That background might render the book of eli controversial for some religious literalists. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. Svaki mjesec posjeti nas vise od 4 500 000 surfera. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. In the novel guy montag escapes from a future dystopian society and eventually makes contact with a group of isolated individuals who have memorised books to save them for the future iteration of mankind. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. 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.
Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. The book details emmas struggle learning how to live without her eyesight, but it also features normal teen drama, plus a mysterious death of a classmate that may or may not have been a suicide. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf.
Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Theres just so much to it, the use of synthesized and orchestral music beautifully conveys the blind manversushumans theme of the movie. Blind focuses on emma, a 15yearold girl who was involved in a freak accident and goes blind as a result. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test.
Aug 07, 20 blind focuses on emma, a 15yearold girl who was involved in a freak accident and goes blind as a result. Gary oldmans character finally gets the book, only to get pissed to find out he cant read it. Eli was blind before the war and after finding the bible and hearing gods voice he regained his sight until his task was completed finding a safe place for the bible this is why he did things a blind man would do and could read braille and also why is eyes were normal at the start of the film and clouded and the end. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. 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. 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 keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord set on possessing the book. 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 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. Scenes in which eli defends the book with his life are extremely convicting as a christian, and thoughtprovoking for nonbelievers. 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. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli.
It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. 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. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. The book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. 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. 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 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.
In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Jan 29, 2010 the basic plot of the book of eli, is that eli whose name we dont learn until the end of the film is in possession of the only surviving bible. I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. After the war, and the flash that tore open the sky, all the bibles were burned because, some say, the bibles were the cause of the whole conflict. 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. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. Next, ensure that the movies are all of dvd quality.
But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible. Johnson 1 comment having now recently watched the road and the book of eli, the two big postapocalyptic movies of the holiday season that time of year when families get together and think warm thoughts about the end of the world, i can see that ive learned a couple of. Her forced description of that, however, alerts carnegie that eli possesses the book he so covets, the bible, but the traveler wont part with it. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. 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 denzel washington interview youtube. The world in book of eli while barren and hot, is also filled with brutal killers and savages, but there always appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton.
Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. 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. At the very end, when the camera zooms in on eli as he sits at the table on the ship, you can clearly see his eyes are covered by a white film, a. Her forced description of that, however, alerts carnegie that eli possesses the book he so. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will. 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. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia jennifer beals to send her.
Jan 14, 2010 eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. In the movie the book of eli was eli blind the entire. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. 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. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders. 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. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. Eli and mila kunis continue on to the west, until they finally reach alcatraz prison. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. Fahrenheit 451 the film owes a significant debt to the 1953 novel by ray bradbury.
If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. And without ever veering toward the preachy, directors albert and allen hughes seamlessly develop the concept into a dark, emotional. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Eli, who was nearly blind, was sitting at the front gate to hear the returning soldiers return was unaware of the event until he asked about all the commotion in the city. Ill be honest with you, the book of eli panel at last summers san diego comiccon garnered little attention, despite having stars denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis in attendance, as.
And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The book details emmas struggle learning how to live without her eyesight, but it also features normal teen drama, plus a mysterious death of a classmate that may or may not have been a. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. I want to order a coffee mug that says elis cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. This will ensure that you can download the book of eli full movie quickly and watch within the next hour. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman.
The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. 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. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been.
Although he is blind, he claims he reads every day, as his bible is in braille. He can see that the pawn shop owner hasnt detached the battery leads. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. 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. Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington.
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. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Jun 26, 2018 despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. No point being able to download the book of eli only to watch the flickering images or see it in poor resolution. Spectacular is what describes atticus ross score for the book of eli. A soldier had returned through the back gate and given the news of the battle to the people.
Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. 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. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack by various. Download the book of eli full movie download full movies. Jan 23, 2010 the book of eli blind faith music by atticus ross. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. When the multiple twists occur at the end of the film, elis blindness only being one of them, i found myself in a unique place of appreciating every. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Eli closes his eyes every time he reads the bible in order to more focus his sense of touch and cut off the visual stimuli. 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, end of the world, and the western 29 jan 2010 michael k.
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. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. 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. Carnegie threatens to kill solara, to the dismay of redridge. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. 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. Be sure to watch until the very end when bonnie makes him blush when. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast.
Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the. The book of eli movie plot holes and funny quotes reimagined. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Redridge recovers the book, with a locked flap, and gives it to carnegie, who releases solara. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. Blind by rachel dewoskin meet your next favorite book. By the end of its opening fourday holiday weekend it grossed. 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. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the official. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Eli and solara are surrounded and dragged out of the house. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable.
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