Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Special Edition) [DVD]

We bought this for our 7 year old granddaughter to watch. I love a good, clean classic that we don't have to worry about content. How I miss the days of good, clean family entertainment.

I enjoyed this movie cd very much. I am so glad you had it in stock and would send it to me so quickly

Saw a high-school musical and wanted to see the movie again. Those kids did an awesome job.

The media could not be loaded.  Despite the title of the listing, this is not the Version Française. If you're looking for the Edition Spéciale DVD, you may be disappointed. Got two from two different sellers. Both American English editions. However....! If you simply want French, Spanish, or Portuguese audio in addition to the English, this DVD has them! So, we just switch it to French audio each time we watch & voilà !

I used to watch this movie everyday every hour when I was a kid so much so my mom and brother burnt themselves out on it. They could sing all the songs even today. Ironically the only thing I remember I think was the old english gentleman saying push posh every once in a while. Added that line to my vocabulary for years lol. As for the rest of the movie I don't remember much of it. I bought this as a gift for a girl I like. I hope she will enjoy it. And that it works lol.

My father chose to take me to see Fitzwilly back in the day because we both loved Dick Van Dyke, but we both hated it, and I used to say I wish we had gone for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang instead. I was wrong.I don't know how this movie wasn't sued into oblivion, especially by Disney. It takes so much from Mary Poppins, it's an abomination. And throw in The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, My Fair Lady, Wile E Coyote cartoons...bits of business, choreography, and the music, one song is a direct rip off of With A Little Bit of Luck! I just thank God DVD didn't try another British accent, bad enough we've had to listen to the English bang on about his bad Cockney for the last 60 years.Talented cast, no mistake, but ill-used. I loved seeing Benny Hill, he did a good job, and laughing to myself, I said, where's the nurse in the garter belt and stockings! The next scene, the King's consort does a number in a merry widow wearing garter belts and black stockings, and I almost blew my teeth out. I was going to start singing Yakety Sax, but I was afraid Josh Hawley would start running past my living room, and if nothing else, I had just cleaned. Looking at the Child Catcher's nose, all I could think of was William Holden lighting Lucy's cigarette...kind of make up job someone would do in their personal bathroom on no notice.I watched this in five sittings, I wanted to finish it, but I just couldn't stick with it for an extended period, and it is painfully long and slow -- that Toot Sweets number was like one of those bugs you keep swatting but it never seems to die? I don't believe in lesser entertainment for kids -- if you are going to be bored with something that your kids will watch, you're aiming them low for a couple of hours peace, or you've lost something special you once had. I know what this film is trying to be, but it fails, because it is derivative and lazy, and everyone in this and everyone watching this deserve better.

This was a good price

Good children's films always offer something for adults or older audiences beyond the child audience. This film has very unique and good song and dance numbers, romantic intrigue in a very old fashioned courting by accident kind of way, slap stick antics, and jokes and gags that are obvious and subtle in nature.It is of course a film of the late 60s, and so there are some technical limitations with the special effects, but the film itself is a blend of genres and styles. And the bad guys are both scary and buffoons, and get their comeuppance in the end.The very talented Dick Van Dyke and lovely Sally Ann Howe make a terrific leading couple, and Lionel Jeffries playing the equally eccentric Potts senior, give the adults something to chew on as the younger audience focus on Heather Ripley and Adrian Hall, the child vicariants. It's a movies about espionage, about invention, about romance, about imagination and a car that does miraculous things.As a young boy I enjoyed it as a simple adventure story. As an adult I enjoyed it as a slapstick film that had quiet moments in it, but gave good subtle laughs with the entire cast. From the two spies, to Jeffries singing with the gaggle of dungeoned inventors, to the really sumptuous scenery of the English countryside, this is a film not to be missed, enjoyed either alone or with loved ones, and just watched when you're feeling down.I could take pot shots at the alteration from the original story, but that's nitpicking. The Bond production team felt like making a children's movie, and they did. With "Flying Colors" so to speak, tipping my hat to the original character.Check it out.

