The hughes brothers, of menace ii society and from hell fame, are in charge here, with denzel washington as eli, a powerful desert warrior on a. 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. Released january 15th, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and received a score of 53 out of. Slippery asteroid surprises scientists with early earth flyby. In the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone.
But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. In the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the knowledge. 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. Overview of book of eli, the, 2010, directed by albert hughes, with denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, at turner classic movies. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. Eli reads the book and solara asks eli to read it to him. The book of eli and youth in revolt critics consensus. Eli and solara sleep by an old nuclear plant cooling tower.
He lives on an earth that was fried 30 years before by the sun because of a war that ripped a hole through the ozone layer. End of the world 20 tv movie mentioned in dialogue. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. She asks him to teach her how to read it but eli doesnt respond. Published on aug 26, 20 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 despot of a small, makeshift town plans to take possession of the book. The bible that eli carries is hardbound, with a locking brass clasp. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. 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. Washington stars as our stolid protagonist, eli, journeying westward with his canteen, a large machete, a couple guns and a special leatherbound book.
In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has been seeking a bible. I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a re. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, jennifer beals, ray stevenson, tom waits. Apr 08, 2017 this weekend, when amc premieres its newest prestige drama, viewers may find themselves wondering if the son is based on a true story. 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. Posted on march 14, 20 june 6, 2017 by martin cothran. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable.
Everybodys talking about what happens after the apocalypse these days. 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. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Eli share book recommendations with your friends, join book. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. The book of eli certainly brings to mind that other monstrosity among american postapocalyptic films, i am legend, which also weds the genres conventions with religious nonsense. If you are a faculty member, you may place exam copy orders through the passwordprotected west academic faculty page once you have set up an account. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. The directorial return of the hughes brothers, whose last film was 2001s from hell. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinnes s condensed version. 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 redemption. According to the shows official site, the 10episode series.
Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. Aug 04, 2009 in the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the knowledge. Book of eli, the eli walks alone in postapocalyptic america. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own.
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. When she thinks hes asleep she goes to take a look at the book in his bag. Released january 15th, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson the r movie has a runtime of about 1. The book of eli is a tough one to call you may find yourself liking or disliking it based on your particular point of view.
Despites this wide range, there was never any danger of an impact from 20 tx68 on this pass, nasa scientists have stressed. Upon selecting a link to a book, you will be transferred to the west academic site for completion of your order. 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. Watch the book of eli starring denzel washington in this drama on directv. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Sep 16, 2011 bridge fight scene from the book of eli with denzel washington. Eli stone is an american legal comedydrama television series, named for its title character. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. 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. 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. Eli press books are marketed and distributed by west academic. Find out where the book of eli is streaming, if the book of eli is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
Eli press publishes coursebooks, cuttingedge legal and policy perspectives, and reference books, all with the goal of better informing environmental law and policy professionals and fostering innovation. In a postapocalyptic world, a lone hero guards the book of eli, which provides knowledge that could redeem society. Watch the book of eli online stream full movie directv. Apr 08, 2017 the son character has historical roots. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman.
He recites a bit of it and then puts the book away. The book of eli is the first movie from albert and allen hughes the filmmaking brothers of from hell and menace ii society in nine years. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Bill peet was an american childrens book illustrator and a story writer for disney studios. The series was created by greg berlanti and marc guggenheim, who also served as executive producers alongside ken olin who directed the pilot, with melissa berman producing. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants.
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