It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. It stars kelly reilly, sadie sink, lili taylor, max martini, and charlie shotwell. The book of eli this essay contains realistic related to the bible. Brother directors allen and albert hughes slipped references to postapocalyptic films and other classics into eli spoilers ahead. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable. Since you are already here then chances are that you are looking. R the book of eli is a postapocalyptic vision of ametica somewhere late in the 21st century. R the book of eli is a post apocalyptic vision of ametica somewhere late in the 21st century. Last night, derek and i finally found time to watch the postapocalyptic film, the book of eli. Denzel washingtons upcoming postapocalyptic scifi movie the book of eli knows its only the latest in a long, venerable line of similarly themed movies, and it actually pays homage to them with easter eggs. In this film, eli, the actor heads to the western part for reasons that are not known to the viewers until. 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 bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington that opens in theaters jan.
Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. This is a story about a man named eli, whos been sent a message, who hears voices from god that told him to take this book, the bible, across the country and to deliver it out west, washington says in a movie trailer posted on, which provides movie clips for churches and ministries to use in their teachings. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the book of eli with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli. Denzel washington will star in the futuristic drama the book of eli for directing team allen and albert hughes. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible.
The book of eli casts bible as a major theme baptist standard. The book of eli 2010 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd. 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. It is clearly that eli represents the goodwill as he trusts the almightys will for his life and constantly seeks him. Denzel stars in the postapocalyptic movie, the book of eli image source. The book of eli is the first movie from albert and allen hughes the filmmaking brothers of from hell and menace ii society in nine years. The book of eli 2010 imdb the book of eli wikipedia the book of eli trailer 2010 denzel washington the book of eli tv movie, the book of eli full. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. Driven by this commitment and guided by his belief in something greater than himself, eli does what he must to surviveand continue. As for the plot, it is still being worked out amongst a few of the people involved but you can expect that it will feature her going from san francisco to new york to deliver some of the special news and information that they had gathered. Thanks to our friends at the movieweb for the following hookup. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. Tim robbins, morgan freeman, tom hanks and will smith directed by.
What the hell was the theme of the movie book of eli. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Jungle master jm031b machete, black reverse serrated blade, black cordwrapped handle, 21inch overall. Its the second time in the last year that weve received the. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The book of eli is one of those films that, at first glance, doesnt offer a terribly thrilling premise. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack atticus ross. For that matter, eli is something of a modernday elijah. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info.
The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. That such a christian themed film enthralls in violence so. The book of eli movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. Carnegie gary oldman, the selfappointed despot of a makeshift town of thieves and gunmen. Not saying that the movie was bad or anything but i left the theater wondering what the hell was the point of the movie.
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 washingtons upcoming postapocalyptic scifi movie the book of eli knows its only the latest in a long, venerable line of similarly themed movies. Where the road is a thoughtful art film based on a pulitzer prizewinning novel, eli is more of a popcorn action flick influenced by the visual style. Find all 25 songs in the book of eli soundtrack, with scene descriptions. 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. This essay seeks to analyze the book of eli plus the theme in the book. It tells the story of a mans faith as he honors the almighty god in his life and follows gods will no matter how challenging the life became. Dystopiawith a bible denzel washington walks through the valley of death cole smithey falling on the heels of the road, here is a similarly themed vision of a postapocalyptic dystopia where cannibals and criminals make up whats left of the human species. Aiming to analyze the memory theme, this paper uses the classic.
We have news today of a new postapocalyptic film that will star denzel washington. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you. Add the book of eli to your watchlist to find out when its coming back.
Indeed, its something of a sunday sermon wrapped in a mad max adventure. The book of eli 2010 thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for humanitys. 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. Anyway, i thought book of eli would be less scary so i went into the theater expecting something good. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, whilst surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in villages.
We reveal some of the book of elis easter eggs syfy wire. See denzel washington pictures, photo shoots, and listen online to the latest music. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to. The biblewhat it is and what it sayslies at the heart of this cinematic book. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away.
However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect that 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 and dead presidents. Only one other man in this ruined world understands the power eli holds, and is determined to make it his own. Book of eli movie stainless steel machete by mysticalblades. One of the first stardriven releases of 2010, the book of eli is a. It was either that or legion ironically both have something to do with religion lol. I do not claim any ownership rights to the soundtracks or images presented in this video. So i went out with my bf last friday to watch book of eli. Check if it is available to stream online via where to watch. I always find it interesting when two similarly themed films are released fairly close to each other. Did the postapocalyptic, religiously themed multiplexfiller deliver you into appreciative satisfaction or leave you doubting your. But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. The book of eli gary oldman denzel washington the book.
The book of eli bts eli s weapon of choice 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd. The book of eli soundtrack music complete song list. There are no tv airings of the book of eli in the next 14 days. Make no mistake, the book of eli is a postapocalyptic actionadventure movie.
Its a strange phenomenon that seems to occur rather often. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack artist. 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. Psalms and bible verses are quoted throughout the movie, and christian imagery and symbolism are present in many scenes. The director and writer of the postapocalyptic movie reveal a few of. Denzel washington and evan jones in the book of eli in the movie the book of eli, washington played the role of a godly man so his upbringing was a little better since he had god on his side unlike the other movies. Al green how can you mend a broken heart book of elis theme. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.