if you have read the book then forget the character that tolkien build in your head . the representation of hobbit and dwarf etc have have the wouldisney treatment . the dark rider be excellent and and a i have always imagine from the book . cinematically this be an excellent film and mix live motion and animation to produce amazing effect for the year . i only wish he ( bakshi ) have be give the money to complete his epic . it worth have the video a they will be worth a bit after the 2001 lord of the ring .