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 is kind of like watching the book of mormon filmed and rewritten as a futuristic action movie, except with fewer hot bitches. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of ascension press bestselling amazing grace series. Denzel washington plays eli named for the old testament prophet, a loner carrying the worlds last surviving copy of.
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. Jan 14, 2010 washington is carrying such a book, and while the film affects to offer some suspense over its identity, only the most ingenuous will fail to work it out in first few minutes. 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. The cinematic art work of the film makes it all the more presentable. Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it. 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. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away.
The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. Free online viewing of documentary film limited time.
Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. 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. The book of eli takes us to a painful place a place where humanity loses its humanness. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the. Denzel, ranked the secondmost influential christian in hollywood, plays the films. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. Denzel said in an interview with the associated press watch here. Both body count and cussword count have kept believers from going all in on eli. Only one other man gary oldman understands the power of what eli carries, and he is determined to take it for himself. The movie does have a significant amount of violence however, the violence is analogous to situations in the bible where the israelites were commanded to annihilate their enemies on the way to the promised land.
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. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. Jan 27, 2010 if you have wondered whether you should see the book of eli it or not, you should. Eli and solara are surrounded and dragged out of the house. The book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis. The book of eli 2010 imdb the book of eli wikipedia the book of eli trailer 2010 denzel washington the book of eli tv movie, the book of eli full.
If you have wondered whether you should see the book of eli it or not, you should. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. Next, ensure that the movies are all of dvd quality. In addition to his devotion to the book, eli is a spiritual man who regularly prays. Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups.
The book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Download the book of eli full movie download full movies. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. The book of eli denzel washington gary oldman mila kunis 2010 a lone warrior denzel washington faces many dangers as he carries hope for humanitys redemption across a postapocalyptic wasteland. Worldview elements of film implications questions biblical parallels the priest eli solara as samuel catholic parallels modern day parallels westward movement american dream what is the place of religion in the life of the common person. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been. Though eli prefers peace, he will risk death to protect his precious cargo, for. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will. We enter into in a gritty world devoid of either protection from the elements of nature or a government. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a better future. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship.
Denzel washington plays eli named for the old testament prophet, a loner carrying the worlds last surviving copy of the king james bible to the pacific. The lamp of god had not yet gone out, and samuel was lying down in the house of the lord, where the ark of god was. There are many scenes towards the movies conclusion which are jaw. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. Dec 05, 2011 this is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three. The role of denzel washington brings a positive message about obdedience, faith and perseverance. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it to be christian. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. 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.
Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest. 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. The ugly get uglier and humanity splits into the hunters and the hunted. Taking place in a postapocalyptic world, the movie soon makes very clear to the viewer that life has become extremely difficult for those who have survived the last war. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. Jan 16, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. The person renting this film will not waste his or her money. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. 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.
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. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Googles zoom rival, called meet, is now free to consumers photo. The book of eli is an exceptionally engrossing film. This is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three. Find out where the book of eli is streaming, if the book of eli is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. This will ensure that you can download the book of eli full movie quickly and watch within the next hour.
With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. 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. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The book of eli is, perhaps, the most explicitly christian film ive seen come out of the secular film industry since the passion of the christ. 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. Watch the book of eli online full movie from 2010 yidio. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. The book of eli arrives on bluray with a heavily desaturated picture presentation that really adds to the films doom and gloom atmosphere. Eli bumps the bottom step with his foot before going up the porch steps of the couples house, presumably to gauge where the steps are credit to jeremyogles. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches.
Carnegie threatens to kill solara, to the dismay of redridge. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and. Jan 15, 2010 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 with its ashladen wastelands and crazed cannibals. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. Washington is carrying such a book, and while the film affects to offer some suspense over its identity, only the most ingenuous will fail to work it out in first few minutes. 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.
The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like. The book of eli s storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. No point being able to download the book of eli only to watch the flickering images or see it in poor resolution. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. When carnegie finally located eli, he advised eli to give the bible to him. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. The book of eli 2010 christian ethics today article archives. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli.
Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. Though eli prefers peace, he will risk death to protect his precious cargo, for he must. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. The book of eli action and adventure films the guardian. All of these theatrical elements come together to tell a refreshing story of unwavering faith and obedience to god. Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable.
Mixed in with the violence and sepiatones is one giant religious symbol that we just had to quiz. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Eli was the high priest kohen gadol of shiloh, the secondtolast israelite judge succeeded only by samuel before the rule of the kings of israel and judah. As recounted by carnegie and eli, bibles are scarce due to a largescale book burning after the falloutmany irrationally blamed christianity as a cause of the war. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland. Mar 03, 2010 the book of eli is truly a story about the struggle between good and bad, the light and the darkness. And even if you are a christian and wondering if it being rated r means you should avoid it, dont.
Watch the book of eli online stream full movie directv. Theres a tacit understanding that this power can be abused. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. The book of eli is truly a story about the struggle between good and bad, the light and the darkness. 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.
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