Jan 16, 2010 book of eli background storyline explained. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. 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. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. I wonder if thou shalt not steal covers the 2 hours of my life that went missing whilst watching that guff. 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. No978 my the book of eli minimal movie poster is a piece of digital artwork by chungkong art which was uploaded on september 10th, 2018. 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. Eli will receive a stem cell transplant in early 2015 in hope of a cure for his severe combined immune deficiency variant and evans syndrome.
In high demand straight from the movie we bring you the prophets book of eli legendary kukri machete. Book of eli machete with leather grip knifewarehouse. Its interesting that both cite mad max, a film which is not described as a neowestern in its article despite pegging many of themes and tropes listed above, certainly far more than the book of eli does. Carnegie threatens to kill solara, to the dismay of redridge.
Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. He also didnt memorise the bit in the bible thats says thou shalt not kill. This machete is influenced from the one used in the movie book of eli. Redridge recovers the book, with a locked flap, and gives it to carnegie, who releases solara. The book of eli is screenwriter, gary whittas, take on a western samurai film. Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the lord continue reading the story of eli.
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. Theres no doubt about itwhen it comes to casting the villain, gary oldman is usually your goto guy. Apr 20, 2010 the book of eli is an oldfashioned western dressed up in postapocalyptic rags. The handle is wrapped with leather cord for a solid grip. Solara chooses instead to return home, taking up elis machete and other possessions. The book of eli movie replica sword, machete, collectibles. What the book of eli tells us about religion youtube. The book of eli movie machete the book of eli, survival. The hughes brothers albert and allen deliver a postapocalyptic landscape thats bleak and gritty and so washed out of color, the movie is practically in blackandwhite. There are no available products under this category.
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. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a better future. Feb 07, 2014 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. Your thoughts on the movie if you have not yet seen the movie and dont want it to be spoilt for you then wait until you have seen it before you read any further. Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it. 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. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. So im working on my first mod which was a copy of the machete used by eli in the film book of eli. Many have taken explicity prochristian themes from the film, but is it that simple. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film.
He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Establishing its storytelling rules clearly and well, the film simply is. Jan 19, 2015 the book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Eli is the man with one name who ambles into a backwater burg in search of water and comes face to face with evil in the form of carnegie gary oldman, who is involved with the blind claudia jennifer beals while he pursues claudias nubile daughter solara mila kunis. The world of fahrenheit 451 is one where people lose complete interest in books and owning them is a crime. The stark landscape is littered with abandoned cars, crumbling buildings, and bombed highways. C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality. How was that guy practically invincible when they shot him. The book of eli is an oldfashioned western dressed up in postapocalyptic rags. The worlds largest entertainment memorabilia store home. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. Thank you to heather with heathers hope for sending such a beautiful baby blanket to eli. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers fahrenheit 451 ends with the protagonist, a former fireman, going on a exodus after his city gets decimated by a nuclear detonation of some kind.
Find out where the book of eli is streaming, if the book of eli is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Jan 14, 2010 denzel washington in the book of eli h ere is a very strange film from the hughes brothers, once the pioneers of the modern africanamerican thriller with menace ii society and dead presidents. In the first book of samuel which we are reading now in daily mass, we see are rather stunning portrait of poor parenting and poor priestly leadership in the person of of high priest of the sanctuary at shiloh, eli. Many have taken explicity prochristian themes from the film, but. Despite his extensive work in television and cinema, this marks ross debut into feature film scoring. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman.
Slechts een enkel lichtpuntje in the book of eli trouw. Too intense, i whispered when the book of eli crossed the screen, although he had already read my mind. Based on the machete used in the book of eli hit movie featuring denzel washington. Eli was aware of their behavior but he rebuked them too lightly and ultimately did not stop them. The best is beautiful, perfect in the world the books of eli. My first attempt at doing video documentation of stuff i make. Jan 16, 2010 the twist at the end of the movie is that you find out that eli is blind, and the bible he has is written in braille. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. 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. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. At a time when theaters are experiencing a glut of doomsday scenarios, the hughes ashen, bombedout future world looks a little too familiar, no matter how.
Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. Gary oldmans character finally gets the book, only to get pissed to find out he cant read it. 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.
Sep 16, 2011 bridge fight scene from the book of eli with denzel washington. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book, they must first take his life. 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. Washington er jesus med machete, du vet mannen som ma ty til vold. You can take this thing to the jungle and compare it with expensive machetes and you will find this is a truly perfect functional machete. 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. Page 1 of 2 book of eli machete havoc issues posted in fallout 3 mod troubleshooting. The book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Book of eli, the eli walks alone in postapocalyptic america.
If you havent heard of it yet are interested then continue if you dont mind the plot being told though i recommend you see it first, good movie. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. The sons of eli, hophni and phinehas, meanwhile, were behaving wickedly, for example by taking for themselves all the prime cuts of meat from sacrifices, and by committing adultery with the women who serve at the sanctuary entrance. The book of eli 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. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. In the book of eli trekt een man denzel washington door het postapocalyptische westen. A moral tale on the peril of faltering fatherhood and. 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. 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 stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland. Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children.
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. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren. Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Eli and solara are surrounded and dragged out of the house. Denzel washington plays eli named for the old testament prophet, a loner carrying the. At a time when theaters are experiencing a glut of doomsday scenarios, the hughes ashen, bombedout future world looks a little too familiar, no matter how crisply they present it. 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. Rapsody talks her role as an artist, the nfl and jayz neelam hakeemtaking hip hop, modesty and imagery to a new level social unity night, a time for togetherness and showcasing talent. 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. The book of eli er en amerikansk postapokalyptisk film fra 2010, med denzel washington, gary oldman og mila kunis i hovedrollene. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Machete az eli konyve cimu filmbol nem ugyan az csak hasonlo. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list.
The book of eli may just be the bestlooking dumb movie ever made. We cant wait to read the stories from the books your organization sent as well. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington. In the book he loots it out of a crazy prices shop in a deserted mall. The book of eli prater moral vi pleide a kaste bort ting menn. 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. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. Armed with bow, arrow, rifle and machete, eli is making his way west, because he has been told this is where he must go to save whats left of. Denzel washington in the book of eli h ere is a very strange film from the hughes brothers, once the pioneers of the modern africanamerican thriller with menace ii society and dead presidents.
Eli tells the guards that he has a copy of the bible. 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. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish. The twist at the end of the movie is that you find out that eli is blind, and the bible he has is written in braille. America is a postapocalyptic wasteland and denzel washington is the only selfsufficient badass. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. 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 book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. Eli is a lone traveler, wandering americas wastelands devastated by nuclear war 30 years prior. The book of eli takes the form of an ultraviolent graphic novel, with washington as a steely man with no name type who cuts a righteous path through the gullets of sinners and savages. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a re. 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. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. I completed the modeling and texturing of the weapon pretty easily, but whats causing me a lot of problems is bringing it properly into fallout 3.
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