夏天的某个周末,日韩金小蓓(张雅琳)、日韩张建力、侯红携带北京的朋友赵尘(黄志忠)、马洋回到长江边的家乡游玩,仍呆在故乡小县城的如今做了警察的中学同学于栋(郭晓冬)高兴过后,同他们一道迎来想藏也藏不住的现实生活中的无趣和尴尬。金小蓓是于栋的初恋情人,她与现任男友赵尘因对未来不知所措关系很紧张;面对外表看来无大变化的金小蓓,联想起自己同老婆枯燥无奈生活的于栋打翻了心中的五味瓶。而一张写有“爱你到死”的纸条则触及了所有人内心的隐秘,各种猜忌和怀疑开始上演。
夏天的某个周末,日韩金小蓓(张雅琳)、日韩张建力、侯红携带北京的朋友赵尘(黄志忠)、马洋回到长江边的家乡游玩,仍呆在故乡小县城的如今做了警察的中学同学于栋(郭晓冬)高兴过后,同他们一道迎来想藏也藏不住的现实生活中的无趣和尴尬。金小蓓是于栋的初恋情人,她与现任男友赵尘因对未来不知所措关系很紧张;面对外表看来无大变化的金小蓓,联想起自己同老婆枯燥无奈生活的于栋打翻了心中的五味瓶。而一张写有“爱你到死”的纸条则触及了所有人内心的隐秘,各种猜忌和怀疑开始上演。
回复 :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.
回复 :双脚小儿麻痹的阿龙原本准备孤老一生,但坚持为他组成家庭的母亲,花费不少金钱及心力,从越南带回了阿紫。阿紫是爸爸最疼的女儿,生长在贫穷的越南农村,为了家人的生存,她同意嫁到台湾。阿龙知道阿紫为了家庭存续,牺牲了自己的一切,但家人的歧视和控制不住的脾气,让两人渐行渐远,在这个没有期待的海边小村,被捆绑的两人日复一日,没有尽头。为了完成家庭的束缚与期待,需要付出多大的代价?导演以阿龙和阿紫为中心,辐射出台湾社会潜在的传统价值观,迫于上一代的压力娶妻生子,在没有感情的基础下,与新住民的联姻造就无数破碎的家庭,以及单亲的下一代,最初要遵循的传统,反倒岌岌可危。
回复 :本片曾获得99年澳洲电影金像奖最佳影片/导演/原著剧本/男配角/剪接…等十一项提名,由澳洲男演员希斯莱杰(Heath Ledger)片中饰演主角吉米。一个充满屎蛋风格的笨拙黑色喜剧。19岁的吉米(Heath Ledger)是个涉世未深的街头混混,原本在脱衣舞娘酒馆当保镖,因缘际会认识了甜美忧伤的雅丽媞(Rose Byrne),纯真的爱情就此发酵。然而,吉米因为答应镇上黑帮毒虫老大旁多一件差事,途中却因两个半路杀出的贼小孩,差点丢了性命。吉米的决定、两个小孩的未来…导演用超现实阴阳交错多轨的叙事情境说故事。究竟是福是祸,上帝与魔鬼,邪恶与纯真的界线在哪里?吉米最后该如何决定摆脱命运呢?