Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it. A trainer placed the cat on the table and the actors around the table were instructed on the proper handling of the animal. Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. This list of the book of eli actors includes any the book of eli actresses and all other actors from the film. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has. One of my all time favorites with one of my all time favorite actors. The book of eli written by gary whitta june 21, 2007 a civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed.
On of the most amazing movies id seen and kept you thinking long afterwards but couldnt watch it again. While researching corruption for his new book, a successful crime novelist shades the line between fiction and. With his desperate parents in tow, an 11yearold boy with a debilitating illness checks into an isolated clinic to undergo experimental therapy. Apr 20, 2014 how to welcome the second coming of lord jesus in last days knocking at the door christian movie duration. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life read more. America is a postapocalyptic wasteland and denzel washington is the only selfsufficient badass. The scene on the swing with eli wallach and carroll baker in baby doll is my exact idea of what eroticism in films should be. The trees stripped of their bark and white like ghosts. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book in the bible, revelation. Book of eli denzel washington this movie was awesome. Jun 14, 2019 the book of eli cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. 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. Below weve given a list of top movies which we think are very similar to the book of eli.
The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. Also among the cast of the albert and allen hughes film are gary oldman as villain carnegie and mila kunis as love interest solara. 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. Jan 23, 2010 the book of eli panoramic music by atticus ross. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the book of eli with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Oct 18, 2019 directed by ciaran foy, this movie had me quite on the fence, despite the promisinglooking trailer. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. 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. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of eli unfortunately is deadly serious, and not in a good way. Principal photography began in february 2009 and took place in new. Just a title of movie, which just shows the chronicles of eli. Trained in stage acting, which he enjoyed doing most, he became one of the greatest character actors ever to appear on stage and screen, with over 90 film credits.
The second thing i like about it, is that denzels character carries the bible in the movie and quote scriptures from it without being too preachy. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. You can view additional information about each the book of eli actor on this list, such as when and where. The movie starts out with visual imagery of what look to be ashes falling from the sky. This picture is one big waste of time, including that of the actors and those in the audience who pay to see it. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Favourite films which are similar to the book of eli. Trolls world tour, like a boss and recommendations for easter and passover. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. We figured that when searching for other films similar to the book of eli you might be after other action or thriller movies or perhaps those starring denzel washington.
December 7, 1915 june 24, 2014 was an american film, television and stage actor whose career spanned more than six decades, beginning in the late 1940s. View 64 images of eli gorensteins characters from his voice acting career. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Later, eli pulls a cat pelt from his pocket and lays it on the bar for the bartender to look at. In a scorched postapocalypse america, a lone adventurer fights to keep possession of a book he believes carries sacred powers. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. The film opens with a really riveting scene, slowly panning across a wooded area covered in ash, and with more ash still falling from the sky. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards. Everything you need to know about the book of eli movie 2010. October 26 such a good movie, its been a few years.
I is a greek equivalent of the title to the movie the book of eli. See the full list of the book of eli cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. 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, the internet movie firearms database guns in. Similar to riddick, eli kills when he has to defend himself, and he can be and is ruthless as any other men, only because of that situation he is in. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info. You know, you say youve been walking for thirty years, right.
How to welcome the second coming of lord jesus in last days knocking at the door christian movie duration. 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. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The book of eli is a stylish film that is reminiscent of i am legend and other postapocalyptic stories, though it carves out a niche for itself due to its strong. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns. Buy the book of eli movie posters from movie poster shop. I really like this movie because one thing you dont see too many afroamerican actors lead a movie like this before.
In true movie fashion, eli fires about twice as many rounds as the pistol can hold before reloading. 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 from hell and dead presidents. This is because citadel 2012 was a damn cool film, whereas the most recent movie he made before eli, sinister 2 2015, was a total pile of garbage. The book of eli stars denzel washington as a lone wanderer, making his away across a postnuclear holocaust america, scavenging and scraping to survive and well adept at it. Witness is a 1985 american neonoir thriller film directed by peter weir and starring harrison ford, kelly mcgillis, and lukas haas. As the movie continues one can see the world left after the apocalyptic war has taken place and that water. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. The book of eli starring mila kunis, denzel washington in lead and directed. Eli 2019 tvma 1h 38m teen screams with his desperate parents in tow, an 11yearold boy with a debilitating illness checks into an isolated clinic to undergo experimental therapy. 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 starring one of my favorite actors denzel washington that im sure some have seen. 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 the united states. The book of eli trailer 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.
When eli encounters a group of road bandits, behind them is a tunnel structure with a bold 14. Jan 15, 2010 a trainer placed the cat on the table and the actors around the table were instructed on the proper handling of the animal. 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 redemption. Jan rubes, danny glover, josef sommer, alexander godunov, patti lupone, and viggo mortensen appear in supporting roles. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. This movie has a power message in a post apocalyptic world after a nuclear war. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. The book of eli cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you.
Carnegie threatens to kill solara, to the dismay of redridge. Jan 15, 2010 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you. The cat jumps up on the bar and begins to sniff the pelt and eli tries to push it off the bar. Apr, 2014 a few years ago i went to see a movie titled. In the event of the apocalypse, there will be a prevalence of machetes, cannibalism, and white guys in dreadlocks and goggles. The following october, gary oldman was cast to star alongside washington. Only one other man gary oldman understands the power of what eli carries, and he is determined to take it for himself. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia jennifer beals to send her daughter, solara mila kunis, to at least convince eli to spend the night by sleeping with him.
The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list. We re your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Eli gorenstein 64 character images behind the voice actors.
Wallach went on to a prolific career as one of the greatest character actors ever to appear on stage and screen, notes turner classic movies, acting in over 90 films. The book of eli on dvd june 15, 2010 starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. It means that you know something even if you dont know. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Establishing its storytelling rules clearly and well, the film simply is.
It stars kelly reilly, sadie sink, lili taylor, max martini, and charlie shotwell. Well, how do you know that youre walking in the right direction. During the harrows of wwii, jo schnapp, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow horcada huston, helps to smuggle jewish children across the border from southern france into spain. The book of eli 2010 2010 a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they realize their fatal mistake. The bible contain history of the past, from beginning to end, to put it simply. Cast denzel washington eli, producer gary oldman carnegie mila kunis solara ray stevenson redridge jennifer beals claudia evan jones martz joe pingue. The book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info fandango.
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