Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Special Edition)

Starring:Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Gert FrÃ¶be, Anna Quayle, Benny Hill, James Robertson Justice, Robert Helpmann, Heather Ripley, Adrian Hall, Barbara Windsor, Davy Kaye, Alexander DorÃ©, Bernard Spear, Stanley Unwin, Peter Arne, Desmond Llewelyn, Victor Maddern, Arthur Mullard, Ross Parker
Director: Ken Hughes
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Product Type: DVD

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This remastered, pan-and-scan 30th-anniversary edition of that kiddie-car caper is flawed but solid family fare. It retains a quaint charm while some of the songs--including the title tune--are quite hummable. A huge plus is Dick Van Dyke, who is extremely appealing as an eccentric inventor around the turn of the century. With nimble fingers and a unique way of looking at the world, he invents for his children a magic car that floats and flies. Or does he? The special effects are tame by today's standards, and the film is about 20 minutes too long--but its enthusiasm charms. The script was cowritten by Roald Dahl and based on the novel by Ian Fleming, best known for his James Bond adventures. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Description

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls start your engines. You're about to take an incredible ride with one of the most wonderful family films of all time! Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has never looked or sounded better. Dick Van Dyke stars as eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, who creates an extraordinary car called Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. It not only drives but also flies and floats as it leads him, his two children and his beautiful lady friend, Truly Scrumptious (Sally Ann Howes), into a magical world of pirates, castles and endless adventure.

Customer Reviews:

UNABLE TO SEE DVD.......2007-06-27

THE ITEM ARRIVED IN GREAT CONDITION ALTHOUGH SLOW IN DELIVERY. CANNOT SEE THE FILM I ORDERED BECAUSE IT IS FOR REGION 1 AND I NEED FILMS FOR REGION 2. REALISED WHEN I PUT THE DVD ON. MY MISTAKE. RATED 5 STARS BECAUSE OF THE WAY IT WAS PACKED.

Lotsa Fun.......2007-06-27

The music is great -- I enjoyed singing along. There are a lot of laughs and some clever surprises. Maybe a bit overdone in spots (emphasis on the fact that the kids weren't in school because they didn't want to be, and the "goblin" character with the silly nose), but all in all it kept my attention from beginning to end. I look forward to watching it again.

Charming Musical with Humor and Fun........2007-06-25

Like "Mary Poppins". A charming story of adventure, imagination, and warmth. England, a 1920's race-car, charming children, their inventor father, a pretty woman, romance, an evil baron ruler of Vulgaria, a castle, a peasant village, songs and dancing, humor, and fun.

Good songs by the same Sherman brothers who wrote the songs of "Mary Poppins". Same dance choreographer from "Mary Poppins". Based on the novel by Ian Fleming, a real life secret agent in World War II. Movie script by Ronald Dahl, who wrote "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". Dick Van Dyke, and an all-star cast, though many unknowns. A very creative real-life inventor created the interesting inventions. A lot of bright, talented, people came together for this film. Too bad they can't make them like this anymore.

I bought this Special Edition for the second disc with the behind-the-scenes. An interesting look at the real life inventor behind the interesting inventions. I also enjoyed the interview with Dick Van Dyke.

I also bought the other full-screen edition, for the better, natural picture quality. It is not a big difference. Full-screen edition does not have the behind-the-scenes.

The producer of James Bond films gave the Disney team a free hand, but could not restrain himself from interjecting one risque' singing scene with a scantily clad baroness. However, the focus of the scene is humor and a good song. It is a great duet, with some great melodramatic acting. Though the scene would have been better with a modestly dressed baroness.
The rest of the film is a Disney style.

A MOTORCAR THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF............2007-06-22

I've always had a fond affection for auto's with a heart and soul- if I could I would own HERBIE, THE BATMOBLIE and for sure THE GEN II CHITTY! - she's a real beauty and knows how to treat a lady to a ride. Great for kids - and adults that want to be kids again! - ITS WIZARD!!! ITS SMASHING!!! ITS KEEN!!! Have Fun!!!

Excellent Family Movie.......2007-06-01

If you have children who are still awed by the magical this movie is for you! The story of an eccentric inventor father and his two young children who discover this junked race car. They fix up the car and magical things happen. Lots of singing and dancing. Lots of fantasy type characters. It is a G movie!

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Special Edition)

Average customer rating:

UNABLE TO SEE DVD
Lotsa Fun
Charming Musical with Humor and Fun.
A MOTORCAR THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF.....
Excellent Family Movie

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Special Edition)
Starring: Dick Van Dyke , Sally Ann Howes , Lionel Jeffries , Gert Fröbe , and Anna Quayle
Director: Ken Hughes
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0000C2IQD
Release Date: 2003-11-25

Amazon.com

This 1968 kiddie-car caper is flawed but solid family fare. It retains a quaint charm while some of the songs--including the title tune--are quite hummable. A huge plus is Dick Van Dyke, who is extremely appealing as an eccentric inventor around the turn of the century. With nimble fingers and a unique way of looking at the world, he invents for his children a magic car that floats and flies. Or does he? The special effects are tame by today's standards, and the film is about 20 minutes too long--but its enthusiasm charms. The script was cowritten by Roald Dahl and based on the novel by Ian Fleming, best known for his James Bond adventures. --Rochelle O'Gorman

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Customer Reviews:

UNABLE TO SEE DVD.......2007-06-27

Lotsa Fun.......2007-06-27

Charming Musical with Humor and Fun........2007-06-25

A MOTORCAR THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF............2007-06-22

Excellent Family Movie.......2007-06-01

Family Classics 3-Pack Gift Set (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang / The Black Stallion / Yours, Mine and Ours)

Average customer rating:

very pleasant
love these, but...

