For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. If you are an adult, he will become your guide helping you reconnect with what truly matters. They drive off, leaving eli shaken but resolute in his determination not to get involved. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. As he continues his journey, his ipod runs out of power. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. 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 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.
Carnegie and his thugs go in search of eli with an arsenal of weapons and 3 makeshift tanks pieced together with old car and truck parts. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has. The book of eli and millions of other books are available for. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. Feb 07, 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. The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. The book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Elis journey brings words to a new level of enchantment where the sacred is told in simple, rhythmical language.
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. 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. There is also an oral tradition of eli, which i have on good authority, and which. Carnegie is a book hoarder and the wasteland is the result of the nuclear war at the end of fahrenheit 451. The new testament is a collection of 27 books, usually placed after the old testament in most christian bibles. Also, there are so few books because they were burned and pursuit in the preapocalypse period.
It was either that or legion ironically both have something to do with religion lol. Jan 14, 2010 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, but who seriously blotted their. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. As an actor, producer and director, hes made his mark on the film. 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.
Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. But i want to note a number of elements which make the book of eli stand. Too intense, i whispered when the book of eli crossed the screen, although he had already read my mind. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. We see elis faith remain steadfast as he faces many trials and tribulations, including. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the. 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. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. A journey through the many ways to live an artistic lifefrom the flashy and. The name refers to the new covenant or promise between god and humanity through the. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the.
At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. The movie the book of eli is a powerful allegory of the wilderness journey of lent for those blind to the world, seeking a vision through the holy word. Solara joins eli on his journey, and they are chased by carnegie and.
Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Brandon, after nearly twenty years of working with many thousands of people, serves.
But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Now, the stakes could not be higher, eli has both the book and solara with him. 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. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned.
From atop a destroyed highway overpass he witnesses an attack on a couple by a group of marauding bikers. 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. Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film. With jennifer beals, derrick clyburnballard, tommy lee edwards, jon farhat. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Too intense, i whispered when the book of eli crossed the screen, although he had already. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal.
I put this together myself after seeing people actually disagreed about this. Eli is guy montag several years later after the events of the book. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. The girl sees eli s book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. Jan 15, 2010 the book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. The hijack leader pushes eli around, wanting to rob him. Jan 16, 2010 solara wants to travel the journey that eli is on, so against his wishes, she follows him. Provided to youtube by reprise the journey atticus ross the book of eli original motion picture soundtrack. The bikers kill the man, assault the woman and steal all of their books. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. 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.
Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish. What the hell was the theme of the movie book of eli. Did the postapocalyptic, religiously themed multiplexfiller deliver you into appreciative satisfaction or leave you doubting your. The book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis unwavering faith as he honors god with his life and follows gods will no matter how hard the journey may be. The movie the book of eli is a powerful allegory of the wilderness journey of lent for those blind to the world, seeking a vision through the holy. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. 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. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The book of eli by a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do.
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 kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. Eli has in his possession the last surviving bible in the world, and he is on a mission he. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Aug 21, 2012 in this new edition of the journey, we are again reminded that any healing journey is a journey of love. She asks him for help, but eli calls out to the thugs hiding nearby, saying he can smell them. In the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. Aug 04, 2009 in the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the knowledge. 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.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Books like the city of ember and the road, while they may acknowledge a dim sense of spirituality or hope, generally steer clear of explicit christian references. Solara wants to travel the journey that eli is on, so against his wishes, she follows him. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only. Eli takes nothing for granted as he is guided through a series of events and opportunities for learning what ought to be everyones purpose in life living the commandments as they were meant to be lived by. 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. Carnegie has sent out his minions on motorcycles to bring him books. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers.
Books similar to the legend of eli monpress the legend of. Her forced description of that, however, alerts carnegie that eli possesses the book he so covets, the bible, but the traveler wont part with it. It was one of a spat of post apocalyptic dramas with washed out color and characters who care more about surviving to the. This short looks at the films visual schemes and its characters, the quality of the actors, the films themes of faith, the design of crucial props, and more. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. 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. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. Y et another fable set in a postapocalyptic america, this ridiculous movie is a violent, religiose tale that comes over like a version of the road coscripted by the tv evangelist oral roberts. So i went out with my bf last friday to watch book of eli. Brandon, after nearly twenty years of working with many thousands of people, serves as a master guide on that journey and condenses the essence of it in this seminal book.
During the journey eli is entertained by atheists, a renowned psychoanalyst, and one of the greatest jokesters in history. 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. Eli continues his journey west and encounters a woman with a broken shopping cart. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of elis task. 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. In this new edition of the journey, we are again reminded that any healing journey is a journey of love. There is also an oral tradition of eli, which i have on good authority, and which has helped guide me in the writing of this book. The new testament chronicles the life and ministry of jesus, the growth and impact of the early church. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. V neprilis vzdalene budoucnosti, asi tricet let po konecne valce, prochazi pustinami kontinentu, ktery byval amerikou, osamely muz. 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, but who seriously blotted their. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf.