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. 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. It s 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. Remnants of the flash showing all over elis body in a scene where eli is washing himself down. It s not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic.
The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. Denzel washingtons fight scenes are impressive and he does make a good action hero. Fictional characters who are blind braille works blog. 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 story has denzel washington playing a mysterious wanderer named. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in.
Denzel washington on his bestknown roles denzel washington, star of the equalizer 2, looks back on four of his bestknown movies including training day, malcolm x, the book of eli, and fences. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. The book of eli the book of eli, opening january 15, is a wellmade science fiction actioner with good performances, genuine twists and thoughtful spiritual and philosophical themes that will stay with the viewer long after the film is over. Something more than a message between the lines 27 jul. Sep 17, 2010 is denzel washington blind 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. Dec 14, 2016 denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences stars greatest and most wtf performances. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater, tshirt, pants, belt. Jan 11, 2019 i cant front, im not the hugest fan of the hughes brothers book of eli, but theres no way in postapocalyptic wasteland that wed omit the denzel washingtons brusquely brazen and. 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. While the apostle paul is talking about a christians confident trust in gods promises, the book of eli s point that the titular character is literally blind, carrying a braille bible is how the film hammers home the unquestionable providence at work in our heros journey.
Jul 30, 20 a great example of this is denzel washingtons portrayal of eli in the book of eli, a 2010 american postapocalyptic action film. Eli uses a machete, a bow, and a number of guns effectively despite his blindness. Denzel portrays the title character of eli, a mysterious man who walks around around a destroyed world carrying a book he believes can save humanity. Eli re wrote the book the girl solanda or something like that who was following eli. What we liked about this story was that it was an action adventure but it also had something to say about commitment, sacrifice, survival and human nature, offers allen hughes, who, with his twin brother, albert, directed the book of. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel washington blind.
Blind characters often evoke feelings and responses from the audience that arent always felt for other characters. Thats how he could read braille, and had a braille bible. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. All denzel washington movies ranked screen rant hasnt done much reporting on the book of eli so far. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Its actually pretty hard to talk about the book of eli without giving away the surprise. 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. Remember, he asked solaris mother when she lost her sight she. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures.
Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. He is taking the book to a place where it will be safe where its message can be finally be shared with the world. Denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. And not because the film is like an ashamed ostrich sticking its head in the sand. I cannot approve of a manipulative and disturbing film like the book of eli. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to the. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test.
And yes it is christian, take a look at the world now. I admire denzel washington very much as an actor, so i decided to read this book. Jennifer beals, best known for her main role in the 1983 film flashdance, has been last seen acting in the 2010 film the book of eli where she plays the role of the claudia, the blind mistress. They pacing was good for the most part and allow you to get to the character as. He looks out the window the next day, moving his eyes to and fro to take in the situation. He writes way too much about each individual film the actor s made up to the time of the book s publication and then gives away the ending to each and every one of them. To date, the script has not been released in novel form for the public market in hard cover or paper back. The makers of the film have incorporated this into the character of denzel. 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. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. I cant front, im not the hugest fan of the hughes brothers book of eli, but theres no way in postapocalyptic wasteland that wed omit the denzel washingtons brusquely brazen and.
Elford nashwilliams the book of eli free desktop wallpaper px take a look at two tv spots and new photos from the upcoming scifi movie the book of eli directed by allen and albert hughes from the script by gary. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. It did no favors to denzel washingtons acting career to star in this hughes brothers production. Jan 15, 2010 if eli was blind through out the movie then the movie is of the same genre as godzilla just plain camp, because ive known quite a few blind people with heightened senses and washington didnt. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to. Denzel washingtons eli, the wandering nomad in this postapocalyptic neowestern is reminiscent of an assortment of visually impaired martial arts heroes, in particular david carradines wandering blind man from the classic the silent flute. I found this book, buried deep in the rubble and the voice told me to carry it west.
Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Unfortunately, once denzel washington s character gets here, things look pretty postapocalyptic. In the movie the equalizer, what was the other book after. 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. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. Denzel washington pictures and photos denzel is beautiful. Actionpacked theatrical trailer for denzel washingtons the book of eli. The star of the film, denzel washington, is also one of its producers. This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washingtons life uptodate 19941996. Everybodys talking about what happens after the apocalypse these days.
Unfortunately, once denzel washingtons character gets here, things look pretty postapocalyptic. It tells about his childhood, youth, and his family background. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. After i have finished reading it, i was not disappointed with him as a man. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. But carnegie gary oldman, the powerhungry dictator of a decrepit survivors colony, is also interested in elis book for very different reasons. 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.
In his quest to carry an important book across the vast desert, elis blindness is implied rather than stated leading some thugs to. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes. Sep 09, 2012 the plot revolves around denzel washingtons enigmatic character, whom we later come to know as eli. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. Whats inexplicable is some of the movies he has chosen to be in. Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe. Eli has spent thirty years walking westward because a voice spoke to him and commanded him to take a certain, leatherbound book to a place in. Top 10 blind warrior movie fight scenes kungfu kingdom. 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. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson.
The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Denzel is a very powerful actor,he can play any movie character as well. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. Eli has spent thirty years walking westward because a voice spoke to him and commanded him to take a certain, leatherbound book to a place in the west. He has garnered much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s, including his portrayals of reallife figures, such as steve biko, malcolm x, rubin hurricane carter, melvin b.
Jul 26, 2018 between the world and me by tanehisi coates. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to. Denzel washington in the book of eli 2010 denzel washington at an event. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Gary oldman is always great but he certainly chews his way through the scenery in this one. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. First of all if you knew your bible you would know that eli is an actual character in the bible who was blind. 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. This is an okay book in terms of the man s life most info is culled from other sources but when it comes to denzel washington s career the author commits an unpardonable sin.
In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. America is a postapocalyptic wasteland and denzel washington is the only selfsufficient badass. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. 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. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness. In the movie the equalizer, what was the other book after the. Mar 30, 2010 while the apostle paul is talking about a christians confident trust in gods promises, the book of eli s point that the titular character is literally blind, carrying a braille bible is how the film hammers home the unquestionable providence at work in our heros journey. In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about american history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, tanehisi coates offers a powerful new framework fo. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Carnegies mistress, claudia jennifer beals, whom he abuses, has a daughter, solara mila kunis. 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. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she. He found it very hard to believe eli was blindable to read a book written in braille. He never takes them off in the movie,possibly due to his blindness. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to seduce eli, but he rebuffs her.
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. If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washingtons fictional character eli carried, that book is a braille publication of the king james version of the bible. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to. Like in the bible there was a priest named eli who was not born blind but later did become blind. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. Mar 14, 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. If eli was blind through out the movie then the movie is of the same genre as godzilla just plain camp, because ive known quite a few blind people with. Gary oldman and his partners daughter, solara mila kunis, changing his life. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences stars greatest and most wtf performances. 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 deleted scene reading the bible 2010. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. The next part of the film is where i have the biggest problem with book of eli.
When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best. Did denzil washington play a blind man in book of eli. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Interview with denzel washington, mila kunis, and gary oldman. The plot revolves around denzel washingtons enigmatic character, whom we later come to know as eli. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was.
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