Eli is the man with one name who ambles into a backwater burg in search of water and comes face to face with evil in the form of carnegie gary oldman, who is involved with the blind claudia jennifer beals while he pursues claudias nubile daughter solara mila kunis. In the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the knowledge that can bring civilization back from the brink of destruction and save the future of humanity. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list. Book of eli by skewby lyrics damnlyrics all lyrics is here. 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. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. The cinematic art work of the film makes it all the more presentable. In the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the knowledge that can bring civilization back from the brink of.
The directorial return of the hughes brothers, whose last film was 2001s from hell. 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. Jul 20, 2014 spoilers ahead the movies 4 years old, but just in case. Jan 09, 2010 my 94 yr old mom was told about the movie titled the book of eli and wanted to read the book. The person renting this film will not waste his or her money. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. The book of eli was written by gary whitta, his first feature to be produced, drawing from and reveling in parallels to a very specific body of text.
Jan 18, 2010 the book of eli sets itself up as an enjoyable mad max meets i am legend romp, but the disappointing nature of its central maguffin can you tell what it is yet. It is a black comedy about a high school history teacher who attempts to sabotage a manipulative, ambitious girls campaign to become school president. And without ever veering toward the preachy, directors albert and allen hughes seamlessly develop the concept into a dark, emotional. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of ascension press bestselling amazing grace series. 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. Jan 16, 2010 the twist at the end of the movie is that you find out that eli is blind, and the bible he has is written in braille. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The title is a reference to both the book that eli carries, and the fact that the. His music is compared to the likes of a kanye or lupe, but he can definitely hold his own with his clever lyrics and catchy beats.
Eli leaves and kills a bunch of carnegies men in a shoot out. Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. Jan 19, 2015 the book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. The novel was adapted into a film of the same title prior to publication, but not filmed until fall of 1998 synopsis. Find out where the book of eli is streaming, if the book of eli is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. He carries a book around with him, one of the few left. Eli refuses and the young solara is sent to change his mind. Denzel washington at an event for the book of eli 2010. If you havent heard of it yet are interested then continue if you dont mind the plot being told though i recommend you see it first, good movie. Research it with articles try these articles to get started. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli was written by gary whitta, his first feature to be produced, drawing from and reveling in parallels to a very specific body of text. One only has to peep the mixtape to get a feel of his versatility. Blogs such as ill roots and the smoking section tagged skewby as an artist that revives real hip hop.
He is armed to the teeth, hunting for food and killing those who threaten his life. The elected member was the second winner of the 1970 booker prize, after something to answer for by p. 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. The twist at the end of the movie is that you find out that eli is blind, and the bible he has is written in braille. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect that sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller from filmmaking duo albert and allen hughes allen hughes and allen hughes. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. There is no ancient book of eli that was written in biblical times, it wasnt included in the bible because it never existed. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. Without this old, almost blind priest at the temple, poor baby samuel would have nowhere to go. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Dusty, dark and with its fair share of firearms, the denzel washington vehicle follows a lonesome pilgrim on a holy quest.
That background might render the book of eli controversial for some religious literalists. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. Denzel washington, mila kunis, gary oldman, malcolm mcdowell. But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible. This book was nothing like the movie and after she read the first chapter she burned the book. Jan 16, 2010 book of eli background storyline explained. Watch the book of eli online full movie from 2010 yidio. 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. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta.
Stream it the book of eli tips for finding sources films may be the most difficult to find sources on. 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. It provided me with tears of laughter and a turned me into a loyal fan of alexander payne and jim taylors films. Scenes in which eli defends the book with his life are extremely convicting as a christian, and thoughtprovoking for nonbelievers. Mar 09, 1998 election was one of the first films i remember seeing that opened my eyes to the wonderful world of nonblockbuster, nonaction, nonbroad comedy films.
Gary oldmans character finally gets the book, only to get pissed to find out he cant read it. The story has denzel washington playing a mysterious wanderer named eli, walking the country for many years on a path to the west. Book of eli, a song by skewby on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The book of eli is a tough one to call you may find yourself liking or disliking it based on your particular point of view.
Jan 14, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. The book of eli is an exceptionally engrossing film. Eli, the chosen one, is brutally violent as are the other male characters in the film. The book of eli is an oldfashioned western dressed up in postapocalyptic rags. Your best bet may be to consult the books on post apocalyptic guide that and see what qualities your story may share or how it may differ. 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. And dont forget that elis the one who makes samuel aware of the fact that gods talking to him. Eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. 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 despot of a small, makeshift town plans to take possession of the book. Dystopian analysis the book of eli is about a postapocalyptic dystopian reality that the protagonist eli is attempting to survive in. Apr 20, 2010 the book of eli is an oldfashioned western dressed up in postapocalyptic rags. Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Bernice rubens 19282004 was born in wales and began writing in her middle thirties when the kids went to school. The book of eli brief information the book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Establishing its storytelling rules clearly and well, the film simply is. Its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. The book of eli sets itself up as an enjoyable mad max meets i am legend romp, but the disappointing nature of its central maguffin. If youve actually seen the movie youd know the book of eli is the bible, specifically a braille version of the king james bible owned by the main character whose name is eli.
How was that guy practically invincible when they shot him. The title is a reference to both the book that eli carries, and the fact that the book he carries is, in fact, the bible. Spoilers ahead the movies 4 years old, but just in case. The novel was adapted into a film of the same title prior to publication, but not filmed until fall of 1998. One senses the bible was chosen for the book of eli earnestly, but perhaps also to take advantage of its cultural weight. My 94 yr old mom was told about the movie titled the book of eli and wanted to read the book. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Your thoughts on the movie if you have not yet seen the movie and dont want it to be spoilt for you then wait until you have seen it before you read any further. In a postapocalyptic world, a lone hero guards the book of eli, which provides knowledge that could redeem society.
Eli has a book which is discovered as the bible and he is trying to deliver it to a location he doesnt specify. Presidential elections that year, students at high. 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. 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. Films may be the most difficult to find sources on. Even better, through several memorable scenes, eli begins to show solara the power of the bible not as a tool for conquest, but as a handbook for living. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. Jan 14, 2010 eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. Eli and mila kunis continue on to the west, until they finally reach alcatraz prison. It is shocking when he chooses to protect the bible over the. Election was one of the first films i remember seeing that opened my eyes to the wonderful world of nonblockbuster, nonaction, nonbroad comedy films.
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