I think Peter Jackson's film was definitely more respectable to Tolkien but there are nice aspects of the Bashki movie also. I own both of the movies on DVD and have watched both many times. I think Bashki's would be amazing if it wasn't for all the annoying rotoscope effects. For me it just seems like lazy animation. About the Arwen and Legolas taking place of Glorfindel (Elf of Rivendell), I think it was mainly for the audiences these days with short attention spans. People don't like too many characters. I know some who can't even name the entire fellowship! All the characters certainly are more "real" in Jackson's film because of the strange costumes that they rotoscoped in Bashki's. Both of the movies are great and I recommend people see both. I am looking forward to "The Return of the King".
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