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.
一个，用力过猛，
一个，过于克制。
但是不可否认的仍然存在很多的问题。比如情节上缺乏一些意外，人物塑造也不够丰满，衔接不够顺畅等。
演员演技不错，虽然某些情节略显突兀与刻意，但整体表现手法到位，在一定程度上依旧能触动人心，温暖治愈。（不足是剧情推进稍有拖沓，一些与主线无关剧情略显出戏）
如同黑夜中最闪亮的仙后座，为丧失方向之人指引回家的路。看了电影才知道，被大众熟知的“老年痴呆症”，即阿尔茨海默症，原来并不是只有老年人才会得，年轻人也有可能患病。65岁以前发病者，称为
挺燃的，故事讲得不错，隐喻成人世界，家庭教育问题等等，永远最喜欢懒羊羊！
最后那句“喜羊羊，我们认识多久了？”“五千多集了吧。”我一下子就要哭了，情怀啊。
这场篮球真的是精彩绝伦，篮球赛情节是大多部分我真是爱了！就是一场酣畅淋漓的篮球，不是所有事情都是能用用一场篮球来解决的，一场不够，那就两场！！
剧情就算简单又会怎么样呢，照样可以点燃每个篮球少年内心的一抹星火。也许刚开始打球，我们都想成为喜羊羊那样的MVP，可最后我们都成了和灰太狼一样的替补，但我们一样为球队在作贡献。看到最后，我才意识到我和喜羊羊和灰太狼，已经认识了5千多集了。
喜羊羊与灰太狼之筐出未来 2022.2.3 带着儿子头天绕了大弯，回头听爱人的发现了宝藏影院，物美价廉体验好。上午遛弯先场次和座位吃了午饭悠哉悠哉去欣赏，完活和家人顺便溜个公园。
这部没看介绍，还以为是安圣基饰演的父亲患了老年痴呆，没想到会是正值青年的女儿。生命的蒸蒸日上与面对疾病的无力形成特别的碰撞，让人难过不已。生肉。
真绷不住了
致敬的东西太多了，想到了很多篮球历史上的事，也折射出很多生活上的苟且
必须是这部啊
灰太狼：喜羊羊，我们认识多久了？
旧瓶装新酒，一个很老套的故事+现代的想法。故事很简单，但灰太狼和喜羊羊们并肩作战确实让我感觉青春就这么结束了。片子的目标受众不仅仅是给小朋友看的，同时还是给大人们展现的。
但是诚意值，从来没看过一个动画角色这么认真的做一部篮球电影，动作，得分，细节，战术等等，哪怕詹姆斯也做不到。
喜羊羊早就不是我们儿时看的剧情了，搜了下才发现原来他本身就有一部关于篮球的动画了。
篮球赛中多种特效的应用也增添了可看性与热血，0.5秒的反转也使全片达到了最高燃点。
剧本太弱了，全靠最后的比赛撑着，对于明知结局的剧情没有创新。情怀大于故事。
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