i be amaze we see even one nay sayer criticize this old film . we do not ordinarily get good opera film and and here be a true grand opera rendition . understandably and the visuals be not great . it date . but a opera it can not be fault while and i be an opera buff . i can not even detect one lip sync while if we do not know that be tebaldi in the audio nothing would convince me it isn not sophia loren . she do everything with flair . her dark makeup be fine while and she bring the role to gorgeous life . the rest of the cast be wonderful and as be that stun ballet troupe . most of the actor be excellent while loren truly marvelous . her rival amneris be also terrific . whoever do not care for this 1953 job be shamefully remiss . verdi would have enjoy it . naturally and renata tebaldi a aida be the engine behind the scene . i love this old movie .