After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to seduce eli, but he rebuffs her. 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. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. Bishop barron comments on the death of billy graham duration. Mar 28, 2011 the book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips duration. Bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers. The book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips duration. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. The book of eli 2010 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 repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. 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. 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.
Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. In the movie the book of eli was eli blind the entire. The story has denzel washington playing a mysterious wanderer named eli, walking the country for many years on a path to the west. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is.
According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. There was a dead man hanging that dropped as he entered. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. The gospel according to the book of eli popmatters.
Feb 11, 2010 bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers. Eli was blind before the war and after finding the bible and hearing gods voice he regained his sight until his task was completed finding a safe place for the bible this is why he did things a blind man would do and could read braille and also why is eyes were normal at the start of the film and clouded and the end. This would explain why eli never traveled at night and was not totally blinded by a nuclear flash, if he was completely blind night would give him a much larger. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. 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. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. Unable to read the bible in braille, carnegie gary oldman begs claudia jennifer beals to help him. He can see that the pawn shop owner hasnt detached the battery leads. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. 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. 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. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. 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. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. Eli closes his eyes every time he reads the bible in order to more focus his sense of touch and cut off the visual stimuli.
Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. 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. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. The book of eli was written by gary whitta, his first feature to be produced, drawing from and reveling in parallels to a very specific body of text.
Establishing its storytelling rules clearly and well, the film simply is. Eli and solara are surrounded and dragged out of the house. 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. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Garys henchmen try to kill denzel to get his book, but the bullets mysteriously miss him. Redridge recovers the book, with a locked flap, and gives it to carnegie, who releases solara.
Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. 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. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children.
Jun 26, 2018 despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. Eli walks on through the wreckage, serene in dark glasses like a saintly hobo all four horsemen of the apocalypse in one. Jan 19, 2010 the gospel according to the book of eli. The book of eli is a dark fable set in postapocalyptic america, starring denzel washington as a lone, holy warrior protecting the last extant copy of the bible. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america.
Eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. 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. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. A soldier had returned through the back gate and given the news of the battle to the people. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list.
The book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. 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. Her forced description of that, however, alerts carnegie that eli possesses the book he so. Svaki mjesec posjeti nas vise od 4 500 000 surfera. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. The book of eli is kind of like watching the book of mormon filmed and rewritten as a futuristic action movie, except with fewer hot bitches. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been. 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. 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 of the nomad eli. Eli is partially blind and been memorizing a braille bible for the last 30 years, his word is safe. If only i could somehow force my blind wife to read it for me, just like ive.
The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. The suns rays make people blind and many have turned to cannibalism. Carnegie threatens to kill solara, to the dismay of redridge. I didnt have plans to go see the book of eli, even though the trailer made it look like fallout 3. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account.
Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen and albert hughes postapocalyptic thriller about a laconic hero denzel washington who. If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. 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. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Just because the bible is written in braille doesnt mean he is blind.
Jan 31, 2010 denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. On book of eli, the main antagonist believes he could dominate other cities and people with a certain book, and has some sort of devotion for them, just as someone that would hoard books on fahrenheit 451. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. He was practically feeling his way around using his other senses. When he was hunting for food in the very beginning and he shot that stray cat.
The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. 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. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves.
The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. 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. For some reason, no one tries getting closer to shoot him. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of. Eli, who was nearly blind, was sitting at the front gate to hear the returning soldiers return was unaware of the event until he asked about all the commotion in the city. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality scale. Here, let me give you indisputable proof that i have it so you can thoughtlessly blab it to gary, since youre a clueless twit. It was one of a spat of post apocalyptic dramas with washed out color and characters who care more about surviving to the end of the day than dental hygiene. A road warrior of a different sort, the title character played by denzel washington in the book of eli spends much of the story traveling by foot across an eerie landscape, a long and quick. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. That background might render the book of eli controversial for some religious literalists. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel.
Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. Jan 15, 2010 a road warrior of a different sort, the title character played by denzel washington in the book of eli spends much of the story traveling by foot across an eerie landscape, a long and quick. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Now by the time of the movie, books are extremely rare and eli has the last copy of the bible, that happens to be written on braille. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away.
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