Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. 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. At the end, we see eli telling the librarian that he has the book, intercut with a scene of carnegie attempting to break into the one hes been given. In the book of eli was denzel washington blind the whole. It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he could complete his mission. There was also one particular scene that was laughoutloud funny.
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In the book of eli was denzel washington blind the whole time. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington silver with 5 holes, metal sword with a serrated outside and smooth inside. Working from a script by gary whitta, the hughes brothers, albert and allen, have made a stark.
Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. Eli closes his eyes every time he reads the bible in order to more focus his sense of touch and cut off the. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. In denzel washington in the postapocalyptic action drama the book of eli and collaborated again with scott on the action thriller unstoppable. Denzel washington in the book of eli h ere is a very strange film from the hughes brothers, once the pioneers of the modern africanamerican thriller with menace ii society and dead presidents. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the.
Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. To date, the script has not been released in novel form for the public market in hard cover or paper back. The book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. After looking around i saw that im not the only one. Thats how he could read braille, and had a braille bible. Im an atheist and i really didnt have a problem with any message contained in 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. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. 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. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton.
However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. And without ever veering toward the preachy, directors albert and allen hughes seamlessly develop the concept into a dark, emotional. If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washingtons fictional character eli carried. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. The book of eli takes the form of an ultraviolent graphic novel, with washington as a steely man with no name type who cuts a righteous path through the gullets of sinners and savages. Good action, good cinematography, and i liked the music. The book of eli film by hughes brothers 2010 britannica. 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. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel.
Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of eli is a movie telling the story of a post apocalyptic world in which the main character morgan freeman is a blind man who has one of the last books in the world. 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. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. Jan 14, 2010 denzel washington in the book of eli h ere is a very strange film from the hughes brothers, once the pioneers of the modern africanamerican thriller with menace ii society and dead presidents. At a time when theaters are experiencing a glut of doomsday scenarios. This was particularly the case for me since i saw this movie on a plane, which had been edited the movie, not the. A 2010 postapocalyptic film starring denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis directed by the hughes brothers. 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. Some people just look for things to be offended by. This was possibly a prototype or used for training.
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. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. Eli doesnt fall for that, but does get her to pray with him before eating, and unintentionally allows her to see his valued book, although she cant read, much like everyone else. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Hints to eli s condition are shown throughout the movie.
Early on, eli pretends to give up the book, only for it to turn out to be a book safe containing a live grenade. In the wake of the passion of the christ, the expected deluge of bigbudget christian entertainments has never quite materialized, but the logline for the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eliabout a biblical warrior who protects the last known copy of the good booksuggests a late start. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Released january 15th, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and received a score of 53 out of. 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. Like in the bible there was a priest named eli who was not born blind but later did become blind. 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.
If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. But i want to note a number of elements which make the book of eli stand. The book of eli, a 2010 film, was made from a script by gary whitta. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Taken inside, eli is revealed to be blind, and dictates the new king james version of. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. 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. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the movie eli was blind or at least partially. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb.
He doesnt put on his sunglasses right away when walking outside, like everyone else does he even appears to be staring directly at the sun. 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. 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. Think a live action adaptation of the fist of the north star mangaanime with a race lifted kenshiro, or fallout with christianity instead of. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. May, 2011 the book of eli is a movie telling the story of a post apocalyptic world in which the main character morgan freeman is a blind man who has one of the last books in the world. Opening wide in theaters on january 15, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals and is rated r for some brutal. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. And denzel washington is one of the few hollywood stars who can pull off a largerthanlife character who can dispatch a gang of. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray.
Opening wide in theaters on january 15, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals and is rated r for some brutal violence and language. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the.
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. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. Hints to elis condition are shown throughout the movie. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures.
The book he carries with him is a brail bible which he literally guards with his life. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia to send her daughter, solara, to at least convince eli to spend the night by sleeping with him. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. 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.
Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the end its the film that has really screwed the pooch. After watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time. He subsequently portrayed a rogue cia agent in south africa in the spy thriller safe house 2012 before giving an oscarnominated performance in flight 2012 as a heroic airplane pilot hiding. 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. 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. See more ideas about the book of eli, elis, denzel washington.
It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast. This clue was last seen on daily celebrity crossword may 10 2020 in case the clue doesnt fit or theres something wrong please contact us. The book he carries with him is a brail bible which he literally guards with. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. Her forced description of that, however, alerts carnegie that eli possesses the book he so. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. The makers of the film have incorporated this into the character of denzel.
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