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. Important thing about a sequel is to be unique and different while still retaining some degree familiarity. 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. He looks out the window the next day, moving his eyes to and fro to take in the situation. Parents need to know that the book of eli is very violent there s lots of weapon use, body parts getting chopped off, fighting, and dead bodies, as well as suggested rape sounds of ripping clothes and womens screams and takes place in a bleak future. This time, the fate of the world is in the hands of the sons of eli. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. However, i feel a sequel, showing solaras way back home would be a great idea. Denzel washington looks into the future in the book of eli, and the news is.
Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. As of may 2014, there is not a sequel to james pattersons book, kill me if you can. In the book of eli, i have 2 questions yahoo answers. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book, they must first take his life. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. I had my doubts about mario but he might be my favorite after khan. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. I wonder when i will get there on arrival she said stoically but then bad guys like in side of a desert jumped off the road at her. Theres a reason why remember the titans is a popular favorite for. In focusing on mila kunis you allow the movie to continue with a different perspective. Thankfully, a leak doesnt spring from all the scenery chewing going on.
America is a postapocalyptic wasteland and denzel washington is the only selfsufficient badass. Now do yourself a favor and dont talk to anybody about the film if you. Solara catches up to eli and leads him to the towns water supply, hoping to accompany him on his travels, but he traps her inside and continues alone. If we are going with realism here, it could be said that improper maintenance caused the pistol to be significantly less accurate, so even if redridge was aiming directly at eli, if there was a significant amount of dirt or buildup in the barrel, it could cause the bullet to stray far off course.
Under the taut direction of the hughes brothers menace ii society, those words hit home with unexpected meaning. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. 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 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. Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth.
Its the last copy of the bible on earth, and people battle over it albeit we dont know its the bible until the very end. Scenes in which eli defends the book with his life are extremely convicting as a christian, and thoughtprovoking for nonbelievers. Jan 11, 2010 and there are story elements, themes, and concepts in the book of eli that have real power. It also ended on a fairly big cliffhanger that has remained unresolved for six years. This picture is one big waste of time, including that of the actors and those in the audience who pay to see it. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date.
Before there can be a sequel there needs to be a remake of the original. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. For instance, to protect themselves from the harsh sunlight, all the characters wear sunglasses or goggles, but rather than rendering them impersonal or distant, they only ramp up the movies cool factor. Demme finds a lot of gold left to mine from richard condons original novel. The book of eli sets itself up as an enjoyable mad max meets i am. Find out where the book of eli is streaming, if the book of eli is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. The first movie ended in a perfect way to allow for a sequel. In the future, according to the book of eli, well all dress like were in a nine inch. Eli, a netflix original movie, was a smash hit with a twist ending that had audiences. More than a book there s a scene where gary oldmans character makes a statement that the bible isnt just a book, its a weapon, and that made me go whoa. There is no information if there will be a sequel to the book in the future. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Something more than a message between the lines 27 jul i dont think its risky to say, if we confine ourselves to the most recent events, that the catholic church, the principle institution within the christian doctrine, is now living through one of the greatest crises it has experienced since its beginnings.
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. Evan jones, left, and denzel washington star in the book of eli. I have written a remake where nothing changes except filling in the dead space with denzels thought remembrances of the exact words from the king james bible and every spoken word from coming from the king james bible. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. Solaras name means light and the qoute eli uses the. Oct 15, 2009 the 2nd trailer of the book of eli denzel and mila take the gloves off and shake the wasteland. There is no discernible reason why he should rule a gang unless its because hes the exception to the rule of. Jan 21, 2010 before there can be a sequel there needs to be a remake of the original. Why the movie is titled the book of eli on the surface, one would think the movie is titled the book of eli because of the book the bible he carries. If an alien analogue of bob visited me via drone, id be down with following his instructions.
Trailer hd fanmade denzel washington eric and rob chronicles tom cruise pirates of the. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. There is no ancient book of eli that was written in biblical times, it wasnt included in the bible because it never existed. The goto source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Stargate universes seriesending cliffhanger will finally. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Despite his extensive work in television and cinema, this marks ross debut into feature film scoring. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren. The third stargate series, stargate universe, ended after only two seasons and just 40 episodes. Theres some ace postholocaust action, but you cant help feel you were invited to a. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on.
And they need to be woven together like a fine tapestry in order for the denouement, the revelation, the end to work. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. In the first house eli holes up in, he looks at the mouse, he roots through his bag, while moving his head to see better into the bag. But id insist on calling him flying rock from now on. The hughes brothers, of menace ii society and from hell fame, are in charge. When eli refuses to give up the book, carnegie orders him killed. When newzine reporter tara learns her job may be on the chopping block, she wracks her brain trying to find a way to stay employed.
Jan 19, 2015 the book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Aug 05, 2010 if youve actually seen the movie youd know the book of eli is the bible, specifically a braille version of the king james bible owned by the main character whose name is eli. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Even better, through several memorable scenes, eli begins to show solara the power of the bible not as a tool for conquest, but as a handbook for living. The book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. There s a fork in the road, and eli makes the choice. 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. The story involves a lone wanderer denzel washington who wears a. Apr 27, 2017 finding eli is a great first book by newcomer jake irons. She were sad after eli of passing but knows it was just the way of the werld which swa not good anymore but did not know because before her timely. Central government is gone, scattered communities operate under the.
There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. When the idea to located eli, the founder of the company that employs her, pops up she takes charge of it and follows break crumbs from new york to colorado. Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. Sep 12, 2016 if u consider, that this movie is based on the bible, yes he was blind, because eli the priest was a real person and was blind too 1. The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. 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.
Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Important thing about a sequel is to be unique and different while still. Was eli from the movie the book of eli major spoiler. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date news. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli.
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