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. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. Jan 14, 2010 too intense, i whispered when the book of eli crossed the screen, although he had already read my mind.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. It was even used as an attractant or ploy to deceive the weak or easy to prey upon. 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. At least book of eli has the decency to preserve the original villain, a book lover who wants to control people with religion.
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. The book of eli pdf script june 21, 2007 unspecified draft written by gary whitta. The biblewhat it is and what it sayslies at the heart of this cinematic book. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. The book of eli believable except for this one small thing.
Too intense, i whispered when the book of eli crossed the screen, although he had already read my mind. After he wipes out many of the dictators thugs whove been ordered to take it from him, eli continues on his way, not happy that solara has joined him. Her forced description of that, however, alerts carnegie that eli possesses the book he so. 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. The movie the book of eli directed by the hughes siblings is a cinematic screen of dystopian genius. However, in the movie, the blind characters do have pupils and we see eli without his glasses virtually the whole time. We see elis faith remain steadfast as he faces many trials and tribulations, including.
Good shot of the mannlicher schonauer stocked m1903 rifle. Despite his extensive work in television and cinema, this marks ross debut into feature film scoring. Hi all, in the movie the book of eli, the character that denzel washington has a bow that breaks down fairly quickly. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list.
The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. Screen international is the essential resource for the. The hughes bros are back with a promising, postapocalyptic movie called book of eli. Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. Dec 24, 2015 here is the opening to the book of eli 2010 dvd 2012 reprint and here are the order. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis unwavering faith as he honors god with his life and follows gods will no matter how hard the journey may be. One of the first stardriven releases of 2010, the book of eli is a.
The trees stripped of their bark and white like ghosts. But lucky for him, his parents have found a unique place that treats this disorder. 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. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The book of eli s storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. Indeed, its something of a sunday sermon wrapped in a mad max adventure. Screen lovers started with my discovery of the book screen lovers by anne billson, conran octopusst martins press, 1988. The movie posters by the way always have him with the glasses on. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. 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. This book was nothing like the movie and after she read the first chapter she burned the book. The book of eli stars denzel washington as a lone wanderer, making his away across a postnuclear holocaust america, scavenging and. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man.
The book in question is written in braille but makes for an equally surprising revelation. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best actor. The book of eli written by gary whitta june 21, 2007 a civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, while surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in villages for water and supplies. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli.
Used with an arrow in the beginning, but the rest of the movie only uses regular slowmo. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. Aarp annual movies for grownups awards for best actor won. 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. Continuing in that tradition, but with a different genre label attached and some interesting thematic elements thrown in for good measure, is the book of eli, a decidedly rrated actioninfused offering that, if marketed correctly, could very well become a sizable hit among religious viewers. How was that guy practically invincible when they shot him. Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups. Jan 19, 2010 the plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screen the end of the world and its few survivors. Mar 19, 2010 get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. 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.
Although this new one has its comic book 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 happening on screen. The original soundtrack and score for the motion picture the book of eli, was composed by atticus ross, who has worked with the hughes brothers on two previous occasions, as well as artists such as nine inch nails, korn, and janes addiction. 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. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. 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. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years.
According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. 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. Aarp annual movies for grownups awards for best actor won aacta international award for best actor. In this unintended sequel to the road, which is also currently playing in theaters. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. So mom and dad join him inside a home that has the most advanced cleanair filtering system in the world. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. Jan 15, 2010 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 happening on screen. 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. These kinds of people are common to the inhabitants of the world of the book of eli. Book of eli reboots zardoz for the twentyfirst century.
Unfortunately, his character is so righteous, so pure that even though it s eli on the screen, it s denzel that im feeling. Eli was of course constantly on the move to deliver the book to a predetermined destination and to the appropriate. Aug 21, 2011 mix al green how can you mend a broken heart book of elis theme youtube. Nov 02, 2015 11 yearold eli has a serious autoimmune disorder, the kind that places him a few dust pans short of bubble boy. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. For entertainment value alone it is worth the investment of a couple hours of time, but perhaps not if the flat screen is running off a generator after all the power grids have gone down across america. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. 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. 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. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe. Futureset action epic is heavy on comic book violence. See more ideas about the book of eli, elis, denzel washington.
This is the screen used rifle and sling carried and used by don johnson in the movie a boy and his dog as well as in the book of eli. Definitely not as campy as roland emmerichs 2012 or nearly as bleak as the recent big screen adaptation of cormac mccarthys famed novel the road, the book of eli is the story of a solitary mans. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. 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. Jan 26, 2016 good morning, have you seen the movie the book of eli i saw it when it came out, and ive recently seen it again at home, i really like it. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. I got this book as a gift from a good and close friend who isnt here on gr, so i feel safe publically giving it a small degree of the hatred i felt for it. The book of eli is a tough one to call you may find yourself liking or disliking it based on your particular point of view. So when eli takes his dark glasses off at the end of the script to reveal that he is blind, it is the best jaw dropping moment i have ever read in a script. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from 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. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. At comiccon, we saw some footage of denzel washington as herowithapast eli, kicking major ass and fighting. After suffering a series of life reverses, job sorry, eli, undertakes a fearless and searching moral inventory 12steppers take note and ends up healed.
Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. This is a discussion on bow question within the broken arrow forums, part of the gun forum category. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns in. Download 3650x2429px the book of eli wallpapers desktop background desktop background from the above display resolutions for standart 4. 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. Multiple links are listed since a different versions exist and b many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie.
Opening to the book of eli 2010 dvd 2012 reprint youtube. The book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. The big twist in the book of eli is that at the end is it revealed that eli is blind and his bible is in braille the plothole is that eli constantly makes eye contact and watches people even though he is blind. The book of eli original score atticus ross allmusic. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. 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. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screen the end of the world and its few survivors.
Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen. Unfortunately, his character is so righteous, so pure that even though its eli on the screen, its denzel that im feeling. Al green how can you mend a broken heart book of elis. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman.
Mix al green how can you mend a broken heart book of eli s theme youtube. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. However in the book of eli, the hughes brothers take a dive to a different part of modernday society. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen.
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