Animator Ralph Bakshi's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord Of The Rings"trilogy is an entertaining film, but in attempting to remain faithful to the source material, Bakshi tries to cover too much ground. Tolkien fans, who are familiar with novels, will find it enjoyble, while others
may be confused by the action. Bakshi's rotoscope technique (animating live action) works well.
Released:
1978
Rated:
PG
Length:
131 mins