Aida
by Clemente Fracassi
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Actor: Antonio Cassinelli, Enrico Formichi, Gino Bechi, Luciano della Maria, Vittorio CaprioliDirector: Clemente Fracassi
Brand: Victor
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Italian (Original Language)
Format: AC-3, Classical, DVD, Import, NTSC
Running Time: 95 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-09-26
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Qualiton DVD
Movie Reviews of Aida
Movie Review: AIDA---wonderful--SOPHIA LOREN
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very interesting movie. Unlike most of the DVDs on sale it is a filmed version of the opera, rather than the recording of a staged opera. I think so much is clear anyway, but I thought I'd mention it in case somebody is in doubt.
So, first the problem: The picture quality is really bad and there are no subtitles. The latter is not such a problem because every scene is introduced by a speaker from the off and a short synopsis of what is to come is given. The picture quality....well is really borderline and drags the movie down. A thorough restoration would be needed.
What about the movie itself? I personally enjoyed it, bearing in mind that it is a Hollywood movie, very much in the style (albeit not the scale) of monumentals such as Spartacus. S. Loren (with a nice tan) looks stunning. In fact, I think she looks better with her artificial black skin color, then she does in reality. She also acts the part well, which is rather rare in opera films.
Summary: If you are into opera-movies, as I am, then this is a must-have. If you are into S. Loren (I am not) then you might consider this film as a curiosity. If you are simply after a good production of Aida, then this DVD is not for you.
Summary of Aida
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