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.
剧情还是很常规套路的续集，以及大反派蛋头博士没有死，还可以继续拍下去。新加入一个尾巴螺旋桨的狐狸、巨力的鼹鼠？多了一点看点，也拓展了世界观。精彩的几个点保留了：强森梗（两派一直斗争：像范迪塞尔和巨石强森？）极速时间：空中穿梭激光网格，只是太短了，不如上一部跳楼躲无人机攻击；还有金凯瑞的反差萌：尬舞、儿童方式表现操纵巨型机甲、激光鼻涕什么的
比第一部多了好多动作戏呀。可是没有第一部那种时停般的经验感了，感觉就是普通的超级英雄片。
就是有一種打動我的力量，可能對這個角色真的有偏愛。Tails真的很值得疼愛。
紫霞意外的令人不讨厌，虽有珠玉在前，仍然有自己的特色，殊为不易。男主很面熟，看着也不讨厌。达叔是惊喜。剧情还不错，能看到致敬的心意，相比之前炒冷饭恰烂饭的续集好多了。能看出来导演和编剧还是很有诚意的
优点:
卡通和真人这么不协调的动画片居然还有人投资拍第二部，可能就是因为有我这样的大冤种看了？
甚至不知道为什么自己要看这部了……3可能还会看吧……
索尼克游戏角色悉数登场，片尾彩蛋的暗影索尼克预示着第三部。儿童向的剧情，就像过家家【两星半】
（金色sonic真的像赛亚人哈哈哈）
女主选的不错，故事勉强能看，做为达叔谢幕作给了不少镜头，好感度加两星
个人认为比第一部要有意思点。
网大完成度算高的，就是剧情依然不是很给力，感情的部分没说好。
虽然主线索尼克证明自我这套东西实在是有点老，但可能是心态不同了，居然觉得第二部还挺好看的，金凯瑞也用经典的博士造型注入了活力，作为一个疫情期间还能发展起来的系列，制作全面升级，场面轻松明快，可以说是为青黄不接游戏改编电影提供一个另类的范本了。
我觉得有6.5分最少 金凯瑞依旧很亮眼 对于动画还原做的也不错 片尾电玩风格的画面也很用心 总体还是不错的
上一部一句“他是我朋友”让索尼克满血复活，这一部一句“我也爱你们”让翡翠宝石给了索尼克力量，原来友情和亲情的力量才是最强大的，全宇宙都吃那一套。
调侃蝙蝠侠，说自己的蓝色正义商标正在申请中，还有冬兵，不得不说派拉蒙很会蹭热度。
特效可以，演员也可以，做为网大高出一筹，可以说是很好的前传
剧本整体过于草率，有几个镜头挺有感觉的。三颗星给达叔，吴昊宸和紫霞
6分，复制粘贴上一部的模式，但是比上一部少了点乐趣
（金色sonic真的像赛亚人哈哈哈）
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