Denzel said in an interview with the associated press watch here. And even if you are a christian and wondering if it being rated r. The hughes brothers, of menace ii society and from hell fame, are in charge here, with denzel washington as eli, a powerful desert warrior on. Dec 05, 2011 this is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three. He restores my soul he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil for thou art with me. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. The book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis unwavering faith as he honors god with his life and follows gods will no matter how hard the journey may be.
This is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three. The guardian view columnists letters opinion videos cartoons sport soccer nfl tennis mlb mls nba nhl culture film books. If you have wondered whether you should see the book of eli it or not, you should. Book of eli introduction for my worldview analysis i chose to view the film book of eli in which the main character, eli is on a mission from god and must transport the last bible out west. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember 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. Eli reproduces the lost text in its entirety, from memory, word for word. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. The book of eli if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. The book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road with its ashladen wastelands and crazed cannibals. 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. For out of the ground we were taken, for the dust we are. The 2nd trailer of the book of eli denzel and mila take the gloves off and shake the wasteland. The graphic violence depicted in this film may be disturbing to some viewers and was at times hard to watch, but it should be noted that eli acts. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it to be christian. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road with its ashladen wastelands and crazed cannibals. 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.
On violence and language in the book of eli by angela walker denzel washington, one of hollywoods most successful and highly respected figures, stars in the book of eli, the story of a man of faith on a mission to protect the last copy of the bible. At first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. Also, in what i thought would be the most controversial part of the film, they depict and insinuate dominance and priority of the bible over other religious texts in the final. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away.
He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. The hughes brothers book of eli isnt all postapocalyptic samurai sword. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. And even if you are a christian and wondering if it being rated r means you should avoid it, dont. Jul 02, 2012 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. Many have taken explicity prochristian themes from the film, but is it that. The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road. Now by the time of the movie, books are extremely rare and eli has the last copy of the bible, that happens to be written on braille.
The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Book of eli 1 book of eli introduction for my worldview. The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. A fresh copy of the miraculously protected scripture is placed on a shelf, next to a hebrew torah and a quran, in a repository of knowledge on the island of alcatraz. Jan 15, 2010 this movie still released by warner bros. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war. Oct 15, 2009 the 2nd trailer of the book of eli denzel and mila take the gloves off and shake the wasteland. The book of eli is screenwriter, gary whittas, take on a western samurai film. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. 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. In the book of eli, i have 2 questions yahoo answers. But carnegie gary oldman, the powerhungry dictator of a decrepit survivors colony, is also interested in elis book for very different reasons.
Denzel portrays the title character of eli, a mysterious man who walks around around a destroyed world carrying a book he believes can save humanity. 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. He is taking the book to a place where it will be safe where its message can be finally be shared with the world. Does this imply that he is blind and has been living completely by faith his entire life or is the punchline of the movie that he is the simply the last living man on earth who can read braille. 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. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. Worldview elements of film implications questions biblical parallels the priest eli solara as samuel catholic parallels modern day parallels westward movement american dream what is the place of religion in the life of the common person. At first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent postapocalyptic film from hollywood. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Denzel also served as one of the films producers and made sure the book of eli didnt shy away from its.
Denzel, ranked the secondmost influential christian in hollywood, plays the. The worldview that is represented in this movie was that of a christian one because eli relied on god and his faith to lead him on his journey. In the movie the book of eli we discover at the end that the bible eli has been carrying the entire movie is written in braille. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The book of eli is kind of like watching the book of mormon filmed and rewritten as a futuristic action movie, except with fewer hot bitches. Ccc, bb, ll, vvv, s, n, a, m very strong christian worldview, including themes of sacrifice.
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. 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. But beyond the bloody scenes and foul language, audiences will discover a compelling story filled with more biblical references and christian thought than any other major motion picture in recent years. What the book of eli tells us about religion youtube. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. On book of eli, the main antagonist believes he could dominate other cities and people with a certain book, and has some sort of devotion for them, just as someone that would hoard books on fahrenheit 451. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. Find out where the book of eli is streaming, if the book of eli is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a better future. The book of eli is a tough one to call you may find yourself liking or disliking it based on your particular point of view. His perverse view of the holy book is solidified when he explains that it was. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers.
In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel. The christian god did it through eli even though he was blind. 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. Pictures shows denzel washington center as eli in alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli, a warner bros. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. We see elis faith remain steadfast as he faces many trials and tribulations, including. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc.
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