The book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. 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. One of those characters, carnegie, wants to use the bible to exercise power over others, because he knows its been used for that purpose in the past. Last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the official. Think a live action adaptation of the fist of the north star mangaanime with a race lifted kenshiro, or fallout with christianity instead of the american dream in the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. The book of eli stars denzel washington as a lone wanderer, making his away across a postnuclear holocaust america, scavenging and scraping to survive and well adept at it. This is certainly a central focus in christs teaching, however, it is secondary to the central message of the bible.
Jan, 2010 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 mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of. Eli and that hot chick come across some cannibals and attempt to leave, but end up needing their help to defend the book from their pursuers. This column is meant largely for people whove already been through one version, and want to know how the other compares. Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film. During one particularly scary episode, a ghost carves eli s name into a wardrobe door over and over. As a result, major, specific spoilers for both versions abound, often including dissection of how they end. 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 two characters, eli and carnegie, are the only two characters in the movie who seem to be aware that the bible still exists. And he knew that the older woman had the shakes because she hands him the coffee cup and he can feel the movement of the cup. The problem with the book of eli is that the narrative isnt a match for its sentiments. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. We finally have the diane lockhart spin off weve dreamed of since the good wife premiered in 2009. 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. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton.
He describes the central meaning of his book as teaching that one should always do more for others than for oneself. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. Eli, on the other hand, saw the book as the key to the restoration of society. The script feels like its an iteration or two short of a final draft. Book of eli fight scenes stick and knife fighting blog. 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. Eli ending explained what the hell was netflixs eli. 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. But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he could complete his mission.
Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. 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. Jun 19, 2010 the book of eli first fight scene gamingoverdose. The final fight the fighting series book 8 kindle edition. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens, devra. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. Protagonist of the novel, deemed mother natures son and the good by his aunt nell, he is a nature loving boy who has a beech as his secret place. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. As the fight against coronavirus goes on, local, state and federal leaders. Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. His father is a vietnam veteran who suffers from post traumatic stress disorder. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. Final fight is a series of beat em up video games by capcom, which began with the arcade release of final fight in 1989.
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. Gary oldmans character finally gets the book, only to get pissed to find out he cant read it. Oldmans character, carnegie, the oldtimer who controls the water supply. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. In one fight, the other guy had to shoot first so eli would know which direction to fire back. Continuing toward the west coast, eli explains his mission.
Playing the solitary title character, denzel washington carries the book of eli, both. Washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the. 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. 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.
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. 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 hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. Make no mistake, the book of eli is a postapocalyptic actionadventure movie. The characters are very well acted, the action is fluid and well choreographed, and the setting seeps into your skin, immersing the viewer in a world devoid of faith but in desperate need of salvation. When eli encounters a group of road bandits, behind them is a tunnel structure with a bold 14. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. When the mother walks into the room eli is staying, he compliments her on the perfume he smells. 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.
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. What did samuel have to tell eli after samuel received his calling in the night encounter with god. Film is a column comparing books to the film adaptations they spawn, often discussing them on a plotpointbyplotpoint basis. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The film opens with a really riveting scene, slowly panning across a wooded area covered in ash, and with more ash still falling from the sky. 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. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Eli has to wait and listen for the bird before he shoots. I loved how it started, braeden was rebellious within the confines of his dad, the generals, rule.
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. Like those movies, book of eli envisions a pitiless landscape. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. The final fight was the eighth book in the fighting series by jb salsbury. So, there are two things i need to do before the end of the world as. 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. But when eli gets a different view of it, he realises the word isnt eli but 317. Tall bald guy to stand behind town boss and be willing to sacrifice life.
In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect a 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 from hell 2001 and dead presidents 1995. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. Think a live action adaptation of the fist of the north star mangaanime with a race lifted kenshiro, or fallout with christianity instead of the american dream. The book of eli 2010 elis final prayer scene 1010 movieclips. Braeden daniels was the brother to blake daniels, book two, fighting to forgive.
Im sure the ending to book of eli will raise a lot of issues and debate, so well be curious to hear your thoughts on it if youre posting comments here, assume that anyone in the. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of eli.
For about 34 of the running length, the movie holds together reasonably well there are some hiccups but those are the sort of things one expects in a postapocalyptic movie. Eli has incredibly keen senses and an almost superhuman fighting ability, which he demonstrates time and time. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. The book of eli should shoot to the top of your netflix queue. 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 final plot twist is creative, unexpected, and poetically just. He demonstrates uncanny survival and fighting skills, hunting wildlife and defeating a group of. He doesnt sugar coat his words and eli refuses to hand of the book and walks away, claiming that he has god watching over him. Kuang, you will find a military fantasy with an orphan girl at the center of it all. 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. Based on historical events, the poppy war, brilliantly written, shows you how this war orphan aced the keju, a test that finds the most talented youth, entered the most elite military school, and discovered her unknown power. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens. Slightly ironic in that her name is related to the sun, which caused the ruin of the world took a level in badass.
It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. 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. 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. Originally the load, who also falls for a trap, solara is eventually able to overcome her captors using string as a garrote, takes out another vehicle with a grenade, then drives back to retrieve eli walking the earth. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book in the bible, revelation. Jun 20, 2010 last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. 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 book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. 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. Denzel washington in the book of eli 2010 denzel washington at an event for the book of eli.
Eli and mila kunis continue on to the west, until they finally reach alcatraz prison. Eli says one way to find out, then makes a low clicking sound echolocation to gauge how many people hes up against credit to mnico. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli.
In this apocalyptic world, elis bible might be the last one. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. Originally the load, who also falls for a trap, solara is eventually able to overcome her captors using string as a garrote, takes out another vehicle with a grenade, then drives back to retrieve eli. Her forced description of that, however, alerts carnegie that eli possesses the book he so. Jan, 2010 the problem with the book of eli is that the narrative isnt a match for its sentiments. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. 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. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. With book of eli, which is capped with one of hollywoods best twist ending in.
They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. 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 better future. Set in the fictional metro city, the games focus on a group of heroic vigilantes who fights against the control and various threats of criminal gangs, primarily the mad gear gang. 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. A 2010 postapocalyptic film starring denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis directed by the hughes brothers. Top 5 genius movie character moments portraying real people duration. The book of eli marks a return to form for codirectors allen and albert hughes. Is the character eli blind in the movie the book of eli. Eli walks away, doesnt stop until his hood gets grazed.
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