Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. The book of eli is a stylish film that is reminiscent of i am legend and other postapocalyptic stories, though it carves out a niche for itself due to its strong characters and its central theme. The book of eli 2010 solara makes a stand scene 810. Mila kunis says she still cannot believe that she is starring in a film opposite denzel washington. Two of them have been sliced open and are scabbed over with dried blood. Books by eli easton author of blame it on the mistletoe. The film opens with a really riveting scene, slowly panning across a wooded area covered in ash, and with more ash still falling from the sky. Carnegie threatens to kill solara, to the dismay of redridge. 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. 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. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards.
Eli quotes 64 quotes share book recommendations with. Jennifer beals is an internationally renowned actress who has over 90 credits to her name, including critically acclaimed feature films and some of the highest rated television series to date. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. Book of eli fanfiction archive with over 11 stories. The professional lost in space the book of eli sid and nancy jfk immortal beloved quest of camelot air force one bram stokers dracula sin hannibal harry potter kung fu panda 2 red riding hood dawn of the planet of the apes total 24.
Overall the book of eli is an excellent film itself and an excellent spin on the postapocalyptic genre. Advanced search watchlist sign in the book of eli 2010 poster. 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. 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. Exit the actress is cute and a bit quirky, but ultimately falls short of my hopes. But in book of eli, denzel washington is somehow able to walk among a few of.
Dystopian analysis the book of eli is about a postapocalyptic dystopian reality that the protagonist eli is attempting to survive in. It was one of a spat of post apocalyptic dramas with washed out color and characters who care more about surviving to the end of the day than dental hygiene. The book of eli certainly brings to mind that other monstrosity among american postapocalyptic films, i am legend, which also weds the genres conventions with religious nonsense. Want to download the book of eli full movie online. The book of eli stars denzel washington as a lone wanderer, making his away across a postnuclear holocaust america, scavenging and scraping to survive and well adept at it. The book of eli dvd 2009 this is probably one of the most highly underrated movies of 2010 due to the overwhelming surge of 3d films brought on by avatar which was out around the same time of this film. Redridge recovers the book, with a locked flap, and gives it to carnegie, who releases solara.
A lone warrior denzel washington wanders the postapocalyptic desert that was once america, battling lawlessness to realize his hope of a better future. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as. Eli has a book which is discovered as the bible and he is trying to deliver it to a location he doesnt specify.
He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Beals is currently executive producing and returning as a lead cast member in the revival of her hit original series the l word. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Which movie looks more depressing, the book of eli or. The book tells the story of eleanor gwyn, called ellen or nell, who rises from selling oysters in the streets of london as a child, first to the ranks of the theatre, then to the royal court as a mistress to the famously libidinous king charles ii. Released january 15th, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and received a score of 53 out of. 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. Worldview elements of film implications questions biblical parallels the priest eli solara as samuel catholic parallels modern day parallels westward movement american dream what is the place of religion in the life of the common person. Solara mila kunis attacks carnegies gary oldman men and makes an escape, killing redridge ray stevenson in the process. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. The book of eli starring mila kunis, denzel washington in lead and directed. The book of eli is a dark fable set in postapocalyptic america, starring denzel washington as a lone, holy. The film presents some religious subthemes, which might find differing interpretations by different viewers.
Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. 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. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. Actress mila kunis opens up about jewish history the. For instance, to protect themselves from the harsh sunlight, all the characters wear sunglasses or goggles, but rather than rendering them impersonal or distant, they only ramp up the movies cool factor. Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they realize their fatal mistake.
Udo keilberth top gun 2 extended super bowl trailer duration. 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 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. This picture is one big waste of time, including that of the actors and those in the audience who pay to see it. The event that, in the movie, caused a hole to be torn in the sky signifies an act of nature that could destroy the ozone layer exposing the earths surface to uvb and other radiation, an extinction level event. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Her forced description of that, however, alerts carnegie that eli possesses the book he so. See what happened to 16 characters after the actors left greys anatomy. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. Read on as i share with you more about the movie and where to download the book of eli. Threatening to kill solara, carnegie forces eli to surrender the bible before shooting him and leaving him for dead, departing with his caravan. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
I want to order a coffee mug that says elis cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. 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. Throughout his journey, there are many scenes that relate to the print era and there are also very many scenes that are extremely significant in the film. The book of eli bts apocalyptic san francisco 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. Eli and solara are surrounded and dragged out of the house. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it. Everything looks dark and dead, the sun beating down endlessly on the dusty dunes. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Eli doesnt fall for that, but does get her to pray with him before eating, and unintentionally allows her to see his valued book, although she cant read, much like everyone else. Hollywood celebrities mila kunis in the book of eli movie hollywood. The soundtrack adds immensely to this feeling, using soft ambient chords and blasting actionscene drums when necessary.
Eli easton has 50 books on goodreads with 107202 ratings. He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valle. The book of eli cast and crew check out hollywood movie the book of eli cast and crew details, star cast information. Rewatched the book of eli when he leaves the house he spends the night in at the. The book of eli denzel washington gary oldman mila kunis 2010 a lone warrior denzel washington faces many dangers as he carries hope for humanitys redemption across a postapocalyptic wasteland. Rewatched the book of eli when he leaves the house he spends the night in at. On the surface, one would think the movie is titled the book of eli because of the book the bible he carries. Download for free on all your devices computer, smartphone, or tablet. I put this together myself after seeing people actually disagreed about this. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations.
The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter anthony peckham. The book of eli is the latest blockbuster to hit the screens in us. On one hand its similar to every other postapocalyptic film that came before. Its the last copy of the bible on earth, and people battle over it albeit we dont know its the bible until the very end. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar, and tiger woods. Ive found it to be a daily conversation starter usually ending up in a spiritual discussion which then. All the celebrities who have tested positive for the coronavirus sturgill. Not a bruise on his face so that means he was the one doing the hitting.