In the time of Counter-Reformation, a miller and his son come under investigation by a priest of the Inquisition, when rumors spread that their prosperity comes from working with the Devil.
The Devil's Trap is a film directed by František Vlá?il, based on a novel by Alfréd Technik, adapted by František A. Dvorák and Miloš Kratochvíl. It was the first of three historical dramas that Vlá?il made during the Czech New Wave (technically he isn't really a part of the New Wave, however these films were made during the same era of artistic freedom), preceding his more well known Marketa Lazarová (1967) and Valley of the Bees (1968).
Set in the late 16th Century during the Catholic Reformation, in the Moravian Karst, situated in what is now the Eastern Czech Republic, it tells the tale of a miller (Vítezslav Vejrazka), and his son Jan (Vít Olmer), who come under suspicion and are investigated by a Jesuit priest of the Inquisition (Miroslav Macháchek), when rumors of witchcraft are spread by the local regent (Cestmír Randa), who is jealous of the miller's prosperity and degree of respect among the local populace.
As expected from Vlá?il, this film is a stunning experience all the way through. From the opening shot, an ominous manipulation of perspective with a close up of a mangled figure of Christ dominating the foreground against a tiny figure in black walking along the horizon, to the breathtaking confrontational finale inside the vast stalactite filled Karst caverns, it is a wonderful display of visual mastery.
Maybe not quite as impressive as Marketa Lazarová, but still full of astonishing imagery. As seen from unique angles and distinct points of view which highlight the director's remarkable sense of awareness of framing, motion, and positioning on the emotional and dramatic tone of the scene. The most memorable being a repeated shot where the camera is suspended and launched with speed through the air towards the miller's door.
The story here is a simple one and I would say more accessible than his later works. With a conventional structure emphasized as much by its plot and characters, than by its expressionistic cinematography or authentic historical detail. The events play out without much surprise, and there is a strong underlying, almost supernatural, mysterious aspect that is left unresolved, in fact barely explored, which is slightly disappointing, but only because it's so fascinating that I wish there was more.
Acting is great all around. Particularly the villains: Miroslav Macháchek as the priest, casting a sinister and imposing shadow wherever he goes, and Cestmír Randa as the weasel like regent behind all the persecution. While Vít Olmer brings a charismatic leading man presence in his role as the miller's son Jan, in love with the lovely orphan girl Martina (Karla Chadimová), who becomes a dangerous object of rivalry between Jan and other young men of the village.
The film also features the evocative music of Zden?k Liška (perhaps the most prolific composer of the Czech New Wave). In this his second of eleven collaborations with Vlá?il, his compositions are used sparingly, but to great effect, complimenting but never overpowering a scene. The best example of which can be heard in an amazingly shot celebration and dance sequence at the end of the second act.
The Devil's Trap might not be a masterpiece, but it is still a strong effort, with a fascinating straightforward story and a glorious historical setting captured beautifully by Vlá?il's unmistakable visual prowess. A fine work that would also be the perfect starter plate to prepare yourself for the challenging feast of Marketa Lazarová or The Valley of the Bees. It even has an easy to digest running time. It's therefore puzzling why this gem remains largely overlooked and ignored.
几首歌还不错，片尾的最喜欢，只不过米热贝拉的衣服不太好看无记忆点没有特色（适合加入土组（剧情没啥亮点
百丽宫陆家嘴中心，3.3分。开场后的故事特别吸引我：前殖民地政治家族、欧洲想象和南美自主、个人与家庭、甚至还有一点点性别流动的元素。结果最后糊回了家庭和解和接纳自己后，竟然还重新获得了“魔力”（满头问号）。虽然还挺好听好看的，但是元素乱炖的开始，到如此保守套路的结尾，中间的确只能是一个迪士尼自动化创作的流程吧……
有着浓浓的哥伦比亚味道，但是剧情方面有些普通，提出了问题，却将如何解决糊弄过去了
还可以吧～
蜡烛不熄，是阿嬷对后人的期望，期望他们都能拥有独属于己的天赋，为整个家族争光，天赋开启之时的忐忑不安，代表了一种无形的裂缝，米拉贝尔的平庸正好让裂缝显形，打破了一直以来脆弱的庇佑，只有放下负担，不被天赋束缚，才能重立基础，创造新的未来。
当世界越来越四分五裂的时候，只有迪士尼还在追求相亲相爱。
"We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no!"
