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.
预料之内的大反派和令人惊喜的大团圆，合家欢的标准结局谁不爱呢~
说到这，不得不说编剧和导演的牛逼，怎么能把这么多反转和伏笔安排得这么合情合理又出乎意料，即便以我刷了这么多片的经验而言，已经很有“防备心”了，但依然好几次被转得“闪到腰”~
经典港式时装动作片，中国的迈克尔·贝——陈木胜导演遗作，尽管“虚有其表”……但不妨碍它帅啊！！！在这片荒的季节，能有这样一部商业片上院线实属幸事！开头稍弱，越往后看越有味道，丹哥调教的动作戏还是那么猛，强烈推荐！！！
中规中矩的动画电影，配乐加一⭐
狼叔荷尔蒙爆棚，狐市长A如女王，是疯狂动物城之后美好的代餐，主角魅力爆棚。
无论故事情节还是人物设定，都算是典型的合家欢电影，不需要深意和深度，吵吵闹闹嘻嘻哈哈，就是一部不需要你有太高期望同时也不需要太多想法的爆米花动画片。《坏蛋联盟》的故事情节和每一个角色都似曾相识，虽然营销感浓烈，但确实是眼下惨淡的院线市场里不可多得的选择。
说句题外的：奥卡菲娜真是吃尽的zzzq的红利
戴上墨镜一起摇摆。奥卡菲娜的声音好有辨识度。
加一星给狼狐cp，比狐兔那种要能让我get因为比较多性张力，显得狼好帅哦。🐺真的是很帅，以及他不光帅还会脸红和摇尾巴和温柔地哄小猫诶。感觉不是纯粹2d也不是纯粹3d，有很强的漫画感，也有对照的两次打破第四面墙的设计，但也确实偏套路和低幼。
“我们的确挺坏，但我们太擅长当坏蛋了。”
冲着首页这么多四星去看的，看完太失望了，幼稚且俗套无聊，笑点也特别尴尬，不要有几个动物就扯疯狂动物城好吗？水准差了十条街，适合小朋友看，但是当下家长敢冒险带着去影院吗？
剧情很好猜，Sam Rockwell声音太销魂了
感觉大坏狼像狐狸尼克，跳舞那段真的感觉到有火花在蹦，喜欢。这对cp有点能磕到。
好喜欢这部里面的动作设计，特别洒脱肆意。故事上嘛就在可以想象的范围里，好在角色都可爱，蛮喜欢狼狐共舞那段。
狼叔荷尔蒙爆棚，狐市长A如女王，是疯狂动物城之后美好的代餐，主角魅力爆棚。
冲着首页这么多四星去看的，看完太失望了，幼稚且俗套无聊，笑点也特别尴尬，不要有几个动物就扯疯狂动物城好吗？水准差了十条街，适合小朋友看，但是当下家长敢冒险带着去影院吗？
经历过《疯狂动物城》会觉得剧情有点套路，譬如看似人畜无害的草食动物/啮齿类总是最终Boss之类的，打破固定印象的角色自我斗争等，有一些老生常谈（绯红爪是小狐狸打一开始就猜到，没啥惊喜感）。不过画风新颖、由音乐和跃动视觉表达的节奏格外紧凑，间谍动作元素夸张劲爽，基本不给人喘息的间隙，因此观影过程很欢快。P.S. 鲨鲨的变装等Gap笑点很棒，大灰狼简直是山姆洛克威尔本尊吧~
立意老套，呈现中规中矩，都算无功无过啦；过于拟人，不如说就是一群披着动物皮的人类而已，可能用动物来呈现会好笑or有趣一点？只有一点点罢了；与时俱进搞直播，验证码之类的，企图连接观众的生活；但凡换个动物，这段飞车救人buddy情深的戏码都会好得多，蛇是真的不可以，打咩
本山洛威厨一本满足了，声音真好听🥺
虽然都能猜到套路，但是正能量目的达到就行～而且笑点也还不错。
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