The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. Jan 14, 2010 denzel washington in the book of eli h ere is a very strange film from the hughes brothers, once the pioneers of the modern africanamerican thriller with menace ii society and dead presidents. How was that guy practically invincible when they shot him. Establishing its storytelling rules clearly and well, the film simply is.
Jan 16, 2010 book of eli background storyline explained. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. He recites a bit of it and then puts the book away. The actors are all fine, but the book of eli lacks a standout performance. He rules over his little kingdom like an absolute despot. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. Solara, failing to seduce eli and threatening to kill solara if eli does not give him his book, maintaining his same jovial tone while pointing a gun at her head. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list.
Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been.
They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info. Horn pushes the punch directly down perpendicular to the table and eli s body. Eli has a book which is discovered as the bible and he is trying to deliver it to a location he doesnt specify. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Redridge recovers the book, with a locked flap, and gives it to carnegie, who releases solara. The book of eli movie plot holes and funny quotes reimagined. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. The book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis unwavering faith as he honors god with his life and follows gods will no matter how hard the journey may be. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. As postapocalyptic movie fiction goes, the book of eli is not a crowdpleaser like the mad max series nor silly like any of the planet of the apes films. The book of eli is very compelling and aweinspiring, with excellent production standards as well as absorbing character portrayals by denzel washington and gary oldman.
The book of eli is kind of like watching the book of mormon filmed and rewritten as a futuristic action movie, except with fewer hot bitches. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. Thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta.
Gary oldman one of the many british actors who seem to have survived the films. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. Postapocalyptic world, its not like asswipe would be easy to come by. There is also an oral tradition of eli, which i have on good authority, and which has helped guide me in the writing of this book. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. Eli has in his possession the last surviving bible in the world, and he is on a mission he believes was given to him by god, to head west to where it will be safe. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of. Eli has a bible which after 30 years of reading daily, he reads out in its entirety.
Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. This picture is one big waste of time, including that of the actors and those in the audience who pay. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Make no mistake, the book of eli is a postapocalyptic actionadventure movie. Denzel washington, gary oldman the book of eli sd comic.
Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Watch now for free featured browse more titles movies. When she thinks hes asleep she goes to take a look at the book in his bag.
The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Carnegie threatens to kill solara, to the dismay of redridge. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Horn makes an incision along the side of eli s thigh, requiring the bone bunch to go in parallel to the table, yet dr. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. Eli and solara are surrounded and dragged out of the house. Subscribe a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that.
Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road with its ashladen wastelands and crazed cannibals. If that were true he would probably have realized that its a horrible book and used it to wipe his ass. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. It is beyond me why so many firstrate actors agree to appear in and produce so many awful films. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of. Denzel washingtons speech will leave you speechless one of the most eye opening speeches ever duration.
The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Eli reads the book and solara asks eli to read it to him. In the movie the book of eli we discover at the end that the bible eli has been carrying the entire movie is written in braille. The book of eli should shoot to the top of your netflix queue. Denzel washington is credible as a solitary figure who strides with a. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. She asks him to teach her how to read it but eli doesnt respond. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. Dystopian analysis the book of eli is about a postapocalyptic dystopian reality that the protagonist eli is attempting to survive in. Eli and solara sleep by an old nuclear plant cooling tower.
And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. Does this imply that he is blind and has been living completely by faith his entire life or is the punchline of the movie that he is the simply the last living man on earth who can read braille. The book of eli is a strange mix of postapocalyptic violence, strong spirituality, and some of the best and worst that hollywood has to offer. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one.
Read the the book of eli plot and find out who is in the cast and crew at. The characters are very well acted, the action is fluid and well choreographed, and the setting seeps into your skin, immersing the viewer in a world devoid of faith but in desperate need of salvation. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the book of eli with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. We see elis faith remain steadfast as he faces many trials and tribulations, including. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. Advanced search watchlist sign in the book of eli 2010 poster. Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it.
Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish. Jan 19, 2015 the book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Eli was the high priest kohen gadol of shiloh, the secondtolast israelite judge succeeded only by samuel before the rule of the kings of israel and judah. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. The final plot twist is creative, unexpected, and poetically just.
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