The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Think a live action adaptation of the fist of the north star mangaanime with a race lifted kenshiro, or fallout 3 with christianity instead of the american dream in the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. Eli responds with love and respect to the two women, even praying with solara and offering to share his food rather than sleeping with her. The movie the book of eli is a powerful allegory of the wilderness journey of lent for those blind to the world, seeking a vision through the holy word. This thread is now designated the official discussion thread for the book of eli. Originally the load, who also falls for a trap, solara is eventually able to overcome her captors using string as a garrote, takes out another vehicle with a grenade, then drives back to retrieve eli walking the earth.
Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Film and television collectionrex shutterstock the book of eli 2010 eli denzel washington roams a postapocalyptic world, protecting a sacred tome that offers guidance on how to rebuild humanity in this stylish, futuristic thriller. Unfortunately i figured out he was blind after the first few minutes of the film and after that it sort of went. 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 the united states. What drew you to this film, why did you want to be a part of it. A 2010 postapocalyptic film starring denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis directed by the hughes. The old hollywood model of movies in movie theaters is dead.
According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. 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 professional, drexl spivey in true romance, egor korshunov in air force one, mason verger in hannibal, jeanbaptiste emanuel zorg. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Watch the book of eli movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Eli is partially blind and been memorizing a braille bible for the last 30 years, his word is safe. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. What was the was eli blind house of cards season 4. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Is eli blind in the book of eli the book of eli on imdb.
Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. For that reason, i went into eli completely blind, expected to enjoy it of off of. Its clear from examining his eyes in various shots throughout the film that he is not blind for most of it. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your. A man of few words and many brave and horrible actions is what eli is. He was almost certainly blind before his journey began, then is sight was restored so he could complete the. Movies, tv, celebs, and more why did eli have to show everyone the back of his hands. There is an attention to detail that shows a love for the world in which it is set, and little asides the correct way to charge an ipod in the wasteland, how to spot a cannibal, what currency is in use help to give the film a firm. 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 and that hot chick come across some cannibals and attempt to leave, but end up needing their help to defend the book from their pursuers.
Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. 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. In this latest episode of he said he said, jeff bayer and i try to wrap our hea.
The setting is in this barren wasteland, main character comes to this town that has a whole lot of western influences in it, theres the usual classic bar fight, theres the dispute between the main character and the evil sheriff of the town. Another thing i loved the hell out of book of eli was that if you thought about it, this is kind of like a classic western. The book of eli movie trailer filmbook film news, tv. Arrow in the head ranks its top 10 favorite blind genre movie characters. He sends solara mila kunis, the comely daughter of his blind lover claudia jennifer beals, to get the book. Carnegie is the main antagonist in the 2010 postapocalyptic film the book of eli. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. In the bible, eli grew gradually more blind, from partial sight up to the stage of his eyes were set so he could not see. In one scene eli says to solara that he walks by faith, not by sight and things dont necessarily have to make sense. The gospel according to the book of eli popmatters. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. The book of eli is a stylish film that is reminiscent of i am legend and other postapocalyptic stories, though it carves out a niche for itself due to its strong characters and its central theme.
I laughed out loud when carnegies goons dumped a sack of. America is a postapocalyptic wasteland and denzel washington is the only selfsufficient badass. This is yet another movie in a long line of recent films that are coming out that is looking to make its money primarily on video on demand. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Eli has been traveling for about thirty to thirty one years, during that time he has formed many survival skills most of which allow him to do things that would be near impossible for a man his age believed to be late forties to earlymid fifties. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. The book of eli is an interesting but exhausting film with few humorous moments. Im not sure that would happen over the brief duration of the film, but maybe he wasnt fully blind in the film, but had learnt brail in the world before so as to better be able to read. There are plenty of clues pointing to eli being blind, and there are some parts of the movie that make it seem like he may not be, but the clues that he is are blatantly obvious and intentional, and the parts that support the idea that he is not blind seem to just be. A 2010 postapocalyptic film starring denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis directed by the hughes brothers. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. The film presents some religious subthemes, which might find differing interpretations by different viewers. After looking around i saw that im not the only one who questions whether or not he is. Here are some points in favor of eli possessing sight.
Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. I love almost everything about the book of eli and cant suggest it enough. Slightly ironic in that her name is related to the sun, which caused the ruin of the world took a level in badass. After watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time. It was one of a spat of post apocalyptic dramas with washed out color and characters who care more about surviving to the end of the day than dental hygiene. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. Whether you liked it or not, its hard to deny that the film starring denzel washington didnt send your brain on its own journey, especially after the movies grand twist was revealed. Everybodys talking about what happens after the apocalypse these days. Atticus ross, the producer and musician who collaborated with trent reznor on four nine inch nails albums, founded the group 12 rounds and produced the perry farrell single go all the way into the twilight for twilight, is the one chosen to supply the original score for the hughes brothers much anticipated postapocalyptic adventure the book of eli. Sara jokes she was always queen of her own dreams, ananya showers love.
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