This classic animated movie I HIGHLY would recommend to anyone who loves old classic animation and film. From reading the books they captured all the characters so well, especially Frodo and Aragorn! From the music to the acting and atmosphere and the way they got it close to the books is beautifully done. I wish Ralph finished part 2 because I just know he would've made it fantastic especially my favorite part with shelob! The amount of work and artistry in this film is so gorgeous and I appreciate every part of it!!. This film I would also say is even better once you've read the BOOKS.
Unfortunately though I tend to see people from my newer generation (im 19) complaining about it and comparing this to the technology we have now. Everyone I have spoken to that grew up when this classic came out have said it was such a well done and amazing animation of its time and I agree. I also think that so called "movie critics " are very bias and aren't "prophesionals" at all. I just thought I'd add that I also like the pj versions too, I personally think that the cartoon and the live actions complete each other in different parts and with characters like samwise too as from reading the books they have half of him in the cartoon and the other half in the live actions.