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.
一场婚礼开始 一场葬礼结束 老夫人的时代结束了 Mary的时代开始了 唐顿还会有下一部吗？ 还是不要了吧 不想让他们进入那个黑暗的战争年代了
从出生开始，我们就被年龄催促鞭打着向前，
bravo！21年年度十佳影片！影片展现出一个完全不同的加菲，通过双重视角，台上音乐剧式的内心独白和台下舞台剧式的人物发展，演化出一种独特但精准的视觉语言，拉森原作的配乐更是加分。90年代特有的对同性恋和艾滋的病态政治凝视在当今视角下看来更加讽刺。第三幕的钢琴独唱极为感人，相信一定是颁奖季的大热门！
剧情一般，演员长相一般，歌曲也不好听，等了2个小时，一直在等一首抓耳的歌，结果也没等到，不知道为啥这么高的分。
口水歌真不好听，故事线和情感线毫无波澜，技法一般，言之无物，题材吃香是唯一的亮点吧。加菲猫煽情起来，他不尴尬，别人很尴尬。
这是一个关于梦想的故事，友情爱情和事业，任何东西在时间下闪光，在时间下褪去，又在时间下显得弥足珍贵。 这是一部关于音乐的故事，镜头前的加菲在歌唱，镜头后面的导演在编排，这些都是映射创作者的内心，这才是平凡的故事收获的感动！ 听，tick，tick。。。Boom！
bravo！21年年度十佳影片！影片展现出一个完全不同的加菲，通过双重视角，台上音乐剧式的内心独白和台下舞台剧式的人物发展，演化出一种独特但精准的视觉语言，拉森原作的配乐更是加分。90年代特有的对同性恋和艾滋的病态政治凝视在当今视角下看来更加讽刺。第三幕的钢琴独唱极为感人，相信一定是颁奖季的大热门！
婚礼开头葬礼结尾，真希望唐顿永远不要end
未必是最好的影片，却是当下最难得，最契合个人情绪状态的电影。同片中的主人公一样，在某项事业上投入了数年的时间精力，却没有得到任何回报，而身边所有美好的一切也一点点从自己生命中逝去。到底是再投入数年时间，还是退出这个行业另谋出路呢？我的人生又还有几个年头允许自己这么去挥霍消磨呢？
演员和服化道依然是最值得看的部分，除此之外杂乱的镜头，无意义的运镜，还有乱七八糟的剪切真的都欣赏不来。前一小时真是灾难般的体验，本就不扎实的剧情还被剪得七零八落。结尾老夫人逝去还是有点泪目，即使新生命到来也阻挡不了衰落的大势，这次可能真的要说再见了。//在影院听完片尾曲才离开，算是好好告别吧
节奏流畅，情感充沛，音乐好听，乔纳森·拉森才华横溢，但也如同一块培根在生活的大铁板上忍受数不清的煎熬翻炒才有了上桌的资格。人生何其艰难，有使命感何其幸运。
其实最主要就是歌不太行，出现的所有的歌曲，洗脑程度和感染力传递性比《爱乐之城》《汉密尔顿》以及那些许许多多游客愿意花50刀的经典音乐剧差得远，差得远。故事线也比较老套，有感受到热情，但是方方面面都…cliche
偏向话剧，对白N多的家庭伦理电影，象征时代更迭，家族传承！
挺有意思的音乐片，剪辑蛮厉害的，原型太可惜，这么早就过世了，稍微晚点，活到中年可能会留下更多佳作。
生理共情的结果就是眼泪更加充盈，要比情感来得快得多。怎么没人夸凡妮莎，又美又会唱，爱了。
传记加歌舞电影更是容易产生浓厚的割裂感，大概更适合舞台，适合突破第四面墙来面对面的共鸣
赢了表演，输了情感。歌舞编排强是强，大多时间都是舞台与现实来回转换的优秀演出。 但本片跟“下限高，上限低”的万金油作品有什么实质差别吗？当然没差别，故事模板，影像表达，又亦是情绪渲染都被主创方和资本彻底锁死。 也基本跟电影里的人物所说，“引人入胜，却难以让观众跟随故事的情感主线，太多细节让我们分心，也同样难以产生共鸣。” 所以第三幕的高潮与其说是佳章倒不如说是正常发挥，毕竟［倒数时刻］本就未真正存在过，一部精彩却又扁平无奇的传记片。
林-曼努尔·米兰达的过人之处在于，他能以完全电影化的手段去拍摄他挚爱的音乐剧领域，视听技巧和情感表达都完全不像一位新电影导演，很是纯熟。而叙事中对90年代同性群体和艾滋病恐慌的处理，看似蜻蜓点水，却有着发自心底的关注与重视。当然，剧本编排若能更脱离学院派，更放飞自我，一定会更好。安德鲁·加菲尔德、罗宾·德·齐泽斯的表演完成度不俗。
音乐剧电影最关键的是歌要好听，然而这部没有。加菲怎么有一点点像脸叔了!
纯粉丝滤镜才能看，不然甚至不太能算作一个电影
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