culminations covering a series to a certain point brings home some pretty old ideas, age roles and gender roles. A story desperate enough to push children into action, women into most basic roles always second best and an old outlook on life. This itself is a piece of history that should not be forgotten. Women canalso be in front line roles but always feel a bit pushed down.

The movie takes from the start of the Gundam series where you really push into this crazy world. Most of humanity is already in devastation from fighting and yet it keeps going.

The sound is superb for its age and definitely has stood well considering what was available back then.

Characters are wide and varied but I cannot say they are all that memorable every day. One thing I really love especially later in the series is how they connect and how some characters here have children eventually that are involved in later movies and series. Not a spoiler just a fun fact. Amuro Ray the main character twinned as one with Char Aznable. Amuro Ray was a pretty difficult character since being pushed into such a situation but also treated like a petulant hero is difficult and you will see when watching.

The movie is a great start but at the same time almost feels a bit long with much more drama than I expected.

7/10.