Imagine this, you have a child who loves "the beautiful car" but a certain streaming service removes it...PANIC! So we got straight on Amazon and ordered next day delivery, sorted!The story is a bizarre one...a car that a couple of children love whose Dad rescues it from the scrapyard and fully restores it with additions (as he's a crazy inventor). So along the way we have a love interest, a mad king (and queen), crazy town folk who have to hide their children from a dodgy child catcher who has caused trauma to children for over 50 years now! Add to this a bit of Barbara Windsor and a bit of Benny Hill, then all topped off with an incredible dollop of cheesy Dick (Van Dyke).That's yer film, it really does have everything from annoying songs to incredibly funny flying scenes. But can you spot the wires on the flying scenes?!?! The DVD transfer seems fine both audio and visually, it is no Blu-ray but good enough.A firm family favourite for generations, and I am sure it will be forever more. Well recommended (if you have earplugs and blindfold).

I bought this on Blu-Ray and was impressed with the quality. If you want a film to watch as a family for a Sunday afternoon which is pure, beautiful escapism (and who doesn't need that at the moment) then look no further. It still has an intermission break in the middle as originally intended in the Cinema. For us older generation it bring back happy memories of Childhood and seeing it in the cinema, for the younger generation it shows a great story, acted well (well apart from Dick Van Dyke's English accent), good songs, fun, suspense, everything you want from a movie. Sit back, get your ice-creams and just enjoy the ride.

