The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. 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 starting on sunday. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. At the sanctuary, eli has died, but not before reciting the entire book. 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. If you havent heard of it yet are interested then continue if you dont mind the plot being told though i. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. The book of eli movie plot holes and absurd quotes in a fun 100 things i learned format. 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. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations.
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 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. 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. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. 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. After eli is about a boy named daniel and his brother eli just died in the army.
The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. High resolution official theatrical movie poster of for the book of eli image dimensions. 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 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. A band of samurai set out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun. Although this new one has its comicbook qualities, good and bad, the hugheses have stanched the blood in the book of eli, making it easier to pay attention to what else is. Watch the book of eli 2010 full movie online free download. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. Starring denzel washington, gary oldman, michael gambon, mila kunis. At a time when theaters are experiencing a glut of doomsday scenarios, the hughes ashen, bombedout future world looks a little too familiar, no matter how crisply they present it. Browse 2010 movie poster gallery all on one page imp awards. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. 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 things about how to prepare for the apocalypse from hollywood films.
The book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips duration. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. A famous prison of alcatraz, which for the story served as a perfect fortress against casual marauders because it was an island and also in truth. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. 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. 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. 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. Financial analysis of the book of eli 2010 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
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. Denzel washington plays eli named for the old testament prophet, a loner carrying the worlds last surviving copy of the king james bible to. Michael dennison, who designed costumes for such films as eat pray love, the book of eli and the spirit, died sept. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Want to talk about the book of eli without worrying about spoiling the movie for others. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland. Atticus ross, the producer and musician who collaborated with trent reznor on four nine inch nails albums, founded the group 12 rounds and produced the perry farrell single go all the way into the twilight for twilight, is the one chosen to supply the original score for the hughes brothers much anticipated postapocalyptic adventure the book of eli. Amazon fandango imdb imp awards metacritic netflix rotten tomatoes yahoo. 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.
Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. So, there are two things i need to do before the end of the world as. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards. 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. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. 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. 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. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli.
Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a. The book of eli spoilers the end of this fantastic scifi gem takes place at a futuristic alcatraz. Twentyfive years on from less than zero, we pick up again with clay. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best actor. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america.
Rob zombie death of it all hd the book of eli video the. Eli died great to have you back at daily bread for another great episode of the history of israel from the book of 1 samuel. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. 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.
Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups. The book of eli is a dark fable set in postapocalyptic america, starring denzel washington as a lone, holy warrior protecting the last extant copy of the bible. Daniel starts to make a book called book of the dead and he researches all of these people ho have died to try and figure out if his brother died heroically or accidentally. Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film. Eli died eli died story eli died bible study on eli. When our last study time ended, eli was told by the lord through samuel, that the future was grim for he and his family. 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. The nominations are out for the 36th annual saturn awards and predictably movies like avatar, inglourious basterds and the hurt locker lead the way. Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children. The book of eli denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, michael gambon. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the.
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