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.
在儒学传统的社会，一定会有人说，在母亲身患重病，家庭经济状况不佳的情况下，不仅不为家庭出力，不理解母亲的艰难，芳仪一心做着自己的美国梦是非常自私的，严重违背了父慈子孝的伦理传统，在我看来，导演能把这段经历拍出来很勇敢，这样的家庭关系是惨烈的，也是真实的，恨和爱是一体两面，没有无缘无故的恨，也没有无缘无故的爱，亲密关系就是在摩擦中成长，何况这个家庭还牵扯到东西方不同的生长环境，冲突是必然的，粉饰太平才是虚伪的，母女冲突的处理要比同样题材的瀑布柔和多了
想了半天觉得哪里不对劲，终于想清楚了。这应该是一个女孩回忆自己和母亲的一段冲突岁月，却因为母亲已经离世所以回忆起来尽是母亲的好，或者刻意回避了母亲的不好。所以很不真实，因为她的过分叛逆和对母亲的埋怨不应该出自电影所呈现的家庭。一个充满爱的家庭，母亲没有因为癌症而愤怒绝望，依然温柔依然母爱丰盈有力，怎么可能孩子会这样。演技很好，可是人物塑造的太用力了。不真实就是没办法动人。
【3.0】打斗场面的观赏性做得很棒，甚至比TV版设计得还要细腻。但情节容量过低、打斗篇幅过长、动画渲染流畅度欠佳，这三个类型国漫当前普遍存在的问题一个也没改过来。
虽然我无法感受到异国归来的不适，但是那种家庭争端和相处模式却异常真实。
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比剧版完成度更高，情节更熨帖，打戏也更精彩。但仍难逃剧版俗套、矫情的窠臼。如果能找一个靠谱的编剧就完美了。
小问题其实挺多的，不过作为市面上少有的武侠类动画，打斗又足够精彩，这个部分其实很加分，值得去看。倒是希望能真的好好制作一部在电影院上映的剧场版（不要3D，千万不要）。
（第一季两个配角的过去。剧情是挺传统的明末背景武打片剧情。打斗真是精彩。）
“修罗拳”
很细腻的一部电影，当然不乏略过之处，感觉故事想讲的议题不够明晰。但是，生活其实有时候就是这样，就过去了。当然，我很敬佩母亲，有时候自虐式地为子女付出，有时候自私一点不是更好吗？
字幕字体不错，技能解说不错，结尾兵器展示不错，配乐不错
动作戏没问题，流畅出彩，这也是唯一优点。故事和人物的问题太大了。以及现在这个人物表情的程度上院线只会更加祛魅
剧情不拖泥带水，打戏很多很长很好看。就是立意有点弱了，非黑即白的结局，杀完人一点升华都没有就开始播片尾演员表了……
真的有侠气，还有王朝凋敝的困苦，动作戏就不多吹了。夜宿破庙拍出了走投无路，几次杀人拍出了忍无可忍。敢让主角杀人还是挺佩服的，是动画的审查比真人电影要松一点吗？
再一次被打败，中间落泪了，年度华语最佳。太细腻了，爱与恨一体两面，再亲近的人也可能捉摸不透，一句话，一个表情，都传达着情绪，伤害来得触不及防。我爱你，但我没说；我痛恨你的恐惧和软弱，只是因为我害怕你从这个世界消失而已。
就还挺优缺明显的，优点是营造出来的武侠氛围没得说，好像是小时候守着电视看的那种武侠片，有种久违了的感觉，武斗场面表现极佳，动作设计的漂亮，运镜流畅，景别和镜头角度的变化也很灵动，比真人实拍更有优势。缺点是不打架的时候，人物画风突变，肢体动作刻板了，面部表情僵硬了，特别是脸上的光影效果粗糙的不能忍，那一大片界限清晰颜色浓重的阴影，简直比五官的存在感还强。
“云雷戟”与“落星石”
枕刀歌11=番外篇1：绝情剑（剑叔的过去。）
本来不抱什么希望的，没想到很不错啊，复仇题材，酷炫的打斗设计，赞
【2022春节档最佳，欠一张票】不仅说国漫，动漫武侠之巅了！无人能出其右！侠以武犯禁，儒以文乱法。每个动作设计都花足了心思，不是搞个特效喊一声招式就放个波完事了。武侠，的根本就是每个动作的套招，太连贯了，舒服极了。最后一击，真的帅炸
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