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.
几个孩子的IQ，尤其是特雷弗，这也实在比那些成年人聪明了太多，于是也太拉低了电影观影年龄。
难得一见的一镜到底动作片，场景调度和动作完成度都非常好
白左，毁灭人类文明！对待kb分子太仁慈，以文明对付野蛮，只会让世界越来越野蛮，越来越多的无辜者受害。只有以霹雳手段，行菩萨心肠，世界才能太平。
一镜到底myass，你个死老头子我信你个大姨妈！好吧，枪战什么的还挺好看，我打满分！
主要两个小演员选的不错，但是剧本故事不是很吸引人，没有原作的喜剧精髓，最后还是要靠一帮老爷子来救场。不过比几年前那部女版要好吧？
所有方面其实和上一版差距并不大，更多的是看的是情怀。
我就想知道那个棉花糖ghost能吃吗？它们自己躺在苏打饼干上，上面盖着巧克力🍫被子，还有其他的小伙伴用喷枪把巧克力加热，看起来也太好吃了吧
一车装了几十人，几十人占领了一个军事基地，一小队挡住了几十人，一人干掉了几十人！
说不上来有多好看，但是摄影手法很抓人，反正我看的是全程无尿点
没看过老版，感觉这版更偏儿童片吧，节奏慢了点，小女孩真的很灵，蚁人永远只能演个二货么😂
风景是真好。前边也还不错，后边乱的不行。完全儿童片。
我来说说为什么这场爆米花科幻片会那么低分。1、这里面的鬼太弱了 千辛万苦召唤出来了一个大boss 但却啥都没干。2、阵仗太大导致没有地气 最后出现了那么多鬼 应该有一场硬仗了吧？结果被几个小孩子干掉了 太无语了 典型的雷声大想下雨半天憋出一个喷嚏。3、这几个孩子对鬼的态度太淡定了 一点都不实际。4、过度消费情怀。然而这电影的优点也有的1、特效水平不错 电击枪的光效很炫 鬼魂也不会很没质感 小棉花糖很可爱。2、麦肯娜在这里的造型和设定太讨喜了 6分电影她占了4分 还有1分给小胖子。
导演肯定是看着当年那部长大的，续作堪比重制版，换汤不换药，还各种致敬各种找补。留给当年的人自娱自乐，当当精神慰藉也挺好的。
虽然是小成本制作，故事也挺简单，但是有点出乎意料的紧张好看，虽然阿金斯在里面也开挂的有点夸张，离人肉炸弹最近，但是又完全没事，一人干掉人家一个团~挺爽~可以看看~
有没有使命召唤的既视感，一个人干掉所有人，还有深呼吸回血大法。
同样是续集，差别怎么会这么大？？隔壁的月光光心慌慌杀戮跟新版捉鬼敢死队差了100个锤哥的翻版黑衣人
就一镜到底吧，我觉得也就还行，算不上很好，但也不是很糟糕。
捉鬼版怪奇物语 一群小鬼头的小镇轶事 故事就很低幼了 虽然不是设定在八十年代 但影片刻意做旧 相当粗粝 只是那些鬼怪用精细的数字特效而非模型道具做出来 损失了质感 也失去了B级趣味 这部影片搬出了系列第一部的各种妖魔鬼怪和boss 巨大的米其林宝宝变成了迷你宝宝 当当年的男男女女出场才发现 影片的目的就是为了缅怀 缅怀逝去的成员和过去的岁月 一群老家伙并肩战斗 找回曾经的基地 西格妮韦弗跟比尔莫瑞冷面拌嘴 真让人怀念好莱坞的黄金年代啊
很奇怪Jason Reitman怎么会接这种电影，原来前作是他父亲导演的啊，小宝看完之后才发觉是天才少年演的，怪不得这么好看
比起2016年那部全女班来说感觉剧情还是好些。
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