Surely the oldest will remember this mythical film, which achieved a huge success in the sixties and he ended up dazzling a whole generation with his catchy songs.
In 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' we find one of those endearing musical comedies. Its protagonist is an old man car of races that an eccentric inventor makes him fly and float through the water. A peculiar film, but very funny and that manages to start smiles and make sing with a very contagious and optimistic music, the work of the Sherman brothers (well known for their compositions for Disney).
The curious thing about the ingenious 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', directed by Ken Hughes in 1968, it is based on a literary work by Ian Fleming, the very creator of James Bond and the entire saga of 007. And that its author wrote thinking of his son, in 1964.
Subsequently, it soon became the film we all know, but we must not forget the value of the original work, considered a classic of children's literature. Even becoming a great Broadway musical of remarkable success.
What counts
The story of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' is very funny and we know the eccentric and picturesque character of Caractacus Potts (played by Dick van dyke). It is an inventor who manages to turn an old racing car into a vehicle capable of flying and floating in the water.
This is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the true protagonist of the story, which owes its name to the peculiar sounds it makes while it circulates. In it travels the inventor (who is a widower) with his two young children, his father and his crush on a magical world, full of imagination and populated by pirates in a scenario of castles and fantasy.
So they live a great adventure facing several villains, especially the evil Baron Bomburst. A sinister character who is responsible for putting the counterpoint to the film, giving it a dark touch (and suspense). The whole story is accompanied by the catchy rhythm of some happy songs They are accompanying the story. Especially known is the song of the same title that was even nominated for an Oscar.
We like it because ...
Although the film does not have very striking special effects, rather the opposite, that does not take away the charm of a very funny family story. Distill that classic air of the great movies for all Hollywood audiences, but the truth is that the story is very imaginative and arouses interest from the beginning.
The fact of being accompanied by songs makes empathy with the characters very large and sure that the little ones enjoy the main characters singing the musical themes of the film.
And we cannot forget the display of imagination of the entire film, with very curious characters and legendary scenarios, typical of a good children's story. An excellent adaptation of the original work by director Ken Hughes himself and the imaginative and splendid writer Roald Dahl.
Values transmitted by 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'
This film has always sent me a contagious "good vibes". Perhaps its songs, the eccentric of its protagonist, the charm of the old car that comes alive and not precisely with special effects. The fact is that the movie gets win the attention of adults and children Very easily.
The imaginative story that unfolds emphasizes the adventure, but also in the family unit (in fact it is the common thread of history) and values as solidarity.
Although I would especially appreciate the feeling of joy, the need to get carried away by the imagination and to this contributes and much, all the songs.
Recommended from 4 years
It is a feature film, so children even under four years who like movies and endure without much impatience, will be able to enjoy 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'. Although it is from that age when they can more easily live it with more interest, especially for the suspense doses that the story presents us.
In conclusion, it is an ideal movie to watch parents, mothers and children together and perform some of the best known songs in chorus.
The film can be easily found in DVD format and even if we are users of an Apple TV or iPad, we can buy and download it for only 7.99 euros.
