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.
动作戏是真的好，剧情是真的烂，人物刻画忽略不计！没有好的故事，再炫的动作和技术都是白搭，拜托好好打磨下剧本吧，不然会糊得悄无声息.！
男主看起来不像学生，年龄有点大。有个姐姐真好呀。有这么漂亮的女同学，男主竟然不感兴趣。男主严重偏科呀，数学、物理超好，语文不太行。女神好主动呀，送上门来了。妈妈死了，姐姐死了，父亲也很冷漠，一个人长大的滋味不好受呀。
枕刀歌，尘世行
创意很有意思风格也很稳定观感很舒心，唯一的bug就是演员年龄感还是大了，找更合适的演员可能会更契合些。
动作戏满分国漫动作天花板，为啥罗通没跟红娘在一起，非得干那个所谓的漕运帮主
剧情故事起因和发展都中规中矩，甚至有点老套，但是没有什么逻辑方面的硬伤，总的来讲还能看。
动作戏满分国漫动作天花板，为啥罗通没跟红娘在一起，非得干那个所谓的漕运帮主
2.藤新好厉害，完全没听出来，我对他的印象还停留在包子入侵
挺给力，很多事表现的很隐晦，这种环境表现倒这种程度已经不错了
参加了超前观影活动，映后谈话里的导演与制片一如影片一样有诚意，经费全都给了打斗部分，武侠爱好者应该过瘾得很。人物应该大多参考港片和金庸之类，开放式讨论空间的供给，在这类型的故事已经泛滥的情况下其实很难引起讨论，哪方都不想得罪，其实也是哪方没法讨好。画面常常跟玩过的一款游戏场景重合，给看尬了，人物应该是为打斗部分服务所以用这种剪纸的画风？金主爸爸给点力哇！！剧情像话剧一样都通过对话来交代，音效全是“kingkingkuangkuang”中间给听嗑睡了20分钟。有点吹毛求疵了！！！但是请一定继续加油！！！！！
热血+武侠+国漫，这三个标签妥妥的都踩我审美上了，打戏这么流畅的国漫作品谁会不爱啊
五分给武戏，无论是兵器的复杂程度，打击感运镜和剪辑节奏说国漫第一无人争锋，但剧情真的有点苍白
还是很感谢国漫中有兢兢业业在潜心研究制作的，这画风和打斗真的很让人身心舒畅，牛逼的无话可说。
明明是小学生剧情非得搞得头破血流的标上18禁赚噱头。还是那句话，国漫需要好编剧。
光这打戏就值5星了，不拖泥带水，一言不合就是干，也不存在坏人死于话多，杀人干净利落。
视而不见，与刽子手同罪。
画风不错，打斗设计很赞，剧情可以再品品。国漫加分。只是江湖气渐远，热血难凉也凉，豪情只付梦中看...
故事相对老套，倒也没有大BUG。亮点是硬桥硬马的武侠打斗，和三渲二的国风人物。7分。
4.西门仁是一个耐人寻味的反派角色
三维模拟国漫画风
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