Hes just so great at playing intelligent, strong, capable. 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. 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. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. 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. Bishop barron comments on the death of billy graham duration. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010.
Thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli. The book of eli movie trailer has premiered and gives far more plot, as a good movie trailer should, than the the book of eli teaser trailer that. Jan 14, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. 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. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. The first atomic bomb was set off near there, i thought the film exurated the skills of eli. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a re. 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. Exact same model and color featured in movie book of eli.
This backpack, ipod, and switchblade were used by the character eli, portrayed by actor denzel washington, in the 2010 motion picture, the book of eli. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. So denzel washington goes up to this dude and the dude like touches him and denzel is all like yo, you put your hand on me again and ill chop it off with a machete but then the dude does it again and so denzel totally chops his hand off with a machete. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington fight seane in hindi dubbed part 2 duration. Book of eli, the eli walks alone in postapocalyptic america. Book of eli, the bd steelbook eli walks alone in postapocalyptic america. Survive in a postapocalyptic world with book of elis bug. Sure, the quality may not be too of theline, but with their coupons, you can really stretch a dollar on items like. The book of eli denzel washington backpack movie props boe2069 some will kill to have it. At this point eli turned around and a shootout with carnegies men ensued. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton.
Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. The second shot, he took his time, gripped his pistol properly, aimed, fired and if you notice he hit eli in his backpack. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Feb 11, 2010 bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater, tshirt, pants, belt. Bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers.
The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. The movie was the book of eli with denzel washington. 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. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. Direct from the set of the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack with two front straps. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. The directorial return of the hughes brothers, whose last film was 2001s from hell. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Tarps gloves face masksrespirators cordage flashlightswork lights multi toolshand tools folding sawlarge knives ammo cansstorage safety.
Maybe i am just stupid but i thought that the twist in book of eli was really great. Just wanted to ask on the forum if anyone owns one, thanks. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc. The book of eli is the first movie from albert and allen hughes the filmmaking brothers of from hell and menace ii society in nine years. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. In a postapocalyptic world, a lone hero guards the book of eli, which provides knowledge that could redeem society. I cant imagine a movie coming out this year thats gonna top the book of eli for sheer awesomisity. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. 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.
The book of eli i am legend dvd, double feature f1020. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Was good at chewing it up in training day when he did get the oscar. Everybody loves denzel washington, including me, but im not 100% sure why. 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 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. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. My mind had a picture, but i couldnt find it anywhere. Many of you may already know this, but harbor freight tools is an excellent option for rounding out a bugout bag with affordable gear.
That and a quiet denzel washington wielding a sword sets up the book of eli, yet another postapocalyptic thriller set in the future or lack thereof. 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. For sale oakley panel pack backpack sheet metal book of eli. Redridge fired one shot at eli with his pistol and by the sounds of it, completely missed.
But the weird part for someone as popular as him is that hes not so big on playing likable heroes. The bible is the answer people are looking for watch. 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. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord set on possessing the book.
Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. The oakley brand backpack is a heavily distressed with leather ties and the bottom stitched on. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. The book of eli denzel washington interview duration. 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. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Sure, the quality may not be toooftheline, but with their coupons, you can really stretch a dollar on items like. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman.
Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. Eli denzel washington recites his final prayer before he passes away. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinnes s condensed version. Their parents divorced when they were two years old, and they began making movies at age 12. One of the most remote and at times hostile places in the country, carrizozo new mexico, i was born there. The despot of a small, makeshift town plans to take possession of the book. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb.
I did not see it coming and that is why i was similarly surprised to learn that there would be a. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Geniffer beals the book of eli christian moviefilm dvd bluray, denzel washington denzel washington. Denzel washington tells students everything i have is by the grace of god. 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 book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props.
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