【B-】技术方面没的说，迪士尼天下第一。第一幕的角色和矛盾的设置很棒，但从第二幕开始揭露所谓的危机到底是什么时才感觉这个对角色的危机对于故事来说真的是毫无危机感，而主角所做的化解危机的努力也自然让人提不起兴趣。更何况前面那么激烈的矛盾冲突最后却一如既往的用美式那种爱能解决一切的普世价值观解决问题真的是很无聊，完全无视了主角在这么多年成长经历中遭遇的所有压力和悲伤，强行让主角去原谅然后happy ending真的是让人极其不适，所以第三幕非常反感。
超好哭的自我救赎，先找到自己才能让所有人圆满
就这？这就完了？饭米粒呀！
之前看了评分还不敢抱着什么期待，意外还是好看的，或许跟迪斯尼过去的辉煌成绩相比，它的故事略显朴实了～但其实很接地气的家庭故事，感情刻画非常细腻……只不过是把天赋这件事情夸张化了变成魔法，有天赋的孩子备受喜爱也会累也会担心有一天自己不再那么优秀怎么办？家里总有那么一根天生反骨是因为你们不曾真的了解他爱他呀，没有魔法的米拉贝平平无奇小天才就是拥有爱和理解的能力。虽然从一开始就知道故事大致走向，还是很期待米拉贝最终靠着没有魔法建设的新家。认知自己普通到认知自己其实不普通但平凡是真正每个人成长的必经之路。
引进的话该译作《魔屋奇缘》，迪士尼正常发挥。
一直没交代外公等人为什么被追杀？故事暗示我们有钱了还要买没有魔法的房子。舅舅可能是给，一家子只有舅舅独身没有后代。女主跟花仙子大力士是亲姐妹。外婆气质拿捏死死的。
还以为最后结局是所有人都失去了超能力，然后变成普通人去生活
比寻龙传说好一丢丢吧，建议迪士尼动画片部和童话真人部可以一起解散了哈～
也许是期望过高，看完有些失望，甚至有些起疑，《魔法满屋》当真是《冰雪奇缘》和《疯狂动物城》原班人马打造的？
Fini les anti héros, retour à la case départ, à la valeur universelle, à la niaiserie sirupeuse même quand on prône la normalité dans un film fantastique. Ce monde magnifique aux couleurs chatoyantes peine à nous enchanter avec cette tribu de personnages peu attachants truffés de clichés et surtout sous développés faute d'une véritable intrigue qui accroche. Quant à la musique, la platitude de son chœur atroce nous fera vite oublier les notes...Décidément du temps perdu...
冲着《Dos oruguitas》来看。人物的天赋设定虽然有趣，但似乎难以承载“支撑小镇”的重任，如果说第二代尚能在日常发挥作用，第三代基本就只是娱乐大众了。而人物的性格、态度也有些脸谱化，前脚一言不合，后脚就能相互理解，并且都能自洽于“为了家庭”的逻辑。从“追求完美、被精益求精束缚”到“追求自由”的转变虽然很老套，但人物“重获新生”的状态依旧令人共情且向往。一众歌曲里面依然觉得西语版的《Dos oruguitas》最为动听，正片在歌曲中间穿插情节的闪回反而有些冲淡了歌曲的意味。
2022年1月9日15:30，北京百老汇影城国瑞购物中心店
Boring.看到后面我看出点名堂了:就是一山容不下二虎，统治势力怎么看你都看不惯你，你永远无法讨好他们，即使孩子们再努力维持表面还有你的面子，等新一代强壮起来家长弱鸡了，家长还会试图维系ta的威严。要我说，这种家庭离的越远越好。ta以前付出再多现在多归根结底对年轻人就是道德绑架，找你满意的后代去呗，此处不留爷对吧。
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