And they find a pocket of civilization holed up in alcatrazan echo of the monasteries that outlived the dark ages. C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality scale. The book of eli dvd 2009 this is probably one of the most highly underrated movies of 2010 due to the overwhelming surge of 3d films brought on by avatar which was out around the same time of this film. Eli cant tell, of course, but he brings light into the darkness. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. Denzel washington may have over a million oscars and over a hundred leading roles, but even his greatness could not save the sad production that is the book of eli. Denzel washington a revelation in book of eli business. But i want to note a number of elements which make the book of eli stand out as a. If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washingtons fictional character eli carried, that book is a braille publication of the king james version of the bible.
Their parents divorced when they were two years old, and they began making movies at age 12. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. Jan 15, 2010 eli, who talks at one juncture about how he walks by faith, not by sight, is blind. 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. Ill be honest with you, the book of eli panel at last summers san diego comiccon garnered little attention, despite having stars denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis in attendance, as. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. Jun 26, 2018 despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. 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. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen and albert hughes postapocalyptic thriller about a laconic hero denzel washington who. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Be talked about in whispers behind the protection of a spoiler warning.
Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. The movie opens on a shot of a sixshooter, the main character denzel washington. The film wouldnt have even starred denzel washington if not for the prodding of one j. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns in. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. Is denzel washingtons character in the book of eli blind. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several. They made their first short film, how to be a burglar shortly after freshman year. Eli closes his eyes every time he reads the bible in order to more focus his sense of touch and cut off the visual stimuli. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. 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. Opening wide in theaters on january 15, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals and is rated r for some brutal violence and language.
Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Jan 18, 2010 lets go back to the blindreveal thing for a moment, since im not sure the movie really understood how eli was blind. Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. Their next work, uncensored videos was broadcast on.
The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. The book of eli denzel washington interview duration. The book of eli is a film ruled by its religious conviction. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. The book of eli is underrated finally someone said it. I want to order a coffee mug that says elis cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. Eli, who talks at one juncture about how he walks by faith, not by sight, is blind. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of eli article. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. 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 denzel washington a revelation in book of.
Denzel washington talks about the book of eli, the postapocalyptic action thriller directed by the hughes brothers. See more ideas about the book of eli, elis, denzel washington. Along the way mobster carnegie, played by oldman, is set on killing eli and stealing the book by any means necessary. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. If you watch the movie again there are many tells to support that he is only partially blind and had mild to moderate cataracts. Eli was blind before the war and after finding the bible and hearing gods voice he regained his sight until his task was completed finding a safe place for the bible this is why he did things a blind man would do and could read braille and also why is eyes were normal at the start of the film and clouded and the end. 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. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. 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. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind.
Well, i dont know how it got to me being the producer, but. 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. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. The cooling towers, in which eli denzel washington and solara mila kunis. 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. In the bible, eli grew gradually more blind, from partial sight up to the stage of his.
As he talks about his new role while sipping camomile tea in the lobby bar. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. The book of eli, which opens in theaters nationwide this friday, is a surprisingly smart and effective science fiction film, with plenty of action and good performances throughout, combined with a thoughtful core. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting eli s canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do.
Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. At the very end, when the camera zooms in on eli as he sits at the table on the ship, you can clearly see his eyes are covered by a white film, a. If you just knew the order of the books in the bible, you could learn braille by just. The hughes brothers tried to avoid religious struggle by non specifically stating that the book that eli is transporting is a bible and that the voice that talks to eli is god. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a.
One of the first stardriven releases of 2010, the book of eli is a postapocalyptic western cursed by laborious pacing and a sense of selfimportance which its nutty story does not warrant. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. He can see that the pawn shop owner hasnt detached the battery leads. Eli survives the gunshot and makes his way west with solaras help.
If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. The book of eli denzel washington talks book of eli and training. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Dec 20, 2015 denzel plays the central character with his usual commitment, and the end result is expected. 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. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast. The story develops as it goes on not explaining much of the past until eli talks about it. 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. Eli tells the guards that he has a copy of the bible. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. The bad guy character in the movie named carnegie classic played by gary oldman was a book collector of sorts who pursued eli until the bitter end.
If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. Now in my defense, there are films about religion andor faith that ive enjoyed immensely example. The film opens on nukedout forest, with eli denzel washington hunting his dinner a hairless cat as he wanders a postnuclear event western u. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. Denzel washington may hold over a million oscars and over a 100 prima functions. 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. Lets go back to the blindreveal thing for a moment, since im not sure the movie really understood how eli was blind. He slays the role like he slays his feeble competition. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist. Even if we predicted all along that denzels eli was blind, we still couldnt know with full clarity how his mission would end. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book.
Denzel washington, the book of eli popsugar entertainment. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Denzel washington, the book of eli in this postapocalyptic drama, denzel washington plays a blind man who has to protect the last bible on earth. I loves me a good western and the book of eli fits the bill.
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. Set in postapocalyptic america, a drifter known as eli is on a mission heading west with a book of important value. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Taken inside, eli is revealed to be blind, and dictates the new king james version of the bible from memory to. Denzel washington, have secretly resurrected my beloved blind. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes. Denzel plays the central character with his usual commitment, and the end result is expected. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. So in the opinion of a secular critic such as myself, its hard not to consider elements of the film to be laughably ridiculous. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. Most likely, redridge is giving solara a chance to escape carnegies regime. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. 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. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the.