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. 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. I put this together myself after seeing people actually disagreed about this. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. The book of eli is a dark fable set in postapocalyptic america, starring denzel washington as a lone, holy. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do.
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. Dystopian analysis the book of eli is about a postapocalyptic dystopian reality that the protagonist eli is attempting to survive in. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Id like to think that in a sequel to the book of eli that reconstructed book will sit on that shelf, along with the copy of the quran and similar other books of religion, and just gather dust. Ive found it to be a daily conversation starter usually ending up in a spiritual discussion which then. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting elis canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in the house. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book.
Now by the time of the movie, books are extremely rare and eli has the last copy of the bible, that happens to be written on braille. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. Solara catches up to eli and leads him to the towns water supply, hoping to accompany him on his travels, but he traps her inside and continues alone. The few survivors have clumped together into ramshackle settlements that are beginning to crumble from within.
Before there can be a sequel there needs to be a remake of the original. We hear a baby crying in the background and redridge lifts his pistol to make a third shot, but then slightly tilts his head and doesnt fire. Books similar to the legend of eli monpress the legend of. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book, they must first take his life. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. 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. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. We use cookies and other technologies to analyze site traffic, understand patterns of use, and improve your browsing experience. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Currently, netflix hasnt made an official announcement about a sequel to eli, but its relatively early given that the film released in october of 2019. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away.
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. Some scholars, like kessler, and nowack have argued that there is likely to have been some overlap between the time of samuel and that of eli. Into this world steps machetewielding road warrior eli a man on a. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. Her forced description of that, however, alerts carnegie that eli possesses the book he so. The book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton.
This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. When eli refuses to give up the book, carnegie orders him killed. Find out where the book of eli is streaming, if the book of eli is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Make no mistake, the book of eli is a postapocalyptic actionadventure movie. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. 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. His books and videos have sold eight million copies and include the seeing, eli, the voice, my life as, forbidden doors, and mcgee and me. The book of eli continues the string of apocalyptic tales. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards.
Why was there never a sequel to the movie the book of eli. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. 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. Eli refuses and the young solara is sent to change his mind. The world of fahrenheit 451 is one where people lose complete interest in books and owning them is a crime. Establishing its storytelling rules clearly and well, the film simply is. However, the book of judges always mentions the years of oppression in contrast to the period of a judges dispensation.
Asked in books and literature, animated and childrens movies, science fiction and fantasy movies what is the sequel to crank the book. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. I have written a remake where nothing changes except filling in the dead space with denzels thought remembrances of the exact words from the king james bible and every spoken word from coming from the. After a shootout at a house in the middle of nowhere, solara and the book are captured and.
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. Jan 21, 2010 before there can be a sequel there needs to be a remake of the original. 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. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. 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. I have written a remake where nothing changes except filling in the dead space with denzels thought remembrances of the exact words from the king james bible and every spoken word from coming from the king james bible. Eli leaves and kills a bunch of carnegies men in a shoot out. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. 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. Home entertainment thebook of eli cant have a sequel thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer.
On book of eli, the main antagonist believes he could dominate other cities and people with a certain book, and has some sort of devotion for them, just as someone that would hoard books on fahrenheit 451. Jan 19, 2015 the book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. 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. Kaufen sie the book of eli quersteelbook gunstig ein. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The book of eli quersteelbook bluray limited edition. As for the plot, it is still being worked out amongst a few of the people involved but you can expect that it will feature her going from san francisco to new york to deliver some of the special news and information that they had gathered.
Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. 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 hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. 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. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren. 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. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. The film presents some religious subthemes, which might find differing interpretations by different viewers. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account.
Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. Feb 07, 2014 a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children. 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 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 book of eli falls prey to several of the problems that the road had, and while it wasnt as big a failure as that film, its still a lot of apocalyptic wasteland to get through. 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.
Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. The book of eli bts apocalyptic san francisco 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Sequels are rather commonplace these days, so theres hope for another film that could take audiences deeper into foys unique take on demonic lore. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers fahrenheit 451 ends with the protagonist, a former fireman, going on a exodus after his city gets decimated by a nuclear detonation of some kind. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar, and tiger woods. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us.
In the book of eli, after eli denzel washington has shot most of carnegies gary oldman henchmen and redridge ray stevenson has already missed killing him twice, eli and redridge are facing each other in the street. Eli has a book which is discovered as the bible and he is trying to deliver it to a location he doesnt specify. This thread is now designated the official discussion thread for the book of eli. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. 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. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list. Being a loner, eli prefers to go his own way, but he may not have a choice.
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