Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it. If you are looking for a film with some deeper meaning then i would not recommend it. Like the road, the setting is the us after armageddon. He lives on an earth that was fried 30 years before by the sun because of a war that ripped a hole through the ozone layer.
Similar to riddick, eli kills when he has to defend himself, and he can be and is ruthless as any other men, only because of. Nov 17, 2018 the book of eli is a great movie starring denzel and mila kunis. The electronic reverbs of guitar and piano echo throughout the soundtrack and give it an empty, desolate feel. Pictures summit entertainment release date january 15, 2010. Washington and the hughes brothers do a good job of establishing this man and his world, and at first, the book of eli seems destined to be solemn. The book of eli movie trailer has premiered and gives far more plot, as a good movie trailer should, than the the book of eli teaser trailer that. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to.
The book of eli is the first movie from albert and allen hughes the filmmaking brothers of from hell and menace ii society in nine years. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. 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 the united states. Read the the book of eli movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Denzel washington plays eli, a lone wolf traveling across the ruins of what was once the united states, before some apocalyptic event took place. 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. 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 2010 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 humanitys.
The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the end its the film that has really screwed the pooch. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. The book of eli 2010 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 humanitys redemption. 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. The book of eli is more than just a good action film reel cleveland. You are bidding on the real deal, no copies, no fakes, studio printed original movie poster. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The bible contain history of the past, from beginning to end, to put it simply.
The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. And what makes it so powerful, in large part, is that it is perfectly scored. However, if you are looking for a film with beautiful cinematography, solid acting and a little bit of fun action then you will be pleased. Indeed, its something of a sunday sermon wrapped in a mad max adventure. 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.
We search near and far for original movie trailer from all decades. It attempts to implement an uplifting message while being submerged in this grim reality of hopelessness. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. Washington and the hughes brothers do a good job of establishing this man and his world, and at first, the book of eli seems destined to be. Very fineexcellent rolled, unused, but could have some light edge wear from prior shipping. In eli the survivors protect themselves from the suns rays and in a boy and his dog they flee underground to hide from the sun. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. 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 movie s cool factor.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Written by gary whitta and directed by the hughes brothers, the book of eli does a good job of walking the middle ground between the. The book of eli 2010 download movie for mobile in best quality 3gp and mp4 format. The book of eli is a fantastic movie, whether you are religious or not. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. Similar to riddick, eli kills when he has to defend himself, and he can be and is ruthless as any other men, only because of that situation he is in. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. I did not see it coming and that is why i was similarly surprised to learn that there would be a. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis. The book of eli takes the idea of a faith based film and puts a mad max style twist on it.
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. Just a title of movie, which just shows the chronicles of eli. Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about to eat, thank you for a roof over our heads on cold nights such as this, thank you for companionship in hard times like these, amen. 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 and solara are surrounded and dragged out of the house. But then eli arrives at a western town ruled by carnegie gary oldman, who, like all the local overloads in westerns and gangster movies, sits behind a big desk flanked by a tall bald guy and. 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. However, i would recommend seeing the entire movie, it is really great. Feel free to send us your trailer requests and we will do our best to hunt it down. 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. Eli is the story of a young boy plagued with an unknown, debilitating illness that requires him to live completely sealed off from the outside world. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf.
Make no mistake, the book of eli is a postapocalyptic actionadventure movie. Ive always been a big fan of post apocalyptic films but for some reason i never got round to seeing this film until years after, and yet again i kick myself for waiting. Original 27x40 double sided theatrical movie poster. And its explicit violence feels, often, unnecessaryeven within the postapocalyptic trope we. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. Mixed in with the violence and sepiatones is one giant religious symbol that we just had to quiz. Eli must keep moving to fulfill his destiny and bring help to a ravaged humanity. 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. 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. The book of eli has the potential to be a great film or complete rubbish depending on your expectations of what is to come.
The book of eli 2010 ending spoiler movie mistakes. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Washington stars as our stolid protagonist, eli, journeying westward with his canteen, a large machete, a couple guns and a special leatherbound book. Nov 17, 2018 the book of eli is a great movie starring denzel and mila kunis stay safe and healthy. Book of eli great original 27x40 ds movie poster ebay. The book of eli is a movie telling the story of a post apocalyptic world in which the main character morgan freeman is a blind man who. That creates the dilemma for the movie as eli is caught up with carnegie and. Sep 26, 2009 the book of eli movie trailer has premiered and gives far more plot, as a good movie trailer should, than the the book of eli teaser trailer that came before it. Maybe i am just stupid but i thought that the twist in book of eli was really great. This product can expose you to some chemicals, which is known to the state of california to cause for more information, go to.
Jan 15, 2010 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 biblewhat it is and what it sayslies at the heart of this cinematic book. Carnegie threatens to kill solara, to the dismay of redridge. The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of elis task. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is, perhaps, the most explicitly christian film ive seen come out of the secular film industry since the passion of the christ. Redridge recovers the book, with a locked flap, and gives it to carnegie, who releases solara. Get the book of eli and i am legend for one great price. 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. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. The book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Only one other man gary oldman understands the power of what eli carries, and he is determined to take it for himself. Also stream the book of eli on your mobile, tablets and ipads plot. The hughes brothers the book of eli is an action movie that had everything going for it but still managed to come up short on the realities of its fantasy world.
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. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. When eli and solara are in his room for the night there is a movie poster on the wall behind them for a similar post apocalyptic movie. The book of eli is a great movie starring denzel and mila. Denzel washington plays eli, a lone wolf traveling across the ruins of what was once the united states, before some. Dec 21, 2014 denzel washington number one, great actor. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle.
Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of eli 2010 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. 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 book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. Apr 14, 2010 in the hughes brothers bizarre the book of eli the world is smeared in a smoky flaky dust. In the hughes brothers bizarre the book of eli the world is smeared in a smoky flaky dust. 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. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman.