This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of eli article. 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. Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. Denzel washington, 61, won academy awards for his acting in glory and training day. In the complete interview we also talk about where theyve been, how they got denzel washington, and their filmmaker inspirations. Visit for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy. Apparently denzel washington roams the warscorched roads of the dystopian future in a quest to protect a legendary book of tremendous importance. Denzel washington in talks to star the magnificent seven. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. The acting is adequate throughout, but not dazzling.
This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Denzel washington the book of eli, denzel washington, movies. 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. 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. The book of eli archives page 2 of 3 collider page 2.
List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. Theres no doubt about itwhen it comes to casting the villain, gary oldman is usually your goto guy. Many have taken explicity prochristian themes from the film, but is it that simple. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register.
Washington, denzels 25yearold, pro footballplaying son. The stark landscape is littered with abandoned cars, crumbling buildings, bombed highways, and the occasional pickedclean body. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. The book of eli is screenwriter, gary whittas, take on a western samurai film.
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. Alan orange jul 25, 2009 the actor discusses bringing this postapocalyptic tale to the big screen. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. Well, i dont know how it got to me being the producer, but. He currently shines opposite denzel washington in the action packed thriller the book of eli. The book of eli is not actually a book, its a movie. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america.
A few observations about the book of eli welcome to. Washington is referring to the bibletoting road warrior he plays in book of eli, a postapocalyptic thriller opening today. In the end, the book of eli feels more like a simplistic, post apocalyptic parable with singledimension characters who have no arc rather than a satisfying film. 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. Three decades deep into one of the most acclaimed acting careers in film history, he isnt especially interested in reliving past moments of glory, whether its malcolm x or training day or, well, glory. Denzel washington, for all his many talents, seems to play himself here. Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist.
Washington will portray a lone hero in a nottoodistant. There are no helpless 10yearolds to slow down the action in this postapocalypse actioner. The book of eli is such a great movie, i cant suggest. Evan jones, left, and denzel washington star in the book of eli. Jun 05, 2014 and now denzel washington is reportedly in talks to star in the remake of 1960s gunwielding western, the magnificent seven, proving hes still got more gusto to give. Judge greg hosts every other week as his panel talks through a given film in a free. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Book of eli, the rpkgbd eli walks alone in postapocalyptic america. Coupled fine performances by denzel washington, mila kunis and gary oldman, we see the best of both worlds here. 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 book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent months by the road and terminator salvation. Miami jkdkali instructor dwight woods talks about his instructor dan inosanto, jeff imada, denzel washington and the new movie the book of eli. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Poster for the book of eli starring denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis by matt goldberg november 25, 2009 a new poster for the upcoming postapocalyptic action flick the book of eli. One of the worlds largest video sites, serving the best videos, funniest movies and clips. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. With denzel washington and gary oldman already attached as costars and the hughes brothers already set. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do.
Denzel washington talks spiritual about the book of eli visit for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy great interview with denzel washington concerning his choices in films and his spiritual side of life. Hd talk book of eli june 15 2010 from warner home video has announced the book of eli for release on a bluraydvddigital copy combo pack on june 15. The book of eli falls prey to several of the problems that the road had, and while it wasnt as big a failure as that film, its still a lot of apocalyptic wasteland to get through. Choosing a singer who still resides as reverend at the full gospel tabernacle in memphis, tn works a dual purpose in that the book of eli is about the book, as in the good book the bible, the book that washingtons mysterious wanderer eli has held in his possession, spending 30 years of his life braving a dangerous scorched landscape to. Last night, derek and i finally found time to watch the postapocalyptic film, the book of eli. He also received three golden globe awards and a tony award. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. Denzel washingtons interview said he wasnt sure himself if eli is blind or not. Warner brothers press conference roundup jonah hex, the. Mila kunis interview the book of eli collider collider.
Svaki mjesec posjeti nas vise od 4 500 000 surfera. 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 helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. What the book of eli tells us about religion youtube. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. From internet movie firearms database guns in movies, tv and video games. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Denzel washington in talks to join shovel ready geektyrant denzel was magnificent in the book of eli which is a terrific movie starring denzel, mila kunis and gary oldman. Denzel washington stars as eli, a lone traveler wandering americas wastelands presumably devastated by nuclear war 30 years prior. 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.
