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.
总体不错，但是仔细推敲有一点上帝的感觉，主角光环太强烈，以至于配角像程序式地按照希望的剧情去发展。当作黑色幽默片来看还行，不太符合黑帮片的预期。
简单的场景，简单的故事，但是足够牵动心弦。
比第一部还要好，主要是孙锡久的反派太炸了，只可惜最后的对决有点潦草。喜剧元素融入得很自然，从头到尾的阿西吧。
反转够多，节奏够好，但店外的关系和背景完全靠默认就有点缺失感吧
前面比较冗长平淡，有点无聊，后面才逐渐紧凑有趣了起来。虽有不足，能慢慢讲清楚一个故事也不错了。
真的是 太！好！看！了！ 第一次看动作戏这么上头！都想再去电影院看一遍！孙锡久这个男人真的是太sexy了！妥妥的行走的男性荷尔蒙！2022我就认他一个！！
虽然舞台剧的感觉有点浓，但仍然非常值得一看
5年了，马锡道还是没有女朋友哈哈哈，不知道拍到第四部（已在筹备中）的时候能有了不哈哈。第二部依然贯彻爆米花动作戏原则，马东锡的拳头就是法则。最出彩的角色是朴智焕的张易洙，这角色续集请一定要保留实在太好笑也太会演了。孙锡久还是得这种野生杂种（褒义）的味才够带劲儿，当然像解放日记这种双面颓废男也很能get但还是稍微锁住了他的野生性感魅力。论槽点还是挺多的而且笑点也没第一部那么足，拍成系列的话真的后续故事逻辑性需要提高，而且动作戏如果编排得更细致一点会更好看，目前的动作戏几乎都是力量型的，好看的几场都是窄道打斗，是时候考虑一下别的打法了。不过说实话，能成为韩国疫情后第一部千万电影也不是没理由的，爽特么就完事了！
从头到尾只有一个场景却很好看，人人都以为他是NPC，结果他是扫地僧
影片在单一的空间格局内呈现了极强的复古感和话剧感，主角不靠打打杀杀干趴所有黑帮，可谓揣着心理战的明白装枪战的糊涂。结尾Francis的起身看似生硬有强行反转之意，但前面早有“他为老大挡过六颗子弹”的铺垫（说明他身体素质强不会轻易狗带），至此老爷子离开London的原因线通过向博伊尔家族三人的讲述才有了完整的交待。
7.5 封闭空间叙事范本，马克·里朗斯手到擒来。
奥斯卡剧本提名保底。方寸之地见大阵仗，话剧的写法，一个个人物粉墨登场再一一退场，把黑帮你死我活的争斗浓缩在一间小小的斗室里，虽然有些情节上的小巧合（接电话之类）过于戏剧化，但小舞台大战争的戏剧张力使片子颇为精彩。
比第一部简单粗暴了许多，但还是挺爽的。一拳超人马大块。
除了最后的引蛇出洞整体还是要比第一部差点的，只剩下打打打，马东锡好像长胖了。哪怕全是说蹩脚中文的曹县族来C国拍这种电影也是不可能的，C国可是世界上最安全的国家怎么可能发生这种事（手动狗头），默默看着河对岸向前走的越南流下了羡慕的泪水。
一个场景一部电影，全靠精湛的演技和充满反转的剧本，非常棒
非常精彩，剧情几度反转，全部都是在一个房间里完成
硕大的裁缝剪在布料上穿梭游走，一如形似木讷的老裁缝在黑帮内斗中灵活腾挪——九成依赖里朗斯大叔精湛演技撑起的准独幕剧。
第3475-7.0/10分。裁缝机智反转，掌控全场，甚至他才是挑起争端的主谋。
《延禧宫略》的美国黑帮电影版。主角看似运筹帷幄，但事后一推敲，每个概率事件都很有可能自己死翘翘。
同样是裁缝，同样搞地下活动，如果《Kingsman》能拍成这样也比现在吃老本走下坡路强啊。全片被浓缩在一个小小的裁缝店，背叛、窃听、谋杀，一样不少，不过感觉反派们吃亏在“录音机”刚刚问世、尚未普及，不然这一计谋从一开始就要被拆穿。男主不慌不忙地下套、使绊，随机应变、信口开河的功夫确实了得，人生经历的设定也着实起伏，曾经的花臂大佬拿起了绣花针，但关键时候照样可以心狠手辣。
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