Family Classics 3-Pack Gift Set (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang / The Black Stallion / Yours, Mine and Ours)
Starring: Kelly Reno , Mickey Rooney , Teri Garr , Clarence Muse , and Hoyt Axton
Director: Carroll Ballard , Ken Hughes , and Melville Shavelson
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
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ASIN: B0002V7O7O
Release Date: 2004-11-16

Description

Disc 1: THE BLACK STALLION Disc 2: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Disc 3: YOURS, MINE AND OURS

Customer Reviews:

very pleasant.......2007-01-16

the black stallion: a masterpiece! (rate: 5)
chitty chitty bang bang: my children appreciated it very much (rate: 3)
yours, mine and ours: very nice for the whole family (rate: 4)

love these, but..........2005-05-05

individually, i like all these movies, but WHY did they bundle the 3 together? hummmm.. 3 totally different genres. scratching my head on that one...

OK - you want a review - here it is:

chitty chitty bang bang - wonderful fun for the whole family. clean and happy, nice songs, sweet story. 4 1/2 stars.

the black stallion - great kid, great horse. stunning photography. love the music, love the beach scene the best. beautiful. a boy and a horse. it rocks. 5 stars. woo hoo.

yours mine and ours - Lucile ball, Henry Fonda. i love this movie. too many kids and the parents trying to handle it. good clean sweet fun. you'll laugh - you'll cry. you'll be glad you don't have 15 odd kids.

this movie is actually based on a true story. i read the book. they were a military family, stationed near Seattle, i believe, on whidby island, i think. anyway, the book was good too. you get a lot more detail on how to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for 15, in an assembly line in the morning before school.

and how do the parents get a minute alone together to conceive the "ours" of the story?! it's a hoot! 5 stars. love it.

Average customer rating:

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang / Prancer
Starring: Dick Van Dyke , Sally Ann Howes , Lionel Jeffries , Gert Fröbe , and Anna Quayle
Director: Ken Hughes , and John D. Hancock
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
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ASIN: B0002V7O9M
Release Date: 2004-11-16

Average customer rating:

Great Entertainment
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/Prancer

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ASIN: B0002V7O9C
Release Date: 2004-11-16

Customer Reviews:

Great Entertainment.......2007-01-14

It's so sad that movies like this are no longer produced. Children need to dream and fantasise and thsi movie is a perfct venue for this.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/Prancer.......2007-01-10

My kids of course love Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, as do I, but they also really enjoyed Prancer. This was a great package deal and I'm sure the dvds will be viewed frequently for years to come.

Christmas Fanfare 3-Pack Gift Set (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang / Muppet

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Christmas Fanfare 3-Pack Gift Set (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang / Muppet
Starring: Steve Whitmire , Dave Goelz , Bill Barretta , Eric Jacobson (II) , and David Arquette
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher , Ken Hughes , and John D. Hancock
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
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ASIN: B0002V7O7E
Release Date: 2004-11-16

Description

Disc 1: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Disc 2: IT'S A VERY MERRY MUPPET CHRISTMAS Disc 3: PRANCER

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang [Region 2]
Starring: Dick Van Dyke , Sally Ann Howes , Lionel Jeffries , Gert Fröbe , and Anna Quayle
Director: Ken Hughes
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00004VYP7

Average customer rating:

UNABLE TO SEE DVD
Lotsa Fun
Charming Musical with Humor and Fun.
A MOTORCAR THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF.....
Excellent Family Movie

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang [Region 2]
Starring: Dick Van Dyke , Sally Ann Howes , Lionel Jeffries , Gert Fröbe , and Anna Quayle
Director: Ken Hughes
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00004CZ7V

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Customer Reviews:

UNABLE TO SEE DVD.......2007-06-27

Lotsa Fun.......2007-06-27

Charming Musical with Humor and Fun........2007-06-25

A MOTORCAR THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF............2007-06-22

Excellent Family Movie.......2007-06-01

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang [Region 2]
Starring: Dick Van Dyke , Sally Ann Howes , Lionel Jeffries , Gert Fröbe , and Anna Quayle
Director: Ken Hughes
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0000BZND7

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang [Region 2]
Starring: Dick Van Dyke , Sally Ann Howes , Lionel Jeffries , Gert Fröbe , and Anna Quayle
Director: Ken Hughes
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00004VY34

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