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.
气氛和控场好于故事本身，很电影。看到了属于帕丁森自己重度阴郁消沉的蝙蝠侠，前半段像是玩蝙蝠侠游戏层层套下去节奏可以快些，后面三分一多线交汇时虽然片长三小时但还是显得些许仓促，看完感觉更像是诺兰《蝙蝠侠2+3》要表达的主题总体可谓野心很大。谜语人很强，很难让他滚出哥谭。
一夜之间，母亲发疯，小女长大。源于生活中的精神压力，就像瀑布一般一泻千里，巨大的落差让人不知所措，随即击起的水花荡起心中的涟漪，时间最终抹去了水面的波纹，恢复平静。
疫情只是稻草，风吹动稻草的时候那声音是不是也很大？每一根稻草压在不同的人身上，太沉重了。还有的选的人，就还能活下去
每个活在阴影里的人都向往阳光，所以别问“你还好吗？”，大家都在努力地好好往前走，争取在头顶的瀑布泻下之前奔向阳光明媚的小溪。钟孟宏会是台湾下一个杨德昌。
可以只给半颗星吗？怎么2022年还有人会演这种烂片，真的太烂了，烂的我不知道说什么好呀！！
各種生活細節呈現得很細緻。如果不是太刻意的命題式結尾，本是值五星的作品。
开场序幕定调惊艳，然而一路走低，黑色电影质感并不能拯救这样一个毫无悬念感的故事走向，无论探案线索、反派设置还是正义的探讨都拖沓又刻板，三个小时更是大可不必。
非常惊艳的一部关于疫情时代的电影，贾静雯值得最佳女主角。瀑布，英语是The falls，从高处跌落，但是最终会进入溪流，平静地流向未知的远方。里面也多次出现了黑泽明《电车狂》的海报，跟这部电影一样，时序轮回，普罗大众每一天都活在无奈之中，也正因为自己的存在，思考的人也因为思考招致了无数的烦恼。思觉失调，想要静一静，都是对这个社会的抗争。色调特别有趣，家和疗养院都以蓝色为主，像关着叶帘的冷库，但是当保洁阿姨和病友出现的时候，都会照进一缕暖光。口罩也是蓝色，蓝色能够隔断距离，却永远也隔不断母女间的爱。电视的意象也值得研究。从疫情爆发的新闻，到解封后城市复苏的消息，再到从电视机后面捉出来一条蛇，以及最后大坝泄洪导致溺水事故的报道，家庭关系的每一个阶段都被电视划分得刚刚好。那下一次，又会报道什么呢。
全程震撼于现代摄影机的高宽容度给黑色材料带来的质感层次。十年前这样的打光方式简直不可想象。另外听到Nirvana直接加一星。
疫情时代下一切都是阴霾密布的蓝色天空，疏离又荒谬的人际和伦理关系，任性而情绪化的叙事表达，刻意而不知其意的氛围和意象。一切都有点乱套，一切都莫名其妙。
三星半，疫情只是导火索，而中产生活宛如幻象如此脆弱，顷刻崩塌。喜欢蛇那段，乍以为病中的胡话，却是惊悚事实。不过贾静雯的表演没有那么惊艳。
台湾总是能拍出一种细腻的感受，这很厉害。总能直接带给观众切身的体会。
因为他是一个富二代，从来不做家务，虽然他找到了凶器，但他不知道这是地毯铲，也不知道它是用来干什么的，更想不到要掀开地毯看看。
赛琳娜竟然不是拉拉？没有爱情可以不加爱情线
情緒帶動電影，當藍色罩布拉下，隔絕和壓抑終於如除掉口罩般長舒一口氣。感激女兒的生命力，當母親的瀑布將她捲入漩渦之中後，她仍然don't sweat it。life goes on，我也希望能好好生活。謝謝導演，一部佳作。
【又蠢又无聊】华纳如果想靠这个IP养老，不如开发一套哥谭滤镜（黑暗下雨）付费授权使用。一个现代城市能有什么大谜团，无非是黄赌毒。（上映第一天IMAX厅里都是真影迷，没人说话，但这么一个沉重的“探案”（不带引号都侮辱智商）剧，引得观众频频发笑。镜头调度也不行啊，蝙蝠车好像还不如企鹅人的车（这么强的车都翻了安全气囊也没弹出来？）公路追逐乱切那个车尾灯一侧的镜头是粘了个手机拍的吗？源自佐罗的斗篷除了耍帅真是一点用都没有，飞起来像个鼯鼠丑死了。我帅帅的囧林叔完全被化妆遮住了💔猫女既然是黑白混血les为啥不多一重设置穆斯林？治谜语人的方式难道不是装傻吗，五方的脸和演技真的绷不住，我永远爱本蝙！这么长适合拆成3集一小时的剧，哦不对那不如电影挣钱。谴责影响观众身体健康的超长久坐！本来不困硬是看得哈欠连连
我与蝙蝠侠从未如此贴近
“不要再问我：你还好吗？我会想办法好起来” 《瀑布》和《阳光普照》有着一脉相承的气质，有太阳的场景都是阴郁的明媚，音乐温暖又悲伤，它弹奏着让你伤心的往事，又安抚你的伤口：你会好起来的。
7/10 走出了蝙蝠侠的第四条路。蒂姆波顿是探索，带着浓烈的视觉符号；诺兰是对大义道义的诠释；扎导用一个苍老的灵魂续接一个更大的宇宙；这版则很漫画，非常非常侦探漫画。旁白，那些人物的出场，和戈登拿着小手电探案，误导信息，就像在看漫画。个人认为和猫女的感情戏很出彩，价值观的冲突和身世的相似人两个人分分合合最后只能互道珍重，颇有侠侣的感觉。遗憾也有，比如重要转折只靠台词，小道具的使用没有铺垫，某个角色沦为纯彩蛋，结尾虽然立意升华但高潮不足，前中文戏打戏比较割裂（整的都很长），有些镜头语言我不太喜欢（比如翼装飞行第一视角），bug黑科技后面没用等等。但很喜欢这种风格，格局总体不大，聚焦推理。罗伯特太帅了！！！哥特的建筑接受度分人，我还是很吃的（顺便吐槽一下黑人浓度好高，主角配角转头就是一个黑人…）
谜语人叫蝙蝠侠去孤儿院，导致布鲁斯·韦恩不能亲自拆包裹，说明蝙蝠侠和布鲁斯·韦恩是同一个人。
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