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.
比熊出没好。本来以为会借鉴很多篮球动画，实际上做出了自己的特色。
守护与指引，深沉的父爱，
中规中矩吧～为了童年情怀看的，整体制作很有诚意，但故事过于套路化～还有，其实这个运动系列完全可以再上一个层次，有些时候不用把体育精神都放在最基本的那些东西上面。
不得不说，韩国人真的好会拍这种很煽情的电影，很能共情，中间哭了好几次
哈哈哈这不是我认识的喜羊羊灰太狼，开屏时一片弹幕说“恭喜你发现宝藏”。出乎意外的燃，不管几岁，我还是会喜欢这种一个团队为了同一个目标热血沸腾特训的感觉。
看过《筐出胜利》，所以觉得这一部不太协调。不过后半部决赛有《筐出胜利》的感觉了。
5.0/10。全方位的落后于时代，对篮球的理解也仅仅停留在玩梗和经典场面复刻。技战术和人物模板的设计甚至还不如《黑子的篮球》。
以前大学室友特别爱看喜羊羊，所以每年一部的大电影我也都没有落下。记得当年的主题是每年的生肖，然后狼羊合作一波。这么讲，这次难得的大电影回归，就略显草率了。套在一个篮球故事里本身就不咋吸引小孩子，又没有特别多的灰太狼的搞怪内容，只剩纯惨，情怀类内容都给丢了。
3.暗线被主线完全掩盖，读书与打球以及追求梦想这个部分要么高明地铺陈，要么压根别提。
40分钟弃，中规中矩，感觉更适合小孩子吧，大人看剧情太简单了
最后，虎山真是万能磕cp用，虎山x暖羊羊好好磕，和美羊羊也有点带感，甚至沸羊羊咳咳咳
原以为狼队故意输比赛，看了进度条有30分钟，感觉会反转。结果，结果？和猜的剧情一模一样。雄师少年里，男主放下狮头，故事戛然而止。片尾彩蛋他在打工，剧情升华。本作彩蛋是非卖品篮球鞋，这种剧情很做作
好几年没看过喜羊羊大电影了，画风跟童年比起大不相同，画面更精致了，画风更现代化，一开始还有点不习惯，但是看惯了也觉得好帅【特别是虎翼造型帅炸】
我一个奔30的社畜在中间教练点歌那里差点哭出来了
没想到这么热血，这么感动，我看的热泪盈眶，而且篮球比赛好专业，好燃，节奏非常棒，羊村没有一只废羊，高光不止喜羊羊，连懒羊羊都能投进漂亮的三分球，灰太狼也支愣起来了，比赛全程高能，虽然是动画片但真的很精彩，大赞！
灰太狼：喜羊羊，我们认识多久了？
画风和十余年前的记忆有些不一样，他们是透过健忘的玫瑰色的雾霭来回首青春的。
但是从这部开始，《喜羊羊与灰太狼》也可以作为成年电影来进行评判了。
是一部好电影 但似乎跟喜洋洋和灰太狼没什么关系
觉得很不错啊 10后小朋友看得开心 00后老姑享受童年情怀 80后老爸把致敬的篮球经典如数家珍 (which他不说我根本不知道不过也看得挺开心) 总之是诚意之作～ 呼 距离虎虎生威竟然已经整整12年了！那时我才10岁诶！
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