Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it. Svaki mjesec posjeti nas vise od 4 500 000 surfera. 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. Evan jones, left, and denzel washington star in the book of eli. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been. Jan 16, 2010 book of eli background storyline explained. I put this together myself after seeing people actually disagreed about this. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. We hear a baby crying in the background and redridge lifts his pistol to make a third shot, but then slightly tilts his head and doesnt fire. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Jan 14, 2010 eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. As an actor, producer and director, hes made his mark on the film industry, an industry that has recognized him with two academy awards best actor for training day and best supporting actor for glory, three oscar nominations, and 95 other awards and nominations.
The book of eli original score atticus ross allmusic. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. 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. 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. 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. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. 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. Hells angels 1930 ripped poster seen in front of movie theater. Its one of the actors first parts in which he gets the frequent opportunity to quote and even improvise lines from the bible, like the one from. Bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers.
In the movie the book of eli we discover at the end that the bible eli has been carrying the entire movie is written in braille. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. How was that guy practically invincible when they shot him. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. In the movie the book of eli why was the bible so important. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. In a very short space of time two postapocalyptic films have been release, the brilliant the road which is aiming for oscar glory, and the action packed the book of eli which is appealing for the mass audience. We might take both as a reference to the prophet elijah. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as. Feb 11, 2010 bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers. 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. He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valle. 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.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. Mar 19, 2010 get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. 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. In the book of eli, after eli denzel washington has shot most of carnegies gary oldman henchmen and redridge ray stevenson has already missed killing him twice, eli and redridge are facing each other in the street. The crisis of religious representation in the book of eli 2010. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best actor. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of ascension press bestselling amazing grace series. 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. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. 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.
Its the last copy of the bible on earth, and people battle over it albeit we dont know its the bible until the very end. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. Interview with denzel washington, mila kunis, and gary oldman. Integrated this large and hefty blade is inspired by the machete book of eli. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular.
When hannah came to shiloh to pray for a son, eli initially accused her of drunkenness, but when she protested her innocence, eli wished her well. Carnegie threatens to kill solara, to the dismay of redridge. Cassandra ihsl on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. One character offers her services as a prostitute on the house, as a sexual favor. See more ideas about the book of eli, this or that questions and natural news.
The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. The book of eli is very compelling and aweinspiring, with excellent production standards as well as absorbing character portrayals by denzel washington and gary oldman. Too intense, i whispered when the book of eli crossed the screen, although he had already read my mind. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. 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. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country.
Why the movie is titled the book of eli on the surface, one would think the movie is titled the book of eli because of the book the bible he carries. Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups. 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. Does this imply that he is blind and has been living completely by faith his entire life or is the punchline of the movie that he is the simply the last living man on earth who can read braille. On the surface, one would think the movie is titled the book of eli because of the book the bible he carries. As i made my way through the first chapters, i thought this book would be a journal of sorts, something to complement my. 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. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions.
Redridge recovers the book, with a locked flap, and gives it to carnegie, who releases solara. The book of eli 1 hours and 58 minutes movie 2010 in a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. Like when eli takes off his gloves to show the engineer his hands and says im not one of them. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. This book explores every stage starting with a novel thats little more than a dream and ending with how to find a publisher.
Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. Read the the book of eli movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. 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.
An intense, brutal fight scene occurs between eli and several scavengers. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. The book of eli 1 hours and 58 minutes movie 2010 in a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli, has been wandering westward across north america for. Therefore, he has seen and knows the power of religion and wanted to use it to minipulate the people for his personal gain. 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. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. A thickspined chopper of a blade, it is crafted from.
Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. Despite his extensive work in television and cinema, this marks ross debut into feature film scoring. Throughout the movie at different times there were references to peoples hands. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards. 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. Book of eli high carbon stainless machete swordmachete in high demand, this is the high carbon stainless steel version of the book of eli machete or sword. The book of eli bts the look of eli 2010 denzel washington. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very. Sep 16, 2011 the equalizer extended movie clip here for the girl 2014 denzel washington movie hd duration. 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. Did anyone see an explanation for this in the movie.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Bishop barron comments on the death of billy graham duration. 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. That background might render the book of eli controversial for some religious literalists. Eli and solara are surrounded and dragged out of the house. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting.
Jan 14, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. God spoke to eli to find the book,bible, and transport it to a safe haven. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the.