I read other peoples comments on just how good the HD 1080 transfer to Blu Ray Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was. so i made the decision to get my own copy, to see if they were right.The colour reproduction and sound is almost as impressive as the film Zulu and i donot think there are many films on Blu Ray as fine as this one.Last night (9 Jan 2012) i had another critical look at the picture quality of this Blu Ray disc.The picture quality is remarkable to say the least, the litchen on the tiles of the garage roof where he assembles GEN11 can be seen in great detail with incredible sound quality to the accompanying music.Next to Zulu this BluRay disc is the best picture quality and sound i have experienced.Depending on equipment used i would love to know if there a finer quality picture available on Bluray.As it is to be expected the sound reproduction is magnificent in 7-1 Theatre Surround and the clarity and sharpness of picutre is almost perfect.Strangely enough because the picture and sound quality is so good i enjoyed the film far more than the standard dvd offering most of us are used to.When you can see and read background detail that before was unclear you enjoy the film so much more, you pause the film to see who is in the photographs in their livingroom and the billboards in the fairground and when the beautifull car fully restored makes its first appearence the shimmering light on GEN11 bodywork is gorgeous.Just pause the film at 52min 2sec and study the minute detail on the cars bodywork,the blades of grass as so clear and vivid you almost want to get up out of your chair and pick a handfull.I can still remember being taken by my mum to the now closed Plaza cinema in Cardiff the very week the film was released in 1968 when i was five yrs old, and even remember where in the auditorium i sat and i can remember going to Macross to be bought the original Corgi toy version of the car that same afternoon.Like all original Corgi toys i played and damaged them and who could blame me with no child thinking of keeping their toy as an investment.It is still an emotional event when Chitty makes her first appearence in the film and seeing GEN11 almost jump out of the screen in this Blu Ray transfer makes my memories of seeing the film back in 1968 that more special.One area of the film that looked especially impressive were the beach scenes filmed in the south of France where the grains of sand stood out as they should in 1080 quality.Now ive been told that not every Blu ray transfer is as successfull as others but anyone with a top quality HD tv and Blu Ray player should buy this film to see just how near perfect a Blu Ray transfer can be and remember it was made back in 1968 which makes it a fairly old film in modern cinema but as with his James Bond films Albert Broccoli the films director only used the finest film then available hence the stunning Blu Ray transfer we are lucky to see today.Any musical that can utilise 7-1 Surround sound to its advantage is bound to be a treat and this version of CCBB is on par with The Sound of Music faultless.When before i played the film very infrequently i can now see me playing this BluRay disc many times bcause the picture and sound is so good.Thank god for Blu Ray because when its this good its heaven.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG [1968] [Blu-ray] A Vivid, Splendid Ride! The Most Fantasmagorical Musical Entertainment in the History of Everything!Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, start your engines. You are about to take an incredible ride with one of the most wonderful family films of all time. With its clever tunes, including the 1968 OSCAR® Nominated Original Title Song. Marvellous cast and enchanting storyline, this delightful romp is lots of fun and simply "toot sweet" to pass up! 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.FILM FACT: "Doll on a Music Box" is sung near the end of the musical by Truly Scrumptious and is a musical counterpoint, also being sung simultaneously with Caractacus Potts' rendition of the song "Truly Scrumptious." Two songs apparently intended for the film but ultimately relegated only to instrumental background music are "Come to the Funfair" and the "Vulgarian National Anthem." The Caractacus Potts inventions in the film were created by Rowland Emett. In 1976, Time magazine, describing Rowland Emett's work, said no term other than "Fantasticator...could remotely convey the diverse genius of the perky, pink-cheeked Englishman whose pixilation's, in cartoon, watercolour and clanking 3D reality, range from the celebrated Far Tottering and Oyster Creek Railway to the demented thingamabobs that made the 1968 film `Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' a minuscule classic." The part of Truly Scrumptious had originally been offered to Julie Andrews, to reunite her with Van Dyke after their success in `Mary Poppins.' Julie Andrews rejected the role specifically because she considered the part too close to the Mary Poppins mould.Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Gert Fröbe, Anna Quayle, Benny Hill, James Robertson Justice, Robert Helpmann, Heather Ripley, Adrian Hall, Barbara Windsor, Davy Kaye, Alexander Doré, Bernard Spear, Stanley Unwin, Peter Arne, Desmond Llewelyn, Victor Maddern, Arthur Mullard, Ross Parker, Gerald Campion, Felix Felton, Monti DeLyle, Totti Truman Taylor, Larry Taylor, Max Bacon, Max Wall, John Heawood, Michael Darbyshire, Kenneth Waller, Gerald Taylor, Eddie Davis, Michael Audreson (uncredited), Theo Aygar (uncredited), John Baskcomb (uncredited), Phil Collins (uncredited), John Crocker (uncredited), Gabrielle Daye (uncredited), Harry Fielder (uncredited), Kay Hamilton (uncredited), Miranda Hampton (uncredited), Connel Miles (uncredited), Roy Murray (uncredited), Grace Newcombe (uncredited), Dickie Owen (uncredited), Colin Rix (uncredited), Jessie Robins (uncredited), John Ruddock (uncredited) and Richard Wattis (uncredited)Director: Ken HughesProducers: Albert R. Broccoli and Stanley SopelScreenplay: Ken Hughes and Roald DahlComposers: Richard M. Sherman (lyrics), Robert B. Sherman (lyrics) and Irwin Kostal (score) (uncredited)Cinematography: Christopher ChallisVideo Resolution: 1080pAspect Ratio: 2.20:1 [Super Panavision 70]Audio: English: 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, Spanish: 5.1 Dolby Digital and French: 5.1 DTSSubtitles: English SDH, Spanish and FrenchRunning Time: 140 minutesRegion: All RegionsNumber of discs: 1Studio: 20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentAndrew's Blu-ray Review: When one thinks of Ian Fleming, one name usually pops to mind: Bond; James Bond. But in 1968, another of Fleming's creations made the leap to the big screen with ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.’ This curiously titled film is based on a children's book by Ian Fleming and stars Dick Van Dyke, who previously appeared in the highly successful 1964 fantasy film, ‘Mary Poppins’ now appears as Caractacus Potts, an inventor who spins a remarkable tale for his two children about a magical flying car.‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' belongs to a class of films that are often mistaken for Disney productions when they're in fact not. While on other movies the reasoning doesn't usually go further than the use of animation or archetypes made popular by Disney, in the case of `Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' the confusion is more warranted. Dick Van Dyke playing the male lead in a splashy, two-and-a-half-hour 1960s musical with songs by the Sherman Brothers and score by Irwin Kostal is understandably reminiscent of ‘Mary Poppins.’ `Throw in a prim and proper female lead and two children, all from England, and the comparisons to Disney's 1964 classic are inevitable.Loosely based on a book by creator Ian Fleming, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' finds its protagonist by way of Caractacus Potts [Dick Van Dyke]. Caractacus Potts is an inventor, but not a very successful one. As the single father of children Jemima [Heather Ripley] and Jeremy [Adrian Hall], he struggles to make ends meet. The children request he save a used motorcar from destruction, so Caractacus Potts has it completely refurbished, christening it Chitty Chitty Bang Bang based on the sound it makes.With Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the trio meets the refined, well-to-do Truly Scrumptious [Sally Ann Howes], daughter of a rich candy factory owner. She joins the group on a picnic that leads to storytelling from Potts. In his tale, the petulant and greedy Baron Bomburst [Gert Fröbe] seeks to steal Chitty for himself. Unable to do so, he kidnaps Grandpa Bungie Potts [Lionel Jeffries], thinking him to be the creator of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car. Thanks to the features Caractacus Potts has installed in the vehicle, the gang follows Baron Bomburst by both sea and air to the land of Vulgaria, where children are strictly prohibited. Now Caractacus Potts finds himself having to both rescue Grandpa Bungie Potts and keep his children safe.The second half of the picture works much better, which is unusual, since many musicals have a strong first act to which the second can't compare, especially with films of the genre of ‘The Sound of Music,' `Funny Girl' and `Fiddler on the Roof' immediately come to mind. That's not to say that `Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' in Act II isn't perfect, however. The whole thing is played pretty much as a farce and because of that, there's barely a sense of peril. Only two scenes involving Robert Helpmann's as the creepy “Child Catcher” character present any real tension.Even at its most self-serving, the picture is still entertaining for a variety of reasons. The songs by Richard and Robert Sherman are as strong as those of their other works. The title song and "Toot Sweets" both stay in one's head for days while "Doll on a Music Box" has a haunting quality to it. The choreography by ‘Mary Poppins' Marc Breaux and Dee Dee Wood is also impressive, particularly on "Toot Sweets" and "Me Ol' Bamboo." Often, musical numbers have a different feel from their surroundings, but these ones display just as much creativity and imagination as the dramatic scenes.The screenplay, by Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes, who also directs, is remarkably good. The music is not distinguished, but with lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, like "Oh, what a lovely, lonely man," and "There's magic in the wake of a fiasco" and lines like "Zis is X speaking." The film, which accelerates, as a musical should, as it goes along can hardly miss. The preoccupation with sweets and machinery seems ideal for children. There is a very jolly, well done dance number, in which Miss Sally Ann Howes and Dick Van Dyke play puppets in Vulgaria, and another wittily vicious, patty cake minuet, choreographed by Marc Breaux and Dee Dee Wood.Dick Van Dyke essentially plays himself here, which is just fine as he exudes natural charm as always. His charisma is almost enough to make one forget he's the sole American in this production, a fact that makes him being the father of two British children a bit odd, and Dick Van Dyke reportedly refused to do an accent for the film after the criticism he endured for his Cockney one in `Mary Poppins.'The rest of the cast is likewise appealing and obviously having a great deal of fun. Most surprising is Gert Fröbe. Having only seen him as the calm and collected Bond villain Goldfinger, his over-the-top temper tantrums as the Baron are quite a revelation. Other cast members like Sally Ann Howes, Benny Hill, and Lionel Jeffries feel slightly underutilised, but they make the most of their screen time, particularly Lionel Jeffries.The fantasy side of the film is deliberately a little obvious technically, so that when Chitty Chitty Bang Bang flies or floats, in a kind of paper cut-out processing shot, it is just clear enough that what's happening is not real. The jokes and puns are fairly distributed among age levels. There are some subtle, intelligent concessions to a child's view of the absolute, unappeasable arbitrariness of adult power, particularly the habit of replying to an absolutely crucial question, some children, in this case, wanting to know whether they are going to get out of a dungeon or not, "Well, we'll see."There's a lot to like about `Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.' It has memorable numbers, staggering production design, and a sense of whimsy that's reflected in its cast. Unfortunately, it takes too long to really get going and prefers showing off what it can do rather than serving the story it's telling. So long as expectations are kept in check, fans of musical fantasies in the vein of ‘Mary Poppins' should enjoy this.Blu-ray Video Quality – `Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' was shot in spherical 65mm format, but a 70mm for theatrical prints, here called Super Panavision as that company provided the lenses and cameras, but which was basically the same as Todd-AO, the