I watched this because it was in a recommended watch order for early Godzilla films, most likely to provide context when they crossover later. The movie itself is not nearly as good as the first Godzilla film, but it is definitely better than the rushed sequel Godzilla got (Raids Again). The human "ground story" of this kaiju film is not as hardhitting as nuclear armament commentary, but it is definitely just interesting enough to keep you invested. Due to the nature of Rodan being a flying creature, it's hard to say the destruction scenes are super amazing, but it has its moments. If you're into old kaiju films and don't mind obvious practical effects and some corny dialogue/writing, Rodan is a solid film to watch.

To be clear, I watched the Japanese version with subtitles, not the American edited/dubbed version.