If u consider, that this movie is based on the bible, yes he was blind, because eli the priest was a real person and was blind too 1. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson released. Ending is left open for a sequel the book of eli 2. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character.
Maybe i am just stupid but i thought that the twist in book of eli was really great. There is a reason why the movie is called book of eli and not book of whoever. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. This book was nothing like the movie and after she read the first chapter she burned the book. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. It was a choppy, poorly written mess with a single agenda. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. In todays episode, i explores the possibility of a sequel or trilogy of the movie called. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it to be christian. 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. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of. 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. 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. The 2nd trailer of the book of eli denzel and mila take the gloves off and shake the wasteland.
Reviewing for the new york times, stacey derasmo called the novel an exceptionally beautiful book. 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. 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. Eli and solara are surrounded and dragged out of the house. Oct 15, 2009 the 2nd trailer of the book of eli denzel and mila take the gloves off and shake the wasteland. 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. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. 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. Sep 12, 2016 if u consider, that this movie is based on the bible, yes he was blind, because eli the priest was a real person and was blind too 1.
If eli is greenlit for a sequel, audiences could expect to see it within the next couple years. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards. Svaki mjesec posjeti nas vise od 4 500 000 surfera. 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 story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. January 15th 2010 the general idea a post apocalyptic world set 30 years after a nuclear strike has left the world in. Victor himself is under the radar these daysbeing buried and. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. Keep reading for the big, angry, but still important rant about a huge issue in this book, but first, a quick description. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the. Jan 21, 2010 before there can be a sequel there needs to be a remake of the original. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. The film also stars teresa palmer, kevin durand and callan mcauliffe.
Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. I have written a remake where nothing changes except filling in the dead space with denzels thought remembrances of the exact words from the king james bible and every spoken word from coming from the king james bible. In this unintended sequel to the road, which is also currently. Dog days is the fourth book sequel to the sequel to the sequel of the book in the series. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. The equalizer 3 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. A boy receiving treatment for his autoimmune disorder discovers that the house hes living in isnt as safe as he thought. Why was there never a sequel to the movie the book of eli. 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. Dec 05, 2011 this is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three. Denzel washington remains one of hollywoods most influential stars, constituently starring in diverse number of hollywood films, and none is different that the hughes brothers book who of. Carnegie needs eli because eli has maybe the last remaining copy of a book that eli believes will allow him to expand and rule many more towns.
This exclusive book of eli illustrated poster was made by comic book artist tommy lee edwards and will only be given away at the warner bros. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. Was eli from the movie the book of eli major spoiler. Denzel washington at an event for the book of eli 2010 denzel washington in the book of eli 2010. 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 is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. He says that he was led to the book by a voice in his head, directing him to travel westward to a. It is fast, says executive producer david valdes the book of eli of i am number fours gallop to the screen. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date news. Mind you, i enjoyed the film, and i liked the twist ending that the only surviving copy of the kjv bible was in braille, and that a man who, surprise, was blind all. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. Sydney once had serenabeloved sister, betrayed enemy, powerful ally.
One of the most remote and at times hostile places in the country, carrizozo new mexico, i was born there. Carnegie threatens to kill solara, to the dismay of redridge. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of eli. 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 book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. The first atomic bomb was set off near there, i thought the film exurated the skills of eli. Jan 15, 2010 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. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it. Ironically, five years later, there was a twentyfirst century mad max movie, starring tom hardy. 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.
I have written a remake where nothing changes except filling in the dead space with denzels thought remembrances of the exact words from the king james bible and every spoken word from coming from the. This is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office number for book of eli. The first movie ended in a perfect way to allow for a sequel. Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups. Elena soyer you promised sequel to age is just a number.
The equalizer 3 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. 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. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens, devra. The novel chronicles their summer romance and the 20 years that follow. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. 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. My 94 yr old mom was told about the movie titled the book of eli and wanted to read the book. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. So, masterminds by gordon korman, an introduction to dystopia for 10 year olds, seems like a good idea, or not.
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. With charlie shotwell, kelly reilly, max martini, lili taylor. Thebook of eli cant hav e a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. 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. Denzel washington for the book of eli dark horizons. The teaser trailer for the film will be shown there and the hughes brothers will be in attendance to answer questions from the fans. 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.
Jan, 2010 carnegie needs eli because eli has maybe the last remaining copy of a book that eli believes will allow him to expand and rule many more towns. The book of eli certainly brings to mind that other monstrosity among american postapocalyptic films, i am legend, which also weds the genres conventions with religious nonsense. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. Anyways, as you should know, i am pregnant with a baby. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Im about 9 months pregnant and i should be due anytime.
Before there can be a sequel there needs to be a remake of the original. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the films opening 3day weekend box office friday to sunday, without going over, will win a 10 things i hate about you volume one on dvd. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. I cant really sell you on this movie anymore than the fact that it is the go to genre for all of america we are slowly but surely replacing the comic book movie with the loan man with a gun who takes them all.
I did not see it coming and that is why i was similarly surprised to learn that there would be a. If eli was blind all along, how could he have won all those gun fights. Eli and i dont know what were having, for we want the babys gender to be a surprise. Redridge recovers the book, with a locked flap, and gives it to carnegie, who releases solara. But i want to note a number of elements which make the book of eli. Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it. 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. But now she is alone, except for her thricedead dog, dol, and then theres victor, who thinks sydney doesnt know about his most recent act of vengeance. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end of the world and its few survivors.
The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. I am forbidden by the critics little rule book from naming the volume, but if youve made a guess after seeing numerous billboards stating religion is power, you may have guessed right. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. 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.
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