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. Anyhow, the book of eli is a strange apocalyptic movie. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. 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. Jan 09, 2010 my 94 yr old mom was told about the movie titled the book of eli and wanted to read the book. Check if it is available to stream online via where to watch. 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. 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 story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia jennifer beals to send her daughter, solara mila kunis, to at least convince eli to spend the night by sleeping with him. On the surface, one would think the movie is titled the book of eli because of the book the bible he carries.
Eli roths the house with a clock in its walls sets september 2018 release cate blanchett in talks for eli roths the house with a clock in its walls bruce willis takes justice to the streets in. The book of eli news, posters, trailers, images, cast and plot. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns in. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta.
If you see one postapocalyptic film this year it should be the road. The book of eli movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. There are no tv airings of the book of eli in the next 14 days. Good shot of the mannlicher schonauer stocked m1903 rifle. This book was nothing like the movie and after she read the first chapter she burned the book.
The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. 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. 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 2010 upcoming movies movie database. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Indeed, its something of a sunday sermon wrapped in a mad max adventure. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli has found its owner and its denzel washington.
The oscarwinning actor will play the hero in the postapocalyptic picture, the protector of a sacred book that could restore hope to the worlds survivors. Many people will go to this movie merely to be entertained by its actionpacked adventure, but will come away with a much deeper experience. Does this imply that he is blind and has been living completely by. It really created a barren landscape and the harsh conditions to survive.
Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. So originality is not exactly elis calling card, but it clearly establishes its. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Denzel washington is always up to his best and i liked mila kunis.
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 true movie fashion, eli fires about twice as many rounds as the pistol can hold before reloading. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the book of eli with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Tim robbins, morgan freeman, tom hanks and will smith directed by. I also think that the book of eli will not be preaching to the choir. Elokuvan on kasikirjoittanut gary whitta ja sen ovat ohjanneet hughesin veljekset, albert ja allen hughes. Book of eli, the i am legend dvd dbfe by warner home video 4.
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 book of eli 2010 the book of eli movie the book. Make no mistake, the book of eli is a postapocalyptic actionadventure movie. Jan 14, 2010 this gives the movie a much deeper meaning than just entertainment. This is yet another movie in a long line of recent films that are coming out that is looking to make its money primarily on video on demand. 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. The book of eli is one of those films that, at first glance, doesnt offer a terribly thrilling premise. Imsdb opinion enjoyable enough, but a little hard to stomach for someone who isnt religious. The book of eli written by gary whitta june 21, 2007 a civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed. Everybodys talking about what happens after the apocalypse these days. The trees stripped of their bark and white like ghosts. The book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. As far as biblical symbolism, theres some standard connections between eli in the movie and eli in the bible.
Worldview elements of film implications questions biblical parallels the priest eli solara as samuel catholic parallels modern day parallels westward movement american dream what is the place of religion in the life of the common person. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. 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. Night shayamalan, and codeveloped the story for rogue one 2016. Dude check the main article, the browning tutone beretta and eli hk45 have all been accounted for captain snikt 07. Movie news for the book of eli box office prophets. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. The book of eli je americki postapokalipticni film brace hughes snimljen po scenariju garya whitta.
The book of eli 2010 backdrops the movie database tmdb. Plot summary for the book of eli 2010, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. A boy receiving treatment for his autoimmune disorder discovers that the house hes living in isnt as safe as he thought. If you like the book of eli you are looking for futuristic, rough and serious movies about with apocalypse, survival, post apocalyptic, post apocalypse, chaos, warrior and dystopic future themes of action, adventure and drama genre shot in usa.
He walks upon a desolate landscape and avoids most of the survivors that still haunt the earth. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. 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. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. The book of eli 2010, a film by allen hughes theiapolis. Whitta was the screenwriter of the book of eli 2010, cowrote after earth 20 with m. 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. Imdb is the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content.
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 on vuonna 2010 ensiiltansa saanut yhdysvaltalainen postapokalyptiseen maailmaan sijoittuva toimintaelokuva. It stars kelly reilly, sadie sink, lili taylor, max martini, and charlie shotwell the film was produced by paramount players, mtv films, intrepid pictures and bellevue productions and was released on october 18, 2019, by netflix, making it the first film from. U glavnim ulogama su denzel washington, gary oldman i mila kunis. Its the second time in the last year that weve received the. Theres already a comparison between the two end of the world films, but however, here is a popcorn action flick while the road is more mellow, take your time is what i heard. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. 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. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of. Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective.
He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. 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. Get personalized recommendations, and learn where to watch across hundreds of streaming providers. The book of eli is sort of the boiling point of this sciencefiction concept, a combination of last years the road and george millers the road warrior. Sep 26, 2009 the book of eli movie trailer has premiered and gives far more plot, as a good movie trailer should, than the the book of eli teaser trailer that came before it. The biblewhat it is and what it sayslies at the heart of this cinematic book. It was the first time that i saw her in a movie and have found i that she. Through eli, comes the message that the bible is powerful and that one should allow god to direct our lives. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. He is known as the former editorinchief of both the uk and us editions of pc gamer magazine and contributor to gaming magazine ace. The old hollywood model of movies in movie theaters is dead.
Given that the movie is intense and rated r for violence and language, it will attract a different crowd than the typical wholesome family films. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. Last night, derek and i finally found time to watch the postapocalyptic film, the book of eli. 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. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. 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. Book of eli, the script international movie script database. Trained in stage acting, which he enjoyed doing most, he became one of the greatest character actors ever to appear on stage and screen, with over 90 film credits. Eli roth movie celebrity database celebrity filmography.
Denzel stars in the postapocalyptic movie, the book of eli image source. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you. In the nottoodistant future, across the wasteland of what once was america, a lone warrior washington must fight to bring civilizati. A boy receiving treatment for his autoimmune disorder discovers that the. America is a postapocalyptic wasteland and denzel washington is the only selfsufficient badass. December 7, 1915 june 24, 2014 was an american film, television and stage actor whose career spanned more than six decades, beginning in the late 1940s. The book of eli was directed by allen hughes, an american director, producer, and writer before directing the book of eli, allen hughes had directed new york, i love you, released in 2008, from hell 2001, american pimp 1999, dead presidents 1995, menace ii society 1993. 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, the internet movie firearms database guns.
With charlie shotwell, kelly reilly, max martini, lili taylor. Add the book of eli to your watchlist to find out when its coming back. Elokuvan paaosissa nayttelevat denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, jennifer beals ja ray stevenson. The book of eli 2018 full movie by the book of eli,2010 full movie hd. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america.
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