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.
2. 奥迪这次的钱肯定是给够了，电动Q8秒杀保卡宴和大G，RS7一出场更是秒天秒地，最后还不忘给上了岁数的R8找找场子。
感觉罗素兄弟想玩个007似的观光动作片，但叙事效率太低，所有人物的行为都不讲逻辑。老上司看不出有一点智慧，明显为侄女啥都能做，结果还很冤的被黑化美队撬指甲…高司令的戏路和装酷演法怎么越来凯奇，希望爱乐之城不是他巅峰，希望别走凯奇的老路…
动作戏可以
哈哈我真是笑到头掉 生半天也只能有丝分裂哦 好好看啊 试问哪位女士没有被这些细细碎碎的恐惧笼罩过
时至今日，特工题材影片的玩法已被《007》、《碟中谍》、《谍影重重》等系列影片玩得差不多了，剩下的花头实在不多，只得如《王牌特工》、《疾速》系列那般另辟蹊径。本片整体剧作逻辑及表现形式皆是老一套的、被别人玩剩下的东西，因此缺乏新意的剧情完全就是各式特工电影的拼接缝合之作。背后不得不杀人灭口的惊天秘密竟如此稚嫩，着实令人有些哭笑不得。不过动作戏部分不算拉胯，知道单纯的打斗无法满足观众胃口，也想尽办法丰富视觉上的美感，算是值得称赞的地方。另外就是为了桃总出演的反派额外再加一星。
今年最喜欢的…“我跟踪你，因为你对我唱歌” 直观地把一个男人分成很多份：暴力，厌女，自大，包括生育，你就会发现每一份都很恐怖，都足够无理和愚蠢，而事实上Men就是这些特质的结合体。事实就是有的时候自责就足以暂时击倒一个女人，但男人的恶是去不掉的，就像蟑螂或者角落里的泥垢，实际上it’s nothing…（这部电影里女人是柔韧又强大的而男人只有恶心）所以握紧斧头吧但不是出于对男性的恐惧，而是出于愤怒和厌恶和女性特有的仁慈的怜悯
『 7.5 一个幽灵，男人的幽灵，在村里游荡，连环生育的暴露狂（The Green Man）到牧师（宗教）小孩（厌女）房东/警察（暴力）最后生出的丈夫，说“I died….is you did…I want your love”我可去你妈的，自生自灭吧（建议和考夫曼合作一部）』
拍出了女性对男性极端化特质的深层恐惧，但最后的和解是作为一个女性不能接受的
生理结构给女性带来了无法回避甚至无法抵御的规训 - 繁殖 当然 在社会生活中 everything comes in the name of love 这个片子对于女性来说是彻头彻尾的恐怖片
最后十分钟，女主拿着斧子看着套娃，心想，当女人好难，你们男人到底有完没完。
高司令很帅，安娜很美，美队很逗b，大概也就这样了
最有意思的一段是吹散蒲公英后边的那部分，任何人都能闯入女主私人领地这个设定。
选角和场面确实是大开销，不过下回建议留点儿给剧本，都啥年代了还来这套老学校间谍桥段。
网飞是把大数据电影玩明白了，当红顶流2男+1女，坠机追车街头枪战，打情骂俏走马观花都给你来一遍，剧本有就行，类型片元素给够，危机感这种东西比桃总的ass存在感还要低。续集也确定了，观众和片方也在某种程度上达成高度默契，一边骂着俗套一边续订，被大数据吃的死死的
《男人》——一个女人反复逃离男权社会拥有的五种形态：丈夫，控制的主体；神父，伪善的知识；孩子，冲动的行为；房东，物质的囚牢；裸男，自我的投射。后来生孩子到有点中国志怪小说的意思，男人们真是无处不在。
前面氛围整得还行，特别是树林游荡、隧道那一段。可惜这种又美又瘆得慌的feel没有坚持多久。后面的展开垮掉了，重复啰嗦。好在结尾有高能。
大家现在对动作片要求好高哦。高司令帅帅打人，节奏畅快火花四溅，还不够吗？！反正我是快乐了！
13亿的真金白银花下去 还是勉强能看的 今年目前为止最好的动作电影了
从老到少从hobo到vicar，男权社会的恶意与脆弱是同一张面孔（小镇白男限定那种）！
即使看过不少cult片，依旧被结局“男生男”的连环套娃场景震惊得一句骚话都说不出，脑子里只有李安的那句“我看不懂，但我大受震撼！”，足以在cult片历史排行榜里占有一席之地。男主扮演者罗里·金尼尔真是位狠人啊，这活儿都敢接。全片除女主老公外，其余男性角色都由他一人分别扮演，这不得颁个戛纳最佳男主奖？全片用近乎魔幻的方式把女性在生活里遇到的各色奇葩男人形象集中投射，令人不寒而栗，瑟瑟发抖。别说女生看完恐男，我这一大直男也引起不适了，男人真有这么可怕吗？（狗头）
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