In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. The book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips duration. 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. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it. In this unintended sequel to the road, which is also currently playing in theaters, eli denzel washington, may or may not be a messiah.
Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd. Oscars best picture winnersbest picture winnersgolden globesemmyssan diego. 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 marks a return to form for codirectors allen and albert hughes, who bill themselves as the hughes brothers. 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.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or. 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 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. Now that story is in no way similar to eli mannings narrative but he did hear a voice and it happened to say geno smith is. Oscarsbest picture winnersbest picture winnersgolden globesemmyssan diego.
Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. My 94 yr old mom was told about the movie titled the book of eli and wanted to read the book. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. In the bible, eli grew gradually more blind, from partial sight up to the stage of his eyes were set so he could not see. It was the directors, the hughes brothers, and the cast, denzel washington and gary oldman. Apparently, the fascination with all things apocalyptic will continue in 2010, thanks to the book of eli, the third endoftheworld flick released in the past four months. After earth screenwriter gary whitta talks book of eli sequel and video.
The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. This book was nothing like the movie and after she read the first chapter she burned the book. Read the the book of eli movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. This story is a fantold expansion of the original 2010 movie the book of eli starring denzel washington eli and mila kunis solara. The film has a potential for a sequel with your going back. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. The daughter of legendary israeli spy eli cohen said sunday it hurt to. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. 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. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel entertainment hindustan times. 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. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen.
Next, ensure that the movies are all of dvd quality. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. The book of eli by sam moffie meet your next favorite book. The 2nd trailer of the book of eli denzel and mila take the gloves off and shake the wasteland.
Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. The rollicking sequel to fortunes pawn an action packed science. A road warrior of a different sort, the title character played by denzel washington in the book of eli spends much of the story traveling by foot across an eerie landscape, a long and quick. 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. No point being able to download the book of eli only to watch the flickering images or see it in poor resolution. This would be a very weird movie to have a sequel, lets be honest. 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. Before there can be a sequel there needs to be a remake of the original. This will ensure that you can download the book of eli full movie quickly and watch within the next hour. So, in celebration of the films 50th anniversary, here are a dozen facts about the legendary tale. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. In late 1965, a fistful of dollars and its sequel, for a few dollars more, were not yet available. The ending is a little far fetched and i couldnt help but roll my eyes. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting.
Washington is carrying such a book, and while the film. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. At a time when theaters are experiencing a glut of doomsday scenarios. 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. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Books similar to the legend of eli monpress the legend of. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. In todays episode, i explores the possibility of a sequel or trilogy of the movie called. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy.
Im not sure that would happen over the brief duration of the film, but maybe he wasnt fully blind in the film, but had learnt brail in the world before so as to better be able to read. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. With the purpose of the film, i dont foresee it happening and i. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. 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. Eli bumps the bottom step with his foot before going up the porch steps of the couples house, presumably to gauge where the steps are credit to jeremyogles. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Download the book of eli full movie download full movies. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. This is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three.
Eli cohens daughter lukewarm on the spy, but likes sacha baron. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. The world of fahrenheit 451 is one where people lose complete interest in books and owning them is a crime. Denzel washington in the book of eli 2010 denzel washington at an event for the book of eli. 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. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller.
The book of eli takes the form of an ultraviolent graphic novel, with washington as a steely man with no name type who cuts a righteous path through the gullets of sinners and savages. 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. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. The book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. 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. When hannah came to shiloh to pray for a son, eli initially accused her of drunkenness, but when she protested her innocence, eli wished her well. In the film the book of eli, eli was led to a book by a voice in his head and he made it his mission to protect that book with his life.
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