何静
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: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.
黛娜华盛顿
发表于6分钟前
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:开发商曾小智（曾志伟 饰）为人油嘴滑舌，为了买入楼盘谎话说尽，他的竞争对手洪大宝（洪金宝 饰）不遑多让，二人在经纪人学友（张学友 饰）的牵线下亦敌亦友。曾小智获悉科威特王子阿里巴巴（林子祥 饰）即将抵港，而王子手中握有一份重建海湾战争后家园的巨额开发计划，为了得到合同，曾小智决定请出自己多年没有探望过的老爸曾老伯（吴耀汉 饰）配合，打造自己的孝子形象迎合王子。小智和娇生惯养的妻子咪咪（郑裕玲 饰）将曾伯从小妹阿芝（关之琳 饰）和丈夫阿辉（梁家辉 饰）家中接出，并拟定多种训练对父亲进行“上层人”的改造。曾老伯苦不堪言，而宴会因洪大宝的介入一再出现状况，一心求财的曾小智能够如愿么？本片为帮助1991年大陆水灾筹备善款而拍摄，其中客串的明星多达上百位。
阿霈乐团
发表于6分钟前
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:本片用迷幻的影像和摇滚乐讲述了一个非典型乐队主唱的成长史。儿时，平克（鲍勃•吉尔道夫 Bob Geldof 饰）的父亲在二战中身亡，母亲与家庭医生关系暧昧，这让他幼小心灵备受创伤。在学校，他对呆板的填鸭教育深恶痛绝，时刻准备着绝地反击。成年后，他在泡吧时结识了风骚的舞女，并与之发生了关系。然而，性欲的满足感并没有维持太久，他就厌倦了这种不靠谱的感情，特别是他对于女人的怀疑和嫉妒达到了无以复加的地步，因此当对方再度示好投怀送抱的时候，他便歇斯底里地爆发了，仿佛要把全世界都砸碎了才算安心。在此期间，他还表达了强烈的反战情绪和愤世嫉俗的观念，在物质丰富的生活中，他的精神生活极度匮乏，在工业化大行其道的环境里，他还固守着梦想的断壁残垣……
