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.
大佬女人就非得意淫讲中文，然后被疯狂凌辱，讲个日文就这么难！
雖然是完全原創的續篇 但確比上一部精彩 少了上一部的吃屎多了挖眼 二小時二十分沒什麼冷場, 沒有太婆媽的劇情 感覺白石和彌已經有抓到拍黑幫片的精髓了... 除了村上虹郎的角色很容易猜到其結局外 整體還是很精彩!! 就是熟悉東映實錄黑幫片配方!!!! 鈴木亮平是最大亮點 雖然是反派 但確讓人討厭不起來 松板桃李表現也在水準之上 孤狼系列的原著作者柚月裕子也客串參演了媽媽桑一角, 最後的三分鐘日岡看到狼的一幕有點多餘 但整體對一個東映黑幫實錄粉來說 孤狼之血2絕對是今年最佳 期待兇犬之眼
前2/3，血腥道不适和亢奋两种情绪叠加。主角深深的泥淖感；配角上林和弟弟才是真正的主角吧，上林的反社会人格仿佛魔鬼降临。虽然这种暴力和最后关头地情节反转到谴责组织，深深的韩影感。
这一部的白石和弥依然稳定，但在角色、场面、情节上都无法保持水准，更别谈有所进步。
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这一部的白石和弥依然稳定，但在角色、场面、情节上都无法保持水准，更别谈有所进步。
三星半。没有了第一部悲壮的布局和大上身不由己的牺牲，松板桃李也没有役所广司那样有游刃有余的气场，最后只剩下反派角色猎奇的塑造和无止境的斗狠，连上一部掺杂了帮派争斗的政治惊悚也降格成了利用失控疯子搅局黑吃黑。追车戏和动作戏也显得十分疲软，仿佛用不起靠谱的特技车手和动作指导。最后还要吐槽西野七濑的拙劣演技，漂亮确实漂亮但是能不能提升下演技啊，哭戏演的真的一般。这一部的退化是全方面的，这个系列这样结束还是有些小遗憾
幸亏人物对白屈指可数，才有信心观看英文字幕，黑道氛围着实不及前部，故事发展单调逆转仓促，主角剃了平头不再炫酷，单打独斗难掩内心酸楚，中枪被砍头破血流不住，妻离人散抱恨隐居乡土😢
前2/3，血腥道不适和亢奋两种情绪叠加。主角深深的泥淖感；配角上林和弟弟才是真正的主角吧，上林的反社会人格仿佛魔鬼降临。虽然这种暴力和最后关头地情节反转到谴责组织，深深的韩影感。
All we need is a little more trust
孤狼已是狼狈的“狼”，松坂桃李不错，年轻演员们不错。
最后的捕狼，让整个片子有了诗意，进一步升华。
铃木亮平的极恶反派印象简直“吊打”松坂桃李；村上虹郎演的工具人dd死得太惨了😭
剧情离奇不说，多少有些过度渲染了，片尾曲Hero挺不错。
怎么说呢，役所广司在第一部所塑造的孤狼形象是颇为完美的，这也造成续集作为继承人，松坂桃李所扮演的游走于黑白之间灰色地带代理人的角色在我看来是有些垮掉的，那种稳准狠的行事风格，到头来只学到了皮毛，而那种超越剧本本身的那种人物特征，更是没能继承下来，哪怕尺度更大，番茄酱更多，也无法令人满意，这也是很多因为卖座而新增续作计划的作品，所面临的的共性问题，难以为续啊
就觉得没有大上了还拍什么续集呢，果然，孤狼无可替代。有感觉到白石导演第二部的野心，卡司更瞩目了角色更多了剧情更凹了，自然难免形象也更模糊推进也更强行。哎为什么这种黑道片最后总要来肉搏啊，搏就搏吧暴虐狠人boss竟然输给受伤还俩手铐在一起的男主，真是看得我终于困了。。村长终于突破自我然而又被铃木亮平压制也是。挺难的😢
值得一看，虽然坏到想吐（。 铃木亮平苏点全中，h社捧他迟早收效，霓虹和他同龄撞型的俳优几乎没有，过两年迈入40保持变态自律绝对实绩一把抓，大喊一声：我可以！😍
不如前作，最忌亮平这种疯狗设定，最后的反转扳回一点
铃木亮平饰演的帮派头目让人印象深刻，剧中打斗很激烈很惨烈，血肉横飞，剧情安排尚可。。。
致敬的包袱不小，初看下来深作欣二的纪实少了些，戏剧性更多倚重在反派，毕竟第一部松坂桃李的雷霆手段已经初具规模了，亮点在结尾，正义夹杂复仇和睚眦必报的三枪真正在风格之上有超越，加一星。
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