The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. As he talks about his new role while sipping camomile tea in the lobby bar. Eli tells the guards that he has a copy of the bible. Sep 06, 2008 the book of eli is almost a parody of the notion that a protestant with a bible may be good to go. Its not that farfetched, because this has been going on for. Eli in the bible was a jewish priest living in the days of the judges and serving god at the tabernacle in shiloh, a city near the hill country of ephraim 1 samuel 1. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist. Theres a line that says the bible is probably the reason the war started to begin with.
Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. 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. 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. Jan 14, 2010 the mysterious eli denzel washington, for his part, is a sort of oneman samurai priesthood. As the book of eli opens, it feels very much that the hughes brothers are taking a leaf of inspiration from the road. He has to carry that bible through a landscape populated by murderous, illiterate, cannibalistic roughnecks to a safe.
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. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many obstacles in my path. With denzel washington and gary oldman already attached as costars and the hughes brothers already set to direct, it was an easy choice for her to take on. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. Everything in this film is predicated on the notion that, if a bible falls into the wrong hands, it could be used to start a religion and religion, of course, would be bad. Dec 18, 2011 god spoke to eli to find the book, bible, and transport it to a safe haven. Movie moments the book of eli 2010 the final prayer denzel washington mila kunis no is assumed nor infringement intended. And for keeping me resolute when all around seemed lost. Those verses never really came to life for me until i heard denzel washington cite them in this scene. Denzel washington talks spiritual about the book of eli. Taken inside, eli is revealed to be blind, and dictates the new. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli.
With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Eli denzel washington talks about what was of value and shows some of the hypocrisy of the world. The story develops as it goes on not explaining much of the past until eli talks about it. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. Theres a tacit understanding that this power can be abused carnegies selfish desire for the book gives voice to christianitys darker historical chapters, but were told, through eli, that the bible is inherently a good thing.
According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. They are a marketing company that only promotes quality entertainment. 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. Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable. Only a christian flick to dogmatic believers, says the films codirector allen hughes.
The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. Jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes. The book of eli is the actionadventure of a man named eli who is in the possession of the last bible on earth after the apocalypse. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Denzel said in an interview with the associated press watch here. Denzel washington may hold over a million oscars and over a 100 prima functions. The superportentous music early on should have warned me that this is no. The book of eli deleted scene reading the bible 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone. According to gospel herald, washington as well as writer dan gilroy prayed and read the bible everyday. Eli, denzel washington possesses the last bible still in existence. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either.
The book of eli its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very important book. 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. Jan 15, 2010 jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes. Denzel washington brings gravity, but overall the book of. He also shows compassion to solaris mila kunis, prays with her and offers her food. Oh come on, youve been talking in tongues the entire bloody. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. As if one mad movie isnt enough for one week, heres another. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book.
Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. This land is very similar to the land the book of revelation depicts. Choosing a singer who still resides as reverend at the full gospel tabernacle in memphis, tn works a dual purpose in that the book of eli is about the book, as in the good book the bible, the book that washingtons mysterious wanderer eli has held in his possession, spending 30 years of his life braving a dangerous scorched landscape to. America who leans on his bible for guidance, and the actor says if he. Carnegie wants nothing more than to get his hands on the bible eli is carrying. The bible contain history of the past, from beginning to end, to put it simply. This oscarwinning actor stopped by the today show to talk to matt lauer about his role in the new movie, the book of eli,which opens this friday. Therefore, he has seen and knows the power of religion and wanted to use it to minipulate the people for his personal gain. Throughout the movie, eli dramatically quotes bible verses, like this.
The mysterious eli denzel washington, for his part, is a sortof oneman samurai priesthood. During a genuinely creepy first 15 minutes, eli wanders a bleachedout landscape, hunting hairless. During a genuinely creepy first 15 minutes, eli wanders a. The movie takes place in the future after an apocalyptic war. Jan 14, 2010 they are a marketing company that only promotes quality entertainment. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Denzel washington reveals he prayed and read the bible.
The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. During his journey he makes his way through a lawless land. With denzel washington and gary oldman already attached as costars and the hughes brothers already set. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for his part in samuels first prophecy. Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. Revelation talks about the earth being without a sea and this fact is portrayed within the film see revelation 21. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Eli is headed west, but on the way, he passes devastation and squalor, and occasionally he must mete out some devastation of his own with a sharp blade. Eli is then buried in the prison courtyard, and lombardi puts a newly typed bound bible on the bookshelf where a spot had been saved for the bible. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube.
Thank you for your protection and your many signs along the way. Similar to riddick, eli kills when he has to defend himself, and he can be and is ruthless as any other men, only because of that situation he is in. Judge greg hosts every other week as his panel talks through a given film in a freeform, norules format. As he talks about his new role while sipping camomile tea in the lobby bar of a. So i went trusting there would be reasons to like the book of eli. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. The book of eli is almost a parody of the notion that a protestant with a bible may be good to go. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. The book of eli deleted scene reading the bible 2010 denzel. Mila kunis interview the book of eli collider collider. Sometimes people talk in a mocking way about traditional values and traditional ways of doing things like marriage.
While the movies religious message is ambiguous is the use of the bible as a key plot. Jan 14, 2010 denzel washington a revelation in book of eli. God spoke to eli to find the book,bible, and transport it to a safe haven. Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. Dear lord, thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. The premise of eli centers around the biblenot just as a book or an object of immense cultural value, but as a source of power. Whatever you bring to it, thats what youre going to come out of it with. Denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a. Denzel washington in the book of eli essay example. The opening scene consists of denzel washington in a gas mask in the forest hunting what looks like a bald furless cat with a crossbow amid a rain of.
Denzel washington protects the book of eli christian cinema. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the. Dare devil sucked so they made the sequel with denzel and set it in the apocalypse.
Eli was gods prophet and messenger and therefore was under divine protection. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Similar to riddick, eli kills when he has to defend himself, and he can be and is ruthless as any other men, only because of. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Denzel washington, cast as the cowboymonk eli, is on a mission from god. Just a title of movie, which just shows the chronicles of eli. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very important book. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. In the interview, denzel takes a moment to open up about his spiritual side, he is currently finishing up his third time of reading the bible cover to cover and also talk a bit about his. The opening scene consists of denzel washington in a gas mask in the forest hunting what looks like a bald furless cat with a crossbow amid a rain of falling ash could slot into the road with no problem at all.
Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. Apr 18, 2014 eli is then buried in the prison courtyard, and lombardi puts a newly typed bound bible on the bookshelf where a spot had been saved for the bible. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. 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 neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson.
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