Like in the bible there was a priest named eli who was not born blind but later did become blind. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the movie eli was blind or at least partially. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. He doesnt put on his sunglasses right away when walking outside, like everyone else does he even appears to be staring directly at the sun. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Taken inside, eli is revealed to be blind, and dictates the new king james version of. The book of eli denzel washington, gary oldman grading.
The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. Think a live action adaptation of the fist of the north star mangaanime with a race lifted kenshiro, or fallout with christianity instead of. Some people just look for things to be offended by. Its interesting that both cite mad max, a film which is not described as a neowestern in its article despite pegging many of themes and tropes listed above, certainly far more than the book of eli does. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli.
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. The book of eli is a movie telling the story of a post apocalyptic world in which the main character morgan freeman is a blind man who has one of the last books in the world. After watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time. The book he carries with him is a brail bible which he literally guards with his life. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Remember, he asked solaris mother when she lost her sight she. In denzel washington in the postapocalyptic action drama the book of eli and collaborated again with scott on the action thriller unstoppable. 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. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret.
But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible. If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. In the book of eli was denzel washington blind the whole time. Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli.
But i want to note a number of elements which make the book of eli stand. After looking around i saw that im not the only one. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. 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. The book of eli takes the form of an ultraviolent graphic novel, with washington as a steely man with no name type who cuts a righteous path through the gullets of sinners and savages. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. He subsequently portrayed a rogue cia agent in south africa in the spy thriller safe house 2012 before giving an oscarnominated performance in flight 2012 as a heroic airplane pilot hiding. At the very end, when the camera zooms in on eli as he sits at the table on the ship, you can clearly see his eyes are covered by a white film, a. This was particularly the case for me since i saw this movie on a plane, which had been edited the movie, not the.
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. If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washingtons fictional character eli carried. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Eli closes his eyes every time he reads the bible in order to more focus his sense of touch and cut off the.
The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. 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 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. The book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
Jun 26, 2018 despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. Good action, good cinematography, and i liked the music. A 2010 postapocalyptic film starring denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis directed by the hughes brothers. Working from a script by gary whitta, the hughes brothers, albert and allen, have made a stark. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton.
Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. At the end, we see eli telling the librarian that he has the book, intercut with a scene of carnegie attempting to break into the one hes been given. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. And without ever veering toward the preachy, directors albert and allen hughes seamlessly develop the concept into a dark, emotional. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli.
See more ideas about the book of eli, elis, denzel washington. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality scale. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. May, 2011 the book of eli is a movie telling the story of a post apocalyptic world in which the main character morgan freeman is a blind man who has one of the last books in the world. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. Her forced description of that, however, alerts carnegie that eli possesses the book he so. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is.
Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. 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. Eli doesnt fall for that, but does get her to pray with him before eating, and unintentionally allows her to see his valued book, although she cant read, much like everyone else. It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he could complete his mission. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. There was also one particular scene that was laughoutloud funny. The book of eli 2010 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. 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. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia to send her daughter, solara, to at least convince eli to spend the night by sleeping with him. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington silver with 5 holes, metal sword with a serrated outside and smooth inside. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind.
Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about to eat, thank you for a roof over our heads on cold nights such as this, thank you for companionship in. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. At a time when theaters are experiencing a glut of doomsday scenarios. In the wake of the passion of the christ, the expected deluge of bigbudget christian entertainments has never quite materialized, but the logline for the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eliabout a biblical warrior who protects the last known copy of the good booksuggests a late start.
Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. To date, the script has not been released in novel form for the public market in hard cover or paper back. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about to eat, thank you for a roof over our heads on cold nights such as this, thank you for companionship in hard times like. Straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington silver with 5 holes, metal sword with a serrated outside and smooth inside.
The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast. The book he carries with him is a brail bible which he literally guards with. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before.
Thats how he could read braille, and had a braille bible. And denzel washington is one of the few hollywood stars who can pull off a largerthanlife character who can dispatch a gang of. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. 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 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. Eli was blind before the war and after finding the bible and hearing gods voice he regained his sight until his task was completed finding a safe place for the bible this is why he did things a blind man would do and could read braille and also why is eyes were normal at the start of the film and clouded and the end. In the book of eli was denzel washington blind the whole. Im an atheist and i really didnt have a problem with any message contained in it. Early on, eli pretends to give up the book, only for it to turn out to be a book safe containing a live grenade.
The book of eli film by hughes brothers 2010 britannica. 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. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. The book of eli, a 2010 film, was made from a script by gary whitta. Hints to eli s condition are shown throughout the movie. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. 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.
Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Hints to elis condition are shown throughout the movie. This clue was last seen on daily celebrity crossword may 10 2020 in case the clue doesnt fit or theres something wrong please contact us. 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.
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