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. 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. United states january 15, 2010 nationwide canada january 15, 2010. Directed by 2 writing credits 1 cast 62 produced by 14 music by 3 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production design by 1 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 makeup department 51. Theres a tacit understanding that this power can be abused carnegies selfish desire for the book gives voice to christianitys darker historical chapters, but were told, through eli, that the bible is inherently a good thing.
In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of. The book of eli official trailer in the event of the apocalypse, there will be a prevalence of machetes, cannibalism, and white guys in dreadlocks and goggles. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. The book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. 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. Denzel washington is eli, and the book he carries on his journey westwardor thereabouts for thirty yearsis desired by carnegie gary oldman, who has been searching for it for probably just as long. And what makes it so powerful, in large part, is that it is perfectly scored.
Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals. We enter into in a gritty world devoid of either protection from the elements of nature or a government. The electronic reverbs of guitar and piano echo throughout the soundtrack and give it an empty, desolate feel. 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. 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 elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. While surveys indicate book of eli is generating interest primarily among men, the lovely bones is being targeted exclusively at females, particularly teens and young women. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. Ive become increasingly convinced that denzel washington is the auteur of the films that he appears in. Stream watch the book of eli 2010 movie for free online part. The accountant 2016 the adjustment bureau 2011 the angry birds movie 2 2019 the art of racing in the rain 2019. If your girlfriend is a girl and youre a guy, your kid is destined to be some sort of half girlhalf guy abomination.
How hollywood begat yet another insult to christianity. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info. Grindhouse determinism and dogma meld into a spiritual and violent road trip in the book of eli.
Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book, they must first take his life. The girl sees eli s book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. Lady eli horse page with past performances, results, pedigree, photos and videos. 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 list was started on 17th january 2010 by anon. The premise of eli centers around the biblenot just as a book or an object of immense cultural value, but as a source of power. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. View profile view forum posts private message view started threads.
It was released in march 2011 as the fifth single of their career, and the first from their album life at best. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack deluxe version 2010 before the flood music from the motion picture. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. The book of eli takes us to a painful place a place where humanity loses its humanness. The book of eli is a fantastic movie, whether you are religious or not.
Crazy girl is a song recorded by the eli young band, an american country music group. The book of eli was released in 2010 on friday, january 15, 2010 in 3,111 theaters. 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. Watch the book of eli 2010 online the book of eli movie is released on 15 january 2010 in theater. Everything you need to know about the book of eli movie 2010. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia to send her daughter, solara, to at least convince eli to spend the night by sleeping with him. There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including the spy next door, 44 inch chest and the last station.
For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack by. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. The book of eli 2010 fullhd movie, the book of eli 2010 fullhd movie, the book of eli 2010 fullhd movie, the book of eli 2010 fullhd movie dvd quality. 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. Yes, to hear some people tell it, the machetewielding, steeltoed, grenadethrowing missionary denzel plays in the book of eli is allegedly a flagbearer for the christian right. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable. Thats not to say that he doesnt work with talented directors or that his co.
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