Review of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) by Johnny T — 10 Jul 2012

This film is a rare treat. It's a film that appeals to kids and keeps adults interested at the same time but with a totally forgettable score and with some of the shoddiest special effects ever. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was made in Britain for American consumption, but its magic works on kids and adults of any nationality. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang contains about the best two-hour children's movie you could hope for, with a marvelous magical auto and lots of adventure and a nutty old grandpa and a mean Baron and some funny dances and a couple of [scary] moments. A fast, dense, friendly children's musical, with something of the joys of singing together on a team bus on the way to a game. Ask yourself, would you rather show your kids Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or Marmaduke? I don't want to live in a world where the answer is the latter.

VERDICT: "In The Zone" - [Mixed Reaction] These kinds of movies are usually movies that had some good things, but some bad things kept it from being amazing. This rating says buy an ex-rental or a cheap price of the DVD to own. If you consider cinema, ask for people's opinion on the film. (Films that are rated 2.5 or 3 stars).