He also shows compassion to solaris mila kunis, prays with her and offers her food. The bible contain history of the past, from beginning to end, to put it simply. Eli is then buried in the prison courtyard, and lombardi puts a newly typed bound bible on the bookshelf where a spot had been saved for the bible. Just a title of movie, which just shows the chronicles of eli. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. The story develops as it goes on not explaining much of the past until eli talks about it. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube.
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. The book of eli deleted scene reading the bible 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone. In the movie the book of eli why was the bible so important. Whatever you bring to it, thats what youre going to come out of it with. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. The mysterious eli denzel washington, for his part, is a sortof oneman samurai priesthood. 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. The opening scene consists of denzel washington in a gas mask in the forest hunting what looks like a bald furless cat with a crossbow amid a rain of falling ash could slot into the road with no problem at all.
Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable. Thank you for your protection and your many signs along the way. Therefore, he has seen and knows the power of religion and wanted to use it to minipulate the people for his personal gain. Revelation talks about the earth being without a sea and this fact is portrayed within the film see revelation 21. Eli in the bible was a jewish priest living in the days of the judges and serving god at the tabernacle in shiloh, a city near the hill country of ephraim 1 samuel 1. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. The book of eli is the actionadventure of a man named eli who is in the possession of the last bible on earth after the apocalypse. 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. 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. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very important book.
Jan 14, 2010 they are a marketing company that only promotes quality entertainment. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. As he talks about his new role while sipping camomile tea in the lobby bar of a. Denzel washington reveals he prayed and read the bible. He has to carry that bible through a landscape populated by murderous, illiterate, cannibalistic roughnecks to a safe.
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. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. The movie takes place in the future after an apocalyptic war. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. And for keeping me resolute when all around seemed lost.
As the book of eli opens, it feels very much that the hughes brothers are taking a leaf of inspiration from the road. Denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a. This land is very similar to the land the book of revelation depicts. Movie moments the book of eli 2010 the final prayer denzel washington mila kunis no is assumed nor infringement intended. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. 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. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. Those verses never really came to life for me until i heard denzel washington cite them in this scene.
Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for his part in samuels first prophecy. According to gospel herald, washington as well as writer dan gilroy prayed and read the bible everyday. Eli, denzel washington possesses the last bible still in existence. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. Apr 18, 2014 eli is then buried in the prison courtyard, and lombardi puts a newly typed bound bible on the bookshelf where a spot had been saved for the bible. As if one mad movie isnt enough for one week, heres another.
Its not that farfetched, because this has been going on for. As he talks about his new role while sipping camomile tea in the lobby bar. Denzel washington, cast as the cowboymonk eli, is on a mission from god. The superportentous music early on should have warned me that this is no. Dec 18, 2011 god spoke to eli to find the book, bible, and transport it to a safe haven. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. 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. Theres a line that says the bible is probably the reason the war started to begin with.
So i went trusting there would be reasons to like the book of eli. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. Denzel washington brings gravity, but overall the book of. Carnegie wants nothing more than to get his hands on the bible eli is carrying. Only a christian flick to dogmatic believers, says the films codirector allen hughes. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version.
Everything in this film is predicated on the notion that, if a bible falls into the wrong hands, it could be used to start a religion and religion, of course, would be bad. Eli tells the guards that he has a copy of the bible. Denzel washington talks spiritual about the book of eli. The book of eli is almost a parody of the notion that a protestant with a bible may be good to go. God spoke to eli to find the book,bible, and transport it to a safe haven. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending.
Denzel said in an interview with the associated press watch here. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many obstacles in my path. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Denzel washington in the book of eli essay example. The book of eli its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very important book. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. Taken inside, eli is revealed to be blind, and dictates the new.
Dear lord, thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. 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. Dare devil sucked so they made the sequel with denzel and set it in the apocalypse. Similar to riddick, eli kills when he has to defend himself, and he can be and is ruthless as any other men, only because of. Denzel washington may hold over a million oscars and over a 100 prima functions. 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. During his journey he makes his way through a lawless land. Eli was gods prophet and messenger and therefore was under divine protection.
Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. 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. In the interview, denzel takes a moment to open up about his spiritual side, he is currently finishing up his third time of reading the bible cover to cover and also talk a bit about his. Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. 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. During a genuinely creepy first 15 minutes, eli wanders a. Throughout the movie, eli dramatically quotes bible verses, like this. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. They are a marketing company that only promotes quality entertainment.
Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist. 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. America who leans on his bible for guidance, and the actor says if he.
Denzel washington may have over a million oscars and over a hundred leading roles, but even his greatness could not save the sad production that is the book of eli. Eli denzel washington talks about what was of value and shows some of the hypocrisy of the world. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Oh come on, youve been talking in tongues the entire bloody. With denzel washington and gary oldman already attached as costars and the hughes brothers already set to direct, it was an easy choice for her to take on. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Denzel washington protects the book of eli christian cinema. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.
Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. 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. Judge greg hosts every other week as his panel talks through a given film in a freeform, norules format.
The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. During a genuinely creepy first 15 minutes, eli wanders a bleachedout landscape, hunting hairless. Jan 14, 2010 the mysterious eli denzel washington, for his part, is a sort of oneman samurai priesthood. Mila kunis interview the book of eli collider collider.
The opening scene consists of denzel washington in a gas mask in the forest hunting what looks like a bald furless cat with a crossbow amid a rain of. While the movies religious message is ambiguous is the use of the bible as a key plot. Sep 06, 2008 the book of eli is almost a parody of the notion that a protestant with a bible may be good to go. 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 14, 2010 denzel washington a revelation in book of eli. With denzel washington and gary oldman already attached as costars and the hughes brothers already set. Similar to riddick, eli kills when he has to defend himself, and he can be and is ruthless as any other men, only because of that situation he is in. Sometimes people talk in a mocking way about traditional values and traditional ways of doing things like marriage. The book of eli deleted scene reading the bible 2010 denzel. Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the.
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