Commentary
“The Lord of the Rings” books by J.R.R. Tolkien were originally published in 1954 and 1955. The trilogy was the sequel to his whimsical children’s book “The Hobbit,” which was very well received in 1937. The books gained a loyal following during the 1960s, so they were made into a few cartoon adaptations. However, the literary fame has been completely eclipsed in the last twenty years by the Peter Jackson movie trilogy. These three epic films have become the standard for the story, so it’s likely that no other film version could be taken seriously.