Denzel washington talks about his role in the movie. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Washington talks about working with the stunt coordinators behind the bourne films to achieve his fighting style. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd 720p hansgruber 84. Denzel washington talks spiritual about the book of eli. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd 720p. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. So denzel washington goes up to this dude and the dude like touches him and denzel is all like yo, you put your hand on me again and ill chop it off with a machete but then the dude does it again and so denzel totally chops his hand off with a machete. Nov 30, 2015 on this episode of hero talk, judge greg and kynetyk look at a post apocalyptic world very similar to that of fallout, with book of eli.
Denzel washington a revelation in book of eli for a guy whos just seen the end of the world, denzel washington is surprisingly upbeat. 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, star of the equalizer 2, looks back on four of his bestknown movies including training day, malcolm x, the book of eli, and fences. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. All i know about the book of eli is what ive seen from the trailer that preceded ninja assassin. In the upcoming scifi action movie the book of eli, star denzel washington performs his own stunts as a lone warrior in a postapocalyptic wasteland, and he talks about it in this new behindthescenes video from warner brothers. Watch the book of eli free denzel washington video. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has been seeking a bible. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. A thickspined chopper of a blade, it is crafted from. Denzel washington gary oldman the book of eli movies showing movies and tv.
With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Since we have two separate secondary sources conflicting here and no, the script that was three full years older than the movie is not more correct than the actor who portrayed the blindornotblind character, this is a classic example of a film event with. Water and food are scarce, purchased through trade. Denzel washington talks about being eli the san francisco. This oscarwinning actor stopped by the today show to talk to matt lauer about his role in the new movie, the book of eli,which opens this friday. I cant imagine a movie coming out this year thats gonna top the book of eli for sheer awesomisity. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns. Not rated talk show denzel washington on his imdb bestknown movies denzel washington recalls memorable moments from fences, the book of eli, training day, and malcom x. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired.
Denzel stars in the postapocalyptic movie, the book of eli image source. Denzel has a lot of fun playing proud, hardass football coach herman boone, who in 1971 was hired to. 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. The premise of eli centers around the biblenot just as a book or an object of immense cultural value, but as a source of power. Jan 15, 2010 denzel washington talks about being eli. At the end of the film, his eyes go gray, showing he is blind again. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Denzel washington rarely goes back and watches his old movies. Hero talk is a movie podcast in which we discuss some of our favorite and least favorite movies of all time.
Another night 2017 homosexualite et pop culture 2015 tinseltowns bombs and blockbusters 2006. In true movie fashion, eli fires about twice as many rounds as the pistol can hold before reloading. 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. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 25, 2019. He says that he was led to the book by a voice in his head, directing him to travel. 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. Great interview with denzel washington concerning his choices in films and his spiritual side of life. 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. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. The book of eli videos watch the book of eli movies, videos, trailers, clips, cast interviews and more at ign. The film wouldnt have even starred denzel washington if not for the prodding of one j. Denzel washington will star in and produce the postapocalyptic drama book of eli for warner bros. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton.
Heres a brand new look at this new denzel washington action film. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Dec 14, 2016 denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best. The debut of the book of eli on friday may have knocked avatar out of the spot it had been occupying, more or less unchallenged, for the past 28 days but, as expected, that was just a temporary. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. Integrated this large and hefty blade is inspired by the machete book of eli. I mean eli could have someone teach him to read braille, once he had the book.
Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. Im talking the guys on the truck and the mob that chased and murdered the woman and her child. This is the screenused firearm carried by denzel washington in the film the book of eli. 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. Dwight woods talks about jeff imada, dan inosanto, denzel. The late brian dennehy 19382020 on inherit the wind. Mila kunis says she still cannot believe that she is starring in a film opposite denzel washington. Theres a tacit understanding that this power can be abused carnegies selfish desire for the book gives voice to christianitys darker historical chapters, but were told, through eli, that the bible is inherently a good thing. They are brown and when he talks to people, he looks them in the eye. 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. Jan 14, 2010 family values of a different sort played into eli.
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