Denzel washington squares off against gary oldman in this global smash action movie directed by the hughes brothers. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and ring my bell anita ward. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Whatever you bring to it, thats what youre going to come out of it with. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington fight seane in hindi dubbed part 2 duration. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. The book of eli is a film ruled by its religious conviction. I am a massive fan of denzel washington and this film isnt like his normal roles with it being set in a post apocalyptic land with denzel making his way across a desolate wasteland protecting the book of eli. So in the opinion of a secular critic such as myself, its hard not to consider elements of the film to be laughably ridiculous. Jun 03, 20 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. Watch the clip titled need a charge for the film the book of eli 2010.
Denzel washingtons search for the good book isnt worth a prayer. 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. Yes, it is the story about a man named eli played by denzel washington, who is also one of the films producers, who has a book. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Eli denzel washington decides he better wait for his device to charge. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. 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. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila.
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. 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 the house. The book of eli cast and crew set up shop around a. In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel washington plays a blind man who feels hes been called by god to carry the last remaining copy of the bible across the country. The story involves a lone wanderer denzel washington who wears a name tag saying hi. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, while surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and. We might take both as a reference to the prophet elijah. Eli leaves and kills a bunch of carnegies men in a shoot out.
Denzel washington eli, gary oldman carnegie, mila kunis solara, ray stevenson redridge, jennifer beals claudia, evan jones martz unfortunately, this was a movie that was ruined for me because i knew something about the plot that added to the dramatic impact of the films conclusion. Most everyone wears goggles and leather in the postapocalyptic wasteland of the book of eli. 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. 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. Advanced search watchlist sign in the book of eli 2010 poster. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. All 25 songs in the book of eli, with scene descriptions. Great performances from all of the leading cast, denzel washington as eli, gary oldman as carnegie, mila kunis as solara, ray stevenson as redridge and jennifer beals as claudia.
Eli denzel washington carries a short barreled remington 870 witness protection shotgun, with various weathering and a heavily taped handle. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Action adventure with denzel washington and mila kunis. Eli refuses and the young solara is sent to change his mind. Denzel washington the book of eli sword large armory replicas. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. 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. Last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. The book of eli denzel washington gary oldman mila kunis 2010 a lone warrior denzel washington faces many dangers as he carries hope for humanitys redemption across a postapocalyptic wasteland.
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 2010 directed by albert hughes, allen. The soundtrack adds immensely to this feeling, using soft ambient chords and blasting actionscene drums when necessary. 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. Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind. The story centers on a lone hero named eli denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of post apocalyptic america to pr rent the book of eli starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. The book of eli ist ein action drama film mit weltuntergangsstimmung. 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.
A road warrior of a different sort, the title character played by denzel washington in the book of eli spends much of the story traveling by foot. The world in book of eli while barren and hot, is also filled with brutal killers and savages, but there always appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. 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 allen hughes and allen hughes. Coupled fine performances by denzel washington, mila kunis and gary oldman, we see the best of both worlds here. The book of eli shoots in new mexico new mexico in the american southwest offers distinctive desert landscapes that have been used recently to striking effect in films such as no country for old men, terminator. List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. 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. The book of eli its a dead, dead, dead, dead world, and denzel washington is bringin holy back as he sets out to both protect the bible and spread the word on his way out west, believing it holds the secret to humanitys revival and survival. A meteorite and a subsequent war 30 years earlier has scorched the earth and the population. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube.
He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. Denzel washington in the book of eli the book of eli. 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. In the future, according to the book of eli, well all dress like were in a nine inch nails video. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. Denzel washington is eli, the principled survivor of a catastrophic war, one that has made some citizens marauding, plundering cannibals, turned others into blind, cowering weaklings and has inspired an enterprising few like gary oldmans carnegie to become dictatorsintraining. Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. 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. The main character, eli denzel washington, wanders the wastelands of the former united states, following a calling from a mysterious heavenly voice as he carries a holy book westward to a place where it will be safe from destruction.
Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. George zimmerman files lawsuit against elizabeth warren, pete buttigieg for. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. In this unintended sequel to the road, which is also currently playing in theaters. I have to say that the book of eli, if not my favorite movie of all time, ranks near the top of liz harrisonwasteland. Everybodys talking about what happens after the apocalypse these days. Unless youre particularly observant its not outright apparent that hes blind when watching the first time until the very end of the movie when the camera zooms in and you can see his eyes are clouded. Eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. Watch the book of eli free denzel washington video. Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. He is striving to realize his destiny and deliver the knowledge that can bring civilization back from the brink of destruction and save the future of humanity. 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. Denzel washington eli special effects sword from book of eli. Only a christian flick to dogmatic believers, says the films codirector allen hughes.
Overall the book of eli is an excellent film itself and an excellent spin on the postapocalyptic genre. Denzel washington in the book of eli can you talk about the fight training you had to do for the book of eli. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. Girl from book of eli bing images our mission is to create a culture where all people can pursue pleasure. Now in my defense, there are films about religion andor faith that ive enjoyed immensely example.
Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. Denzel washingtons bloody comic cover for the book of eli. Ring my bell book of eli, a postapocalyptic movie, it tells the tale of a lone traveller denzel washington who attempts to transport the only remaining bible across a. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest denzel washington squares off against gary oldman in this global smash action movie directed by the hughes brothers. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone.
Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. After numerous requests for a larger size, we are proud to say this machete welded by denzel washington himself is 26 inch long and features a satin finish, extremely sharp, 18 inch blade. Mila kunis as solara in book of eli 2010 shared to groups i just saw book of eli and although it wasnt the best movie, i was inspired by the character solaras mila kunis end of world fashion. The main character eli played by denzel washington is alive after the post apocalypse, where due to perhaps nuclear war, the world was wiped out as most knew it. Pictures denzel washington stars as a drifter protecting a sacred text in the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eli. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. Jan 15, 2010 a road warrior of a different sort, the title character played by denzel washington in the book of eli spends much of the story traveling by foot across an eerie landscape, a long and quick. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end of the world and its few survivors.
Oh yeah, and denzel washington actually manages to pull off the part of a wizened, old bad ass. Water and food is priceless and instead of using money or any kind of currency, people traded and bartered personal belongings. Not only is denzel wielding two fat barrels in your direction, but in the other. Jan 14, 2010 like mccarthys great novel, the book of eli follows a wandering man on a lawless road while carrying his charge a boy, rather than a book, in the road. Denzel washington eli special effects sword from book of eli screenused. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns. America is a postapocalyptic wasteland and denzel washington is the only selfsufficient badass. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington. It is a seemingly dark film set in an apocalyptic future, 30 years after a nuclear holocaust. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Denzel washington in the book of eli the book of eliby paul macinnes, with apologies to gary whitta.
The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i. Its no secret that the book of eli is overbearing in its religious sentiment and ironically reliant on capitalist ideology denzel washington and gary oldmans love of the book rather than the religion, tom waitss pawn shop bartering. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. At the same time, this true believer doesnt hesitate to put up a fight when challenged. In the end of the film, solara mila kunis can be seen with the shotgun, as she inherits it from eli. The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i worked with danny a bit. The book of eli on dvd june 2010 starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson.
Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. In fact, the weather was so unhospitable that eli himself, denzel washington, couldnt get over to us to sit down or even huddle for a quick chat. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Apr 20, 2010 as soon as you hear the title, you can probably guess what kind of film the book of eli is going to be. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. 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. Each page is manually curated, researched, collected, and issued by our staff writers. The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the end its the film that has really screwed the pooch. Read it and weep denzel washington thumps his bible and slices through bad guys in this apocalyptic hughes brothers fable. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is.