What is Ralph Bakshi's best work?

Question

The man has done some of the best animated films: "Fritz the Cat", a take on the classic underground comic, "Coonskin", a film based on the era of blaxploitation and crime films, "High Traffic", "Wizards", "Lord of the Rings", a retelling of the classic J.R.R. Tolkien novel, "The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse", another revival of the classic Mighty Mouse cartoon (co-directed with John Kricfalusi of Ren and Stimpy fame), and a guest-appearance on the Ren and Stimpy Show.

But which one of these classics is Ralph's best work?

Now that you mention it, I didn't really like the Tolkien pieces either. A good effort on Ralph's part, and a genius effort, but I honestly think that he should stick with what he's done before: guns, violence and Fritz.

Anyways, I haven't seen the sequel "Nine Lives of FtC", but I heard it's disappointing. But Fritz the Cat, that's the good stuff. I think I might see Coonskin right now.

Anyways, Mighty Mouse isn't bad. It's a cartoon with Ralph, but I have to say: the art is very similar (and even done at times) to that of John K., and the writing is decent, but it's Ralph and a great attempt at a director driven show.

Answer 1

I thought the Tolkein pieces stank, but consider "Wizards" his best work. I wished he had done the Lord of the Rings in a similar style.

Traffic was disturbing but VERY good. The first Fritz the Cat was plain fun, while the sequel was disappointing. I did not see the new Mighty Mouse.

Answer 2

I think " Cool World " is his best work and I have his other stuff...