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.
一镜到底，摄影师够牛，不知怎么一口气挺过这一个多小时，即使中间有断接，那体力和功夫也是杠杠的。虽然这个场景小一点，但打斗精彩程度似乎比《1917》强得多，只是叛乱者太菜了，这么多人居然都打不过这几个人，一个个都是送人头的。阿金斯扮演的突击队长虽然个性单调，但身手不错，后面那场在屋子里连杀多人的戏，真是让人提心吊胆。这阿金斯简直比“战狼”还战狼，貌似也没有人吐槽他。
然后交叉骨不愧是美国战狼🐺
就算几十头猪一起上，阿特金森也遭不住啊
唉这么好的cast却演了什么wanyi，无聊的都想玩手机了pengyou
前面的动作戏还是很有战术素养的，但后半部就太假了。一敌五十，神一样的存在。
这么强的主角光环，这么多的现场漏洞，那么多的1vN，太弱化匪徒了，居然评分这么高，我也是服了，真实战场上早就挂了，给高分的都是些什么人，，，
开始还不知道是一镜到底的片子，。虽然枪战拉夸到动作戏配合长镜头，紧张感拉满。
笨拙到极致的枪战，看得出来演员是想模仿硬核战争电影里的战术动作，但东施效颦，持枪动作之类的学得就是不像。各个人物蠢得只会站桩输出，道具更经不起推敲，没有防弹衣，即使穿了防弹衣里面看上去也没有插板。战斗中军方这边守点甚至没有一个丢手雷烟雾弹的，亏得还是marine，Seal，PMC级别的武装。倒是恐怖分子晓得扔雷，他们随便凑几块铁板军用步枪弹都打不穿，要按这烂片的搞法，特警都不需要防暴盾牌了，防弹能力还不如废铁板。剧情已经可以不用讨论了，估计也只能拿【一镜到底】之类的概念忽悠文青了。
可惜了末日的大背景，总体是一个凄美的爱情故事。
westworld质感，以气候变化，全球变暖，贫富差距恶化为大时代背景下的爱情片，科幻感十足。吴彦祖中英掺杂速领便当也太搞笑了
笨拙到极致的枪战，看得出来演员是想模仿硬核战争电影里的战术动作，但东施效颦，持枪动作之类的学得就是不像。各个人物蠢得只会站桩输出，道具更经不起推敲，没有防弹衣，即使穿了防弹衣里面看上去也没有插板。战斗中军方这边守点甚至没有一个丢手雷烟雾弹的，亏得还是marine，Seal，PMC级别的武装。倒是恐怖分子晓得扔雷，他们随便凑几块铁板军用步枪弹都打不穿，要按这烂片的搞法，特警都不需要防暴盾牌了，防弹能力还不如废铁板。剧情已经可以不用讨论了，估计也只能拿【一镜到底】之类的概念忽悠文青了。
披着科幻和悬疑外壳的空洞爱情片…演员阵容非常强大，但故事非常拉胯，休叔的角色完全就是个不讲道理一意孤行的恋爱脑，故事无脑又无趣，整条故事线感觉从开始就跑偏了…导演是乔纳森诺兰的老婆，西部世界的编剧，但从这个电影的故事来看，我都觉得她是不是在西部世界里就是挂了个名…2.5
3.依然磕拉了
作为一个小成本的电影，全程一镜到底真的蛮出彩的，单人行动那段很带感。整体也非常真实，女主说死就死，完全不拖沓
啥玩意儿 又臭又长 狼叔好深情啊 good lover
就算几十头猪一起上，阿特金森也遭不住啊
小成本格斗片之王阿金斯。
10分钟做铺垫，从恐怖分子的卡车进入基地开始全程无尿点。精彩！非常精彩！8分，拉分力荐！
一镜到底。枪战，打斗都还行。场面小了一点。因为是一镜到底所以打斗的场面稍微弱了一点
无脑喜欢一镜到底的电影，看一部少一部，虽然剧情上硬伤蛮多，也看的出成本有限，但是镜头场面的调度真的不错
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