im fond film vexes many reviewers rank peter jackson trilogy filmed novel always interpretive particular animated film relies artists vision judged terms speaking purist finer homage tolkien updated version film flaws stays truer source especially far characters concernedbr br in jackson version tolkiens frodo barely recognizable first scenes portrayed weakling constantly wavering manipulated forces around never standing two feet this physically metaphorically true wonder fate chose limp biscuit carry one ring cracks doom jackson unforgivably rewrites tolkien robs frodo finest moment allows arwen rescue ringwraithsbakshis version respects original presenting frodo demands wraiths go back trouble more bakshi sustains frodos character tolkien conceived it see decline weight burden increases frodo pivotal lord rings wonder jackson took liberties he numerous characterssince character development propels plot inevitable conclusion bakshis film better explores companionship legolas gimli judicious scenes completely lacking jacksons version similarly see boromir horsing pippin merry furthering idea fellowship liking camaraderie developed animated version live actionbr br tolkiens poetry important ingredient novels bakshi makes tribute one favorite scenes frodo sings merry old inn song minutes stumbling strider cheery tune chillingly juxtaposed darker theme music seconds later invisible friends visible wraiths frodo dangerously exposed one atmospheric portions film chills whenever see itbr br the well documented budgettime restrictions limit films final impact completed may resonated viewers is worth look even detractors admit peter jackson derived much inspiration prototype