better-known process, at least as Todd-AO existed in the late-1960s. The result is an extremely sharp, steady image along the lines of similar 65mm titles released films. The detail is just incredible, especially in wide shots and tight close-ups, where landscapes and actors' faces, pebbles on a beach, the texture of the costumes and make-ups on the actors, really take on an almost 3D look. Viewers can note the extreme detail given to even the extras' costumes and grotesque make-up and hairstyles, or in Ken Adam's highly imaginative set design.Blu-ray Audio Video – The Roadshow presentations of `Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' were also in six-track magnetic stereo, with fully directional dialogue and superb fidelity that, to my ears at least, home theatre audio still can't quite surpass. The 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio comes awfully close, however. It's extremely strong for what it is, really maximizing the audio in every scene. The film was preceded by a brief overture, includes an unusual cliff-hanger intermission break, entr'acte, and exit music, all of which are included here.Blu-ray Special Features and Extras:Special Feature: Sing-Along: The Blu-ray carries over virtually all of the supplements from 2003's two-disc Special Edition DVD starting with a sing-along. As expected, this offers all of the film's musical numbers with accompanying lyrics that change colours so the singer can follow along. In a nice touch, this can be activated on the film itself or one could choose to play only the musical numbers individually or consecutively.Special Feature: Chitty Chitty's, Bang Bang: Driving Game: The first of the Blu-ray-exclusive is where the player must guide the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car through a path made out to look like a 2D board game. Along the way, the player must avoid hitting obstacles and characters. The gameplay itself is shockingly clunky compared to most Blu-ray games, and to make matters worse, it is over in approximately 60 seconds.Special Feature: Toot Sweet Toot's Musical Maestro: At six points throughout the film, a selection of coloured candies will emerge at the bottom of the screen. The player must press the corresponding colour keys on their remote in the same order the sweets twirl in. Why this is placed over the feature film six times instead of in an isolated set-top game is anyone's guess. It's boring and offers no treat for successful play.Special Feature: Remembering `Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' with Dick Van Dyke [2003] [25:58] Showcases a then-current interview with the actor about his experiences making the film. While he lavishes praise on his co-workers and the film itself, he still provides plenty of substantial information. Nearly every musical number he was a part of is given some attention, and he even points out little details to look for in each. While it's a shame Sally Ann Howes and the two actors who played the children weren't interviewed to give this piece a broader perspective, Dick Van Dyke's winning enthusiasm makes the featurette worth a look.Special Feature: A Fantasmagorical Motorcar [2003] [9:43] looks at the iconic car itself and its owner Pierre Picton. Pierre Picton tells of how he was entrusted with the car's maintenance during production and how he later stumbled upon it once again, purchasing it for himself. He also gives a detailed examination of the car and all of its kooky details. Pierre Picton's anecdotes are interesting, and the showcasing of the car gives one an appreciation for its design.Special Feature: Sherman Brothers Demos [2003] [30:20] Performed by the Sherman Brothers themselves, whether or not both are present is difficult to tell as only Richard is singing. What makes this particularly unique is that three of the demos are for songs that didn't make it into the film. All are a treat to hear and are surprisingly crisp in quality. Note that during the duration of these songs, a static image of the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car is placed on the screen. While a half-hour may not be enough time to create burn-in on a screen, it's still a little uncomfortable not to have other images in rotation.Special Feature: Vintage Documentary: The Ditchling Tinkerer [1968] [10:06] You get a trio of promotional clips from the time of the film's release. Focuses on inventor Roland Emmett. Roland Emmett can be credited with the many bizarre contraptions found in the Caractacus Potts home, and he even gives us a closer examination of how these work.Special Feature: Dick Van Dyke Press Interview [1967] [8:48] Here you have a single-take Q & A between the actor and off-screen journalists whose questions are rather banal and even a little sceptical. While Dick Van Dyke's answers are well thought-out, his mannerisms and expressions throughout the interview make him seem a little tipsy. When one knows of the actor's struggle with alcohol during this time period, it makes for somewhat uneasy viewing.Special Feature: The Potts Children [3:05] Looks at the child actors Heather Ripley and Adrian Hall. We see them fooling around with the other actors in between takes and even some of their (staged) time exploring the German countryside. Oddly, the children, especially Heather Ripley, sound significantly older in their narration, making one wonder how long the film's post-production process ran.Special Feature: Photo Gallery: You have a 46-still photo gallery contains various shots from the set, both candid behind-the-scenes and ones shot for promotional purposes.Vintage Advertising Galleries: Contains the Theatrical Trailer [3:20], a French Theatrical Trailer [3:36] and five TV spots [3:36].Finally, while perhaps falling short of being a genuine classic, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' remains an absolute cinematic delight, which has been a massive favourite of mine for years. It is definitely recommended for viewers of all ages, but it's absolutely essential viewing for children. The hi-definition image and sound are terrific, making it easy to suggest why you should get this awesome Blu-ray disc and again I am so proud to now have it added to my Blu-ray Collection and if you have not got this in your Blu-ray Collection, then you are missing out on a fantastic treat and it will take you on a fantastic journey and all the extras you get with this Blu-ray disc is totally fascinating and is an added bonus. Highly Recommended!Andrew C. Miller – Your Ultimate No.1 Film AficionadoLe Cinema ParadisoUnited Kingdom

