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.
近几年看过的最好老片翻拍版之一，比上一部那个全女捉鬼版好看太多太多了！！小女主实在是太可爱了，而且很飒有没有？！哈哈哈，I’m a scientist，最后三个老版男主角出来了简直是必须有掌声，而且最后爷爷出来了好温馨感人啊，也很感伤………
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我觉得还不错，首先电影很戏剧化 色调看的很舒服 特效也是很可以，其次就是小演员们演的太好了 莫名联想到了怪奇物语 小丑回魂的场景，另外里面棉花糖鬼可真是个惊喜
就还好吧，在车上把第一个鬼放出来的时候，我在喝茶，吓得我水都洒了一地
同志骄傲月佳作，很多只有同性恋经历过才会知道的梗。PS：Zane真的So Hot.
这里不存在要不要出柜的挣扎，也不存在被世俗用不同的眼光看待，而是展示即使在同性群体中，寻找爱情、伴侣、认可，其实也不是一件容易的事。但就个人观感而言，同志姐妹间去参加同志派对的场景，以及姐妹间的感情与撕逼状态，没什么特别的亮点，主角也一点都不好看。而且也不知道化妆老师干嘛去了，所有演员的皮肤状态差的一逼。
新版傲慢与偏见，倒也还过得去，只是依旧太童话
故事轻松浪漫的有点假，年轻又帅身材又好性格也好的白人医生top爱上不高不帅圆筒身材敏感自卑工作一般的亚裔bottom。yeah，right。。。不过现实过于残酷，网上看看小甜片也就忍了。
1.25倍速看完了觉得挺轻松快乐的哈哈哈…啊 美好的夏天假期 至少大家在岛上的时候是愉快的，这就够了。回到现实的故事，谁又会在意呢。
一个IP吃了父子两代人，相比于2016年全女班的激进，这次请回了老队员，成为了正牌续集。从大都会的语带机锋，变成了乡村小镇的少年冒险，相比于30年前的老本，吃的更多是怪奇物语的红利。但即便片尾塞了两个彩蛋，还是难掩想象力的匮乏，不免让人遗憾。
简奥斯汀的小说设定真的经典，各种版本都可以好看。这个版本的Mr Dancy依旧不错，不过感觉喜剧演员演浪漫戏份还是差了一点感觉
扯得有点夸张，凭几个小孩子去拯救这么大的危机！唯一让你可看的还是好莱坞式特效！最后三个捉鬼敢死队老人登场满满的情怀！
6 剧情简单 轻松 儿童电影 女主角很可爱 主角团智商在线…木有大场面 高潮不给力 剧情一般 主角团政治很正确 …
没有粉丝滤镜 看的话 其实还好 当然也没有特别强
三星加一星，给惊艳的天才少女和片尾曲满满的回忆。
我看过的第1394部电影，《超能敢死队》我给7.1分。
maybe光打嘴炮不干这部分属于亚裔
本质还是一个丑小鸭与白天鹅的故事，缺点就是过于刻画阶级了。
好久沒看过這麼傻白甜的小鸡片了。真好，放下人生煩惱开开心心谈一场小学鸡戀愛。三個亞裔主角都挺招人喜歡的
为了SNL第一个亚裔卡司，为了含钙量高的喜剧笑果都不会差，为了主演编剧是一个单口喜剧演员，他在扣熊的访谈节目里直接称呼这部影片为gay版傲慢与偏见，瞬间让我觉得豁然开朗了
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