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.
时长好长，诚意依旧满满！静香与小夫开战斗机那段剧情真的很eva，连那个抱腿蹲都很真嗣xswl，港口巨人真的很进击的巨人！塔塔开！诹访部配的反派将军声音太涩了，如果长得再帅一点，我都想画本子！
新导演新编剧
昨天看的 无感
这是政治童话，现实是我们没有巨人没有道具，我们可能永远沦陷，永远1984，NAVER become free.
友谊万岁！！！看的这场小孩不怎么吵，让人难忘的是坐我旁边的奇葩情侣，整场不停的哔哔哔让我想捐钱给他们开房
没有惊喜了，没有小时候的感觉了，还是让这些都留在童年的回忆里吧
一个人“包场”看完的电影，空无一人的电影院，看开头的画面竟然有几分害怕。不过也正是一个人看，我中间站起来走来走去，有点点如坐针毡了。不说剧情了，就说这个配音，吵死人了！！！！配音能不能不要捏着嗓子说话了！！！！
陪崽儿看的第二部哆啦A梦，感觉不如新恐龙好看
让我一度认为他最后会弃暗投明
北京电影院复工看的第一部电影，看到人们走上街头高喊天赐我们自由，哎。缩小灯真好啊，可大可小，静香在海里变大那一幕真好看。
人设扁平、趣味性下降、故事陈旧几乎已经成为哆啦A梦剧场版的附属标签，专注上天遁地的剧作创意只能说是一如既往地黔驴技穷，但或许是受到现实的启发而有了所谓“还我自由”与“反对独裁”的表达。
6.0 沾点太空歌剧沾点特摄沾点反强权但合起来什么也不是，开场的微观宏观视角转换堪称惊艳，到后面就只剩下敷衍了。
就中规中矩的哆啦A梦电影，我没啥感觉，小孩看得开心。
后半段还是值得一看的，童年的回忆又回来了，但还是希望多一些奇妙的道具，这部里有些边缘化了。
我的片单里除非特别差，要不然都是五星，因为我都是感性打分hhhhhh 画风回归了漫画版，配色也特别好看，剧情虽然在预测里，也很老套，但我们这些从小看到大的，真的非常喜欢
视觉效果很好，完全合格的作品，时看时快乐。
但如果只站在友情的角度，中二和感动的点依旧还在。
有F老师的原作剧本加持再拉也拉不过20年的令和恐龙，说吃老本/炒冷饭的人、对故事主旨阴阳怪气的人以及揪着逻辑不放的杠精们可以歇歇了😄ost不太行/丸山太会画小孩子了/理解对原作和旧版进行改编的部分/前半段不及后半段精彩/对少爷的形象塑造得很好/结尾后日谈的官方玩梗超级可爱（一边口口声声说幼稚催眠一边还每年上赶着去贡献票房的人脑子多少有点问题）
“还会再见吧”谢谢藤本先生
感觉是重制版里目前来说最差的一部。。。把旧版经典的剧情删了，如：小狗眼睁睁看着巴比被抓走仰天长啸(这时候该换光碟B了)、胖虎套毛衣骑鲸鱼翻腾最后掉进水里打喷嚏。同时加了些乱七八糟无关紧要的改编，完全没有重制版《新铁人》《新魔界》那么绝，感觉连重制《新大魔境》《新宇宙开拓史》甚至《新日本的诞生》都比不上
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