Based on the novel written by James Bond creator Ian Flemming, this delightful fantasy charts the journey into the mysteriously childless world of Vulgaria by Caractacus Potts, his two children, Truly Scrumptious and super car Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.I think the main thing that makes this film work so well is that it has a little of everything to make a successful family movie. Catchy tunes at every turn, a fairy tale kingdom awash with colour, bonkers technology, and a little slice of wickedness involving class distinction. Split very much into two halves, Chitty at its core is really about forming a complete family. We are introduced to Caracatus (Dick Van Dyke) who is a single father, who is doing his best to raise his two children with moral fortitude. It's through the children's love of an old rusty car that Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is born, and after pretty lady Truly Scrumptious (a gorgeous Sally Ann Howes) comes into their lives, all four of them enter the second half of the movie after having firmly capturing the audience's attention with a firming promise of a family in waiting.The second half of the picture then whisks us far away into fantasy territory. Vulagaria is ruled by crackers toy obsessive Baron Bomburst (Gert Fröbe in wonderful bacon sandwich mode), he has banned children, and naturally he has his sights set firmly on the magnificence that is Chitty Chitty. Bomburst sends out his child snatcher to nab Caracatus' kids in the hope of bargaining for the special car. The child snatcher played by Robert Helpman is as iconic as he is terrifying, wonky hat and pointy nose he lures children in with promises of sweets and treacle tarts, he thus became the invader of many a childs poor nightmares for sure.But this is a family film after all, and sure enough this splendid ride speeds to a joyous finale that is cloaked in colour and feel good eccentricity, yep, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang still works on repeat viewings. 8/10