I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. Yet im not sure what further conclusions to draw from this. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. Asked in denzel washington was denzel washington supposed to be blind in the movie the book of eli.
The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Son of a pastor, washington was so drawn to the spiritual aspects of the story, he also signed on as a producer. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of eli article. Search, discover and share your favorite the book of eli gifs. 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. 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. Eli was blind, if you didnt understand at the end of the movie, there may have been some parts that didnt make that clear. Denzel washington a revelation in book of eli business. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. 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 soundtrack complete list of songs. In the old testement book of 1 samuel, there is a priest named eli who by chapter 3 has become blind. Denzel washington plays the warrior monklike eli, who balances blade against bible. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. Like in the bible there was a priest named eli who was not born blind but later did become blind. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod, and. 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. In the book of eli, when eli opens the zippo lighter, he hovers his. 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.
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. If eli was blind all along, how could he have won all those gun fights. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. He also didnt memorise the bit in the bible thats says thou shalt not kill. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible.
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. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington. 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. 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. The second shot, he took his time, gripped his pistol properly, aimed, fired and if you notice he hit eli in his backpack. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. In the book of eli, when eli opens the zippo lighter, he hovers his hand over it to. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was. I wonder if thou shalt not steal covers the 2 hours of my life that went missing whilst watching that guff. 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 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. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is.
Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli. 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. 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. 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. Watching denzel step into the shadow of a dilapidated. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. 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. Why not defend yourself with a 19 inch stainless steel.
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. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Interesting story to read and may broaden our interpretation of the character in. 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. Denzel washington the book of eli 19 inch functional 440 steel sword machete new see more. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Here, let me give you indisputable proof that i have it so you can thoughtlessly blab it to gary, since youre a clueless twit. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie. 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. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. The book of eli 2010 full movie watch in hd online for.
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. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. 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. By every thing that is shown in the movie i simply cannot accept that eli was blind. All 45 songs from the the book of eli 2010 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. In the book he loots it out of a crazy prices shop in a deserted mall. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. The book of eli 2010 plot summary 4 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. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, while surviving by hunting small animals and seeking.
Thank you for guiding me, straight and true, through the many obstacles in my path. Your disbelief must be suspended this high to ride this ride. 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. Mar 22, 2011 from memory and not reading the book in braille. This was particularly the case for me since i saw this movie on a plane, which had been edited the movie, not the. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. 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. Remember, he asked solaris mother when she lost her sight. Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. Eli denzel washington is a wandering man on a mission. 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.
Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. In a postapocalyptic america, one man fights to protect a sacred book that could hold the key to the survival of humankind. Redridge fired one shot at eli with his pistol and by the sounds of it, completely missed. Garys henchmen try to kill denzel to get his book, but the bullets mysteriously miss him. But i want to note a number of elements which make the book of eli stand out as a. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. The book of eli on dvd june 2010 starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. 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. Prop backpack, ipod, and switchblade used by eli denzel washington in the film, the book of eli. Clerks 1994 when jason mewes first started, he was so nervous about. 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. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Some feel maybe he was blind before, which explains how he was able to. The book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent.
In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. I told you he was blind because he bumped into that. Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. 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. He looks out the window the next day, moving his eyes to and fro to take in the situation. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. At this point eli turned around and a shootout with carnegies men ensued. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.
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. The girl sees eli s book, and when carnegie finds out. 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. 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. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. 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 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. The book of eli 2010 hindi dual audio 720p bluray esubs.
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. 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. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. 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. Well, it was a difficult one because she really is the key relationship to eli. Jun 20, 2010 last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags.
The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. 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. 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. His greed has blinded him to the truth hes turned his back on, and this is why, even when he. 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. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission. 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. Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. 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. Oct 03, 2006 in his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to. Presented by the golden closet, your premier source for iconic screen used movie wardrobe, props, and music entertainment memorabilia.
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. 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 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. 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. In the book of eli was denzel washington blind the whole time. Denzel washington in the book of eli the book of eliby paul macinnes, with apologies to gary whitta. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. 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.
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. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Thats how he could read braille, and had a braille bible. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. If eli was actually blind then thats one of the crappiest shyamalanesque twist ive seen. 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. The makers of the film have incorporated this into the character of denzel. Washingtons character is called eli, although i dont think he ever actually says that. 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. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton.