The book of eli is like a movie based on a graphic novel you dont want to read. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. 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 these, amen. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. I will have a go at that after the jump, as there will be massive spoilers the gist of the movies story is this. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is like a movie based on a graphic novel you dont want to read. For those who like their religious parables with plenty of fire and brimstone, the book of eli should be up your alley. But washington, a movie star who can act, is one cool dude who is worth following anywhere. D by owen gleiberman entertainment weekly sober and derivative movie. 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. Pictures has released its new actionadventure movie, the book of eli today,which stars denzel washington, its a very unique role for him.
Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack by various. Roger ebert was the film critic of the chicago suntimes from 1967 until his death in 20. 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. Read the the book of eli movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. The book of eli 2010 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Mar 19, 2010 get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. While the movie has illusions of portentousness, it can and should be taken as a chance to see good actors having a little too much ultraviolent fun. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. 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 coast of. 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 allen hughes and allen hughes. Eli is the latest netflix horror outing to ostensibly become buried on the sites packed page of scary movies.
They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. The film looks and feels good, and washingtons performance is the more uncanny the more we think back over it. 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. And when it came to the book of eli, the twists and turns stuck with me. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Jan 15, 2010 although this new one has its comicbook qualities, good and bad, the hugheses have stanched the blood in the book of eli, making it easier to pay attention to what else is happening on screen. The book of eli is a highly spiritual film, but it never takes things too far one way or the other even though it has its opportunities. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Top movie critics in the biz appear to have really liked the movie. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. Washington and the hughes brothers do a good job of establishing this man and his world, and at first, the book of eli seems destined to be solemn.
In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside. See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack by. That said, most critics say eli is a bit of a muddle. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Theres a twistending but that doesnt mean its some sort of.
Hes forced to wear an astronauts suit most of the time because his immune system is so weak that ordinary air could kill him. The book of eli action and adventure films the guardian. Oct 18, 2019 he is also the editor of magills cinema annual, a writer for the new york times, vulture, the av club, and rolling stone, and the president of the chicago film critics association. Denzel washington stars as the title character who, even though he walks through a postapocalyptic, illiterate wasteland, will fear no man, for he carries.
The book of eli 2010 denzel washington fight seane in hindi. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the. Read on as i share with you more about the movie and where to download the book of eli. Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish fun into the kind of postapocalyptic wasteland filmgoers have seen more than enough of lately. Jan 15, 2010 thats what movie critics are trying to wrap their heads around with this weekends release of the book of eli directed by allen and albert hughes. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. After exhausting every option, his parents put their trust and his life in the hands of a doctor whose experimental, cutting edge treatments may hold elis last hope. 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. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you. In a final effort to cure their son, elis parents kelly reilly and max martini take the boy to a creepy old house that has been turned into a medical facility run by the mysterious dr. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best actor.
Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Thirty years after an atomic war, eli denzel washington walks across a ravaged america, guarding his most precious possession a book. While eli is walking through total destruction, sweeping famine and enormous degradation of human beings, another man, a villain by. As a synopsis to the movie, a man by the name eli portrayed by denzel washington drifts nonstop across the united states from east to west in the aftermath of an apocalyptic destruction of the human civilization. The book of eli the plot the story centers on a lone hero named eli denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of post apocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that might hold the key to saving the future of humanity.
The moment carnegie spells out his plans, in which his. But then eli arrives at a western town ruled by carnegie gary oldman, who, like all the local overloads in westerns and gangster movies, sits behind a big desk flanked by a tall bald guy and, of course, a short scruffy one. This could easily be a companionpiece to the road, to which it bears a superficial resemblance. As postapocalyptic movie fiction goes, the book of eli is not a crowdpleaser like the mad max series nor silly like any of the planet of the. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. 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. Download the book of eli full movie download full movies. Top movie critics give the book of eli movie really good. 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.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. In hollywood, where sacrilegious movies such as hamlet ii, dogma, and religulous are born, and are the norm, the book of eli is a refreshing change of. 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. Jun 25, 2018 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. Intermittently effective if not wholly successful, eli offers horror fans a handful of jump scares in search of a truly terrifying story. The electronic reverbs of guitar and piano echo throughout the soundtrack and give it an empty, desolate feel. And what makes it so powerful, in large part, is that it is perfectly scored. If the book of eli had more eli handtohand combat scenes and a cleaner plot illogical moments abound, it would be more than a what if movie. Thats what movie critics are trying to wrap their heads around with this weekends release of the book of eli directed by allen and albert hughes. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc. Denzel washington stars as the title character who, even though he walks through a postapocalyptic, illiterate wasteland, will fear no man, for he carries the last known copy of the good book as well.
Although this new one has its comicbook qualities, good and bad, the hugheses have stanched the blood in the book of eli, making it easier to pay attention to what else is. Oct 03, 2019 eli is the latest netflix horror outing to ostensibly become buried on the sites packed page of scary movies. Eli is a wanderer, with a mandate from god to go west with the book, which is the last king james bible on. The films somewhat religious plot appears creative and intriguing as does the mysterious man who carries the book. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a highly spiritual film, but it never takes things too far one way or the other even though it has its opportunities. The book of eli isnt as exciting or funny or inspiring as it wants and needs to be, and its preachy ending is an ordeal. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. This is the first movie directed by the talented twins allen and albert hughes since from hell, their torpid, predictably hyperviolent 2001 take on. The book of eli is a fantastic movie, whether you are religious or not. The bulk of the plot revolves around carnegie and his gang attempting to capture eli and his book, but theres more to the movie than this. If youre looking for a silly scare, one recent standout from the surfeit. Eli is the story of a young boy plagued with an unknown, debilitating illness that requires him to live completely sealed off from the outside world. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. This is quite interesting movie for me as the book of eli has something extremely thoughtful to say and it was designed to make you think about what it is saying.
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. Theres a bible in this movie, yes, but that doesnt mean the film is a fundamentalist tale. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. The book of eli is very compelling and aweinspiring, with excellent production standards as well as absorbing character portrayals by denzel washington and gary oldman. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington fight seane in. The ending is flawed, as we critics like to say, but its so magnificently, shamelessly, implausibly flawed that a it breaks apart from the movie and has a life of its own, or b at least it avoids being predictable. 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.
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