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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang entranced and thrilled children and their parents when it puttered into the cinema in 1968. More than three decades later, and despite the eventual arrival of a stage version that throws the full weight of blockbuster effects at the story, the original remains the real thing for fans of all ages. The flying car is the star and it's impossible not to feel a surge of thrilling relief as the wings kick in when she plunges over the cliff and soars off on her great adventure. The songs might not be the greatest in musical history, but they are delivered with great charm by Dick Van Dyke as Caractacus Potts (a toned-down version of his infamous Bert in Mary Poppins), Sally Ann Howes (Truly Scrumptious) and the children.
And then there is Robert Helpmann's child catcher, a terrifyingly sinister figure who exudes a pungent whiff of undiluted evil unmatched by any character since Dorothy squared up to the witch in The Wizard of Oz. Cameos from British character actors abound: Benny Hill, Lionel Jeffries, Anna Quayle, James Robertson Justice and Max Wall all put in appearances that add some fibre to the overall sweetness of the story. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the ultimate nostalgic confection for family viewing.
Track listing:
Special Features
"A Fantasmagorical Motor Car" Featurette
"Remembering Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" With Dick Van Dyke
Vintage Featurettes - The Real Caractacus Potts - Dick Van Dyke Press Interview
Easter Eggs
Sing Along With Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Read Along With Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Interactive Games - One Person's Junk Is Another Person's Jalopy
Toot Sweet Sp,
Extracts from 'The Making Of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang The Mu,
Vintage Advertising Gallery
Photo Gallery.
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