Back in town, carnegie tries to open the bible but realizes that he didnt take eli s key to the book flap. 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. This movie is longawaited proof that the pagans of the pacific are capable. The book of eli r action, adventure, drama movie 2010 denzel washington is a mysterious drifter who holds the last hope for mankinda biblein a desolate future. Jan 11, 2010 this is a story about a man named eli, whos been sent a message, who hears voices from god that told him to take this book, the bible, across the country and to deliver it out west, washington says in a movie trailer posted on, which provides movie clips for churches and ministries to use in their teachings.
The biblewhat it is and what it sayslies at the heart of this cinematic book. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. The book of eli is about to celebrate its ten year anniversary on january 11, 2020. For one, it portrays the message that the bible is powerful and that we should allow god to direct our lives. The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with. Jan 15, 2010 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. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be.
As far as biblical symbolism, theres some standard connections between eli in the movie and eli in the bible. 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. Unable to read the bible in braille, carnegie gary oldman begs claudia jennifer beals to help him. Indeed, its something of a sunday sermon wrapped in a mad max adventure. For instance, to protect themselves from the harsh sunlight, all the characters wear sunglasses or goggles, but rather than rendering them impersonal or distant, they only ramp up the movie s cool factor. 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. Lombardi tells eli that they have been missing a copy of the bible, so eli tells him to get a lot of paper and pen. Threatening to kill solara, carnegie forces eli to surrender the bible before shooting him and leaving him for dead, departing with his caravan. At first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent. Just a title of movie, which just shows the chronicles of eli. Its the first movie the hughes brothers albert and allen have. It is funny that one of the last shots shows the printed bible being put on a shelf among important books of other religions, trying to show that the film possesses.
Eli, on the other hand, saw the book as the key to the restoration of society. At the end of the movie, we find out he is blindlike the biblical eliand that the book hes been carrying around throughout the film is the bible. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the.
The book of eli 2010 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Being a loner, eli prefers to go his own way, but he may not have a choice. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. The importance of the bible in the book of eli, a film by albert and. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are. Jan 14, 2010 in spite of the r rating for violence and language, i did like this movie. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Denzel washington is a mysterious drifter who holds the last hope for mankinda bible. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect that sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller from filmmaking duo albert and allen hughes from hell and dead presidents. If you have yet to see this awesome flick, then i hope this article encourages you to finally watch this rrated christian movie about what would happen if the world was devoid of the bible watch the original trailer here. This film encompasses all the themes including beauty.
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. Denzel washington in the book of eli 2010 denzel washington at an event for the. 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 denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. The book of eli bts apocalyptic san francisco 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli. I have been waiting for part 2 of the book of eli movie ever since and i dont know. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. Aug 26, 20 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. This movie made me read the bible all day im so inspired. 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. 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. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register.
Its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very important book. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. I also think that the book of eli will not be preaching to the choir. Back in town, carnegie tries to open the bible but realizes that he didnt take elis key to the book flap. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. The book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. And for keeping me resolute when all around seemed lost. A video compilation of clips from the movie with information about the bible. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. The book of eli video compilation from movie bible youtube. When hannah came to shiloh to pray for a son, eli initially accused her of drunkenness, but when she protested her innocence, eli wished her well. Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. 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.
This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. In spite of the r rating for violence and language, i did like this movie. Eli starts heading west again only to find solara following him. The villain wanted to harness the inherent power of the book for his own gain. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The bible has been distorted as propaganda for wars, monetary gain, and even genocide. Dear lord, thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. Given that the movie is intense and rated r for violence and language, it will attract a different crowd than the typical wholesome family films. When eli encounters a group of road bandits, behind them is a tunnel structure with a bold 14. Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not.
The book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. 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. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Through eli, comes the message that the bible is powerful and that one should allow god to direct our lives. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Start your free trial to watch the book of eli and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valle. He heard a voice in his head to carry the worlds last bible west, and. I put this together myself after seeing people actually disagreed about this. It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he. In trying to persuade eli to stay, as he can see the value of a man who can fight like him, he sends solara to his room and she discovers the book.
The book of eli is one of those postapocalyptic action movies that nimbly straddles the line between being dour and ridiculous. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel. For instance, to protect themselves from the harsh sunlight, all the characters wear sunglasses or goggles, but rather than rendering them impersonal or distant, they only ramp up the movies cool factor. It is funny that one of the last shots shows the printed bible being put on a shelf among important books of other religions, trying to show that the film. The world in book of eli while barren and hot, is also filled with brutal killers and savages, but there always appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. Similar to riddick, eli kills when he has to defend himself, and he can be and is ruthless as any other men, only because of. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. This movie deserves its r rating based on extreme amounts of violence and. The bible contain history of the past, from beginning to end, to put it simply.
Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many obstacles in my path. Therefore, he has seen and knows the power of religion and wanted to use it to minipulate the people for his personal gain. 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 is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for his part in samuels first prophecy. One crucial note about the story is that it teaches the importance of bible mem. Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. Similar to riddick, eli kills when he has to defend himself, and he can be and is ruthless as any other men, only because of that situation he is in. 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. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. 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.
While i was disappointed to see the end of the film momentarily stray from its powerful biblical message by subtly implying that the bible is equal. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth. The book of eli is not to far from a christian movie and in this film the bible plays a very important role. 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.
Jan 15, 2010 the book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. This gives the movie a much deeper meaning than just entertainment. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the. Carnegie finds out about the book and sends his henchman, redridge to get it but eli has already gone. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book in the bible, revelation. Jan 07, 2020 the book of eli is about to celebrate its ten year anniversary on january 11, 2020. God spoke to eli to find the book,bible, and transport it to a safe haven. Watch the book of eli streaming online hulu free trial.
He starts to recite the bible word for word, having memorized it over the last 30 years. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the movie eli was blind or at least partially blind. The book of eli is very compelling and aweinspiring, with excellent production standards as well as absorbing character portrayals by denzel washington and gary oldman. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. The book of eli is a stylish film that is reminiscent of i am legend and other postapocalyptic stories, though it carves out a niche for itself due to its strong characters and its central theme. Eli in the bible was a jewish priest living in the days of the judges and serving god at the tabernacle in shiloh, a city near the hill country of ephraim 1 samuel 1. This is a story about a man named eli, whos been sent a message, who hears voices from god that told him to take this book, the bible, across the country and to deliver it out west, washington says in a movie trailer posted on, which provides movie clips for churches and ministries to use in their teachings.
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