I am a massive fan of denzel washington and this film isnt like his normal roles with it being set in a post apocalyptic land with denzel making his way across a desolate wasteland protecting the book of eli. 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 2010 hindi dual audio 720p bluray esubs. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli.
Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. It was even more enjoyable to watch the book of eli a second time, knowing now that the main character was blind for the entire story. Here the brothers show us the horror but somehow the staid and calm denzel feels more approachable than the distraught and scrambling viggo. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod, and. Garys henchmen try to kill denzel to get his book, but the bullets mysteriously miss him. Yet im not sure what further conclusions to draw from this. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. This was particularly the case for me since i saw this movie on a plane, which had been edited the movie, not the. The book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent. Interesting story to read and may broaden our interpretation of the character in.
Was eli just able to read braille for some unknown reason or was he actually blind all the time probably since the apocalypse 30 years ago, which is implied to have blinded many people. 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. Clerks 1994 when jason mewes first started, he was so nervous about. Search, discover and share your favorite the book of eli gifs. The girl sees eli s book, and when carnegie finds out. Washingtons character is called eli, although i dont think he ever actually says that.
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. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of eli article. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. The author of the book this movie was based on, that worked closely with the actors, the blind people the studio hired to give denzel. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, while surviving by hunting small animals and seeking. Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. Presented by the golden closet, your premier source for iconic screen used movie wardrobe, props, and music entertainment memorabilia. The book of eli 2010 full movie watch in hd online for. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store.
The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Well, it was a difficult one because she really is the key relationship to eli. In the book of eli, denzel washington portrays a man, in a postapocalyptic world attempting to make his way across america in an attempt to keep the last remaining copy of the bible out of the wrong hands. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. 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. Jan 16, 2010 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. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. In the old testement book of 1 samuel, there is a priest named eli who by chapter 3 has become blind. Redridge fired one shot at eli with his pistol and by the sounds of it, completely missed. 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. 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.
In the midst of his journey, eli comes across a robber baron of sorts, named carnegie gary oldman and his partners daughter, solara mila kunis, changing his life. But i want to note a number of elements which make the book of eli stand out as a. At this point eli turned around and a shootout with carnegies men ensued. He also didnt memorise the bit in the bible thats says thou shalt not kill. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. In the book of eli, when eli opens the zippo lighter, he hovers his hand over it to. Thats how he could read braille, and had a braille bible.
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. All 45 songs from the the book of eli 2010 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Watch the book of eli free denzel washington video. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. We here at cinapse have written extensively about the wandering blind swordsman who is unknown to most us filmgoers today, but who is perhaps one of cinemas all time greatest heroes. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Feb 07, 2014 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 2010 official trailer denzel washington. 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 denzel washington interview youtube. Some claim that god gave eli his sight until the very end of his journey, but i chose to accept that, while his physical sight was gone, god did indeed provide eli. In a postapocalyptic world hostile threats will lurk around every corner. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of. Thank you for guiding me, straight and true, through the many obstacles in my path. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Here, let me give you indisputable proof that i have it so you can thoughtlessly blab it to gary, since youre a clueless twit.
Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. The second shot, he took his time, gripped his pistol properly, aimed, fired and if you notice he hit eli in his backpack. At the end of the book of eli it is revealed that the eponymous bible that eli used to read and learn by heart is actually written in braille. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. Denzel washington plays the warrior monklike eli, who balances blade against bible. 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. Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind. 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. 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. 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 makers of the film have incorporated this into the character of denzel. Denzel washington a revelation in book of eli business. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics as they tell their lifechanging stories of mentorship. In the book of eli, when eli opens the zippo lighter, he hovers his.
Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Remember, he asked solaris mother when she lost her sight. Denzel washington the book of eli 19 inch functional 440 steel sword machete new see more. Yes, all the way at the end of the movie, it is revealed that not only is the book of eli a samurai film, but it is in fact a western, twistfilled zatoichi remake. Eli raamat is an estonian equivalent to the title of the movie the book of eli. 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. Mar 22, 2011 from memory and not reading the book in braille. If eli was blind all along, how could he have won all those gun fights. 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.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible. In the book he loots it out of a crazy prices shop in a deserted mall. Sure he has a good sense of smell and hearing ability but at no point in the movie does it imply that he is blind. Eli denzel washington is a wandering man on a mission.
Jun 20, 2010 last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Again, you can do all the samurai references with loan wolf and as you said theres kind of a classic mythic master and apprentice relationship going on through the film. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. Thank you for guiding me, straight and true, through the many obstacles in my path, and for keeping me resolute when all around seemed lost. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. Book of eli let me get on the ride, ride it all the way to the end, and then retroactively hit me with the idea that a blind man can shoot a rapist through the cock with a bow and arrow for purposes of poetic justice. Eli was blind, if you didnt understand at the end of the movie, there may have been some parts that didnt make that clear. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission. 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. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away.
He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, while surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in. Asked in denzel washington was denzel washington supposed to be blind in the movie the book of eli. Like in the bible there was a priest named eli who was not born blind but later did become blind. 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 a postapocalyptic america, one man fights to protect a sacred book that could hold the key to the survival of humankind. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Prop backpack, ipod, and switchblade used by eli denzel washington in the film, the book of eli. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia to send her daughter, solara, to at least convince eli to spend the night by sleeping with him. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene.
They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. Some feel maybe he was blind before, which explains how he was able to. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. He looks out the window the next day, moving his eyes to and fro to take in the situation. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel washington plays a blind man who feels hes been called by god to carry the last remaining copy of the bible across the country. Oct 03, 2006 in his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. 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. Your disbelief must be suspended this high to ride this ride. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Why not defend yourself with a 19 inch stainless steel. I told you he was blind because he bumped into that.
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. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie. His greed has blinded him to the truth hes turned his back on, and this is why, even when he. Unless youre particularly observant its not outright apparent that hes blind when watching the first time until the very end of the movie when the camera zooms in and you can see his eyes are clouded. The book of eli on dvd june 2010 starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her.
Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before. 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. I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. The book of eli 2010 soundtrack complete list of songs. Feb 21, 2010 after a break from the business for several years, they returned with the riveting motion picture the book of eli starring award winning actor denzel washington. 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 classic characteristic of blindness.
Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west. The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. 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. The story centers on a lone hero named eli denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of post apocalyptic america to pr rent the book of eli starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. By every thing that is shown in the movie i simply cannot accept that eli was blind.
If eli was actually blind then thats one of the crappiest shyamalanesque twist ive seen. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. Watching denzel step into the shadow of a dilapidated. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Son of a pastor, washington was so drawn to the spiritual aspects of the story, he also signed on as a producer. I wonder if thou shalt not steal covers the 2 hours of my life that went missing whilst watching that guff.