Well, the Bakshi (sp) version was good as far as it went - I adored it when it was theater-released back in the day...
But I'm glad 7yo saw the Rankin-Bass first, then he could handle the more graphic battle scenes in Bakshi... which prepped him for the Two Towers - Helm's Deep was pretty intense...
Bakshi is an abomination. At least the animated RotK had the ever-popular "Where there's a whip" song.
We watched all three at Entmoot. Will have to again at Shootmoot next June. You should consider joining us in Missouri at Dogwood Ridge.
But, fair warning - never ever sneak up on g'nad.