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Actionpacked theatrical trailer for denzel washingtons the book of eli. It s 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. Jul 03, 2010 after this, we see washingtons character, eli, carrying on into an abandoned house. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Also, the short vignettes about various people were so uplifting. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. At this point eli turned around and a shootout with carnegies men ensued. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel.

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. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. Seeing denzel washington play eli in the movie in a way brings the character more to life. 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. 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. There were many other men in massachusetts, in virginia, and in some of the other colonies, who could and did analyze minutely the colonists protest against taxation without representation, and the british rebuttal thereof. He has learned, apparently, to enjoy what he can out of this type of living.

Hey guys, what knife is denzel washington slicing people up with in the book of eli. Whats inexplicable is some of the movies he has chosen to be in. Denzel washington eli gary oldman carnegie mila kunis solara. Denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. I purchased this book before it was released from the publisher. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Eli is headed west, but on the way, he passes devastation and squalor, and occasionally he must mete out some devastation of his own with a sharp blade. It covers his impressive career as one of the great, if not the greatest, founders. He is on the constant lookout for food, and even more precious to him is water. George washington william roscoe thayer audiobook and. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli.

It finishes with a rather dramatic and tragic ending that i. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary oldman. 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. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. A selfassured solara returns to her sweet blind mother building an. This item comes directly from the set of the book of eli.

Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. When we were talking on set to gary oldman about his character, carnegie, he spoke a lot about how and why he. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Eli is a diegetic character whose mission is to take a copy of king james. The makers of the film have incorporated this into the character of denzel. Long before denzel washington was a big name in hollywood, he was a little guy in mount vernon, new york, and he recently caught up with a fan who has known him since way back then. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. In the midst of his journey, eli comes across a robber baron of sorts. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene.

Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Dec 09, 2016 long before denzel washington was a big name in hollywood, he was a little guy in mount vernon, new york, and he recently caught up with a fan who has known him since way back then. So yes in the end he does become blind, probably due to the exposure to harmful rays of the sun remember its post apocalyptic. It s got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. 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. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. In the first house eli holes up in, he looks at the mouse, he roots through his bag, while moving his head to see better into the bag. In the book of eli, denzel washington portrays a man, in a postapocalyptic world attempting to make his way across america in an attempt to keep the last remaining copy of the bible out of the wrong hands.

Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind.

Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. It did no favors to denzel washingtons acting career to star in this hughes brothers production. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel washington blind. 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.

Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Something more than a message between the lines 27 jul. The sunglasses and backpack eli used throughout the movie were oakley. While the apostle paul is talking about a christians confident trust in gods promises, the book of eli s point that the titular character is literally blind, carrying a braille bible is how the film hammers home the unquestionable providence at work in our heros journey. In a postapocalyptic america, one man fights to protect a sacred book that could hold the key to the. Denzel washington s apocalypse drama is out on dvd. Oct 03, 2006 i purchased this book before it was released from the publisher. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. Knife id needed denzel washington in book of eli discussion in general knife discussion started by maprik, jul 29, 2012. It provided insight into the character of denzel washington that you cannot get from watching him in the movies.

As an actor, producer and director, hes made his mark on the film industry, an industry that has recognized him with two academy awards best actor for training day and best supporting actor for glory, three oscar nominations, and 95 other awards and nominations. The story is decidedly christian, although the violence is extreme, hence the r rating. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. If he is blind how do you explain the accurate shots with the arrow. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. He looks out the window the next day, moving his eyes to and fro to take in the situation. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod, and. Mar 30, 2010 while the apostle paul is talking about a christians confident trust in gods promises, the book of eli s point that the titular character is literally blind, carrying a braille bible is how the film hammers home the unquestionable providence at work in our heros journey. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. 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. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. A lone man fights his way for survival across a postapocalyptic america. Eli played by denzel washington toured the united states for 30 years westward circling the wasteland.

You will understand why washingtons character goes to such. Something more than a message between the lines 27 jul i dont think its risky to say, if we confine ourselves to the most recent events, that the catholic church, the principle institution within the christian doctrine, is now living through one of the greatest crises it has experienced since its beginnings. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of eli article. The second shot, he took his time, gripped his pistol properly, aimed, fired and if you notice he hit eli in his backpack. 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. And not because the film is like an ashamed ostrich sticking its head in the sand. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. The book of eli is a wellacted movie with striking cinematography. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. It was a name tag and was attached to his backpack, not part of the book. I was not disappointed in any way when i received the book. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to seduce eli, but he rebuffs her. I am a massive fan of denzel washington and this film isnt like his normal roles with it being set in a post apocalyptic land with denzel making his way across a desolate wasteland protecting the book of eli.

Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. Yes denzel washington plays a blind man notice how he has to feel around on shelves when going through places notice feeling for shoes on the two dead corpses one in the car one in the house. Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs. Eli is blind and if so, he either trained himself to be able to travel, hunt, shoot, etc. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The book of eli denzel washington, gary oldman grading. The book of eli eli denzel washington knife original. It s not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. Denzel washington pictures and photos denzel is beautiful. This book gives a great sketch of washingtons life and social interactions.

With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. The book of eli eli denzel washington knife original movie prop. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. Denzel washington protects the integrity of the book of eli. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. The films advertising focuses on one believing, and it is narrowed down to your character eli.

The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. Redridge fired one shot at eli with his pistol and by the sounds of it, completely missed. New out this week in uk cinemas is the hughes brothers book of eli, a postapocalyptic tale in which a lone warrior, denzel washington fights his way across the wastelands of america in order to protect the sacred book of eli that holds the secrets to saving the future of humanity. These are denzel washingtons characters knife the book of eli eli denzel washington knife original movie prop. You will understand why washington s character goes to such extremes to protect the book at the end of the movie. I cannot approve of a manipulative and disturbing film like the book of eli. Like in the bible there was a priest named eli who was not born blind but later did become blind. Interview with denzel washington, mila kunis, and gary. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you.