Washington plays a survivor who must fend off gangs and a brutal tyrant in this desolate wasteland. In the book of eli, the fight sequences performed by mr washington combined marital arts techniques from silat and eskrima which are weapon and barehanded styles from indonesia and the phillipines. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. Honestly, i dont know how many, but the book of eli fits that mold, just set in a sunbleached dystopia with denzel washington as the wandering hero who carries a rare bible across the land. Carnegies stiefdochter solara mila kunis vertelt eli over haar stiefvaders. 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 following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. A lone warrior, eli denzel washington, walks in a postapocalyptic wasteland that was once america. He walks the earth, heading west, with the last known copy of the bible in his backpack. I highly recommend the book of eli, starring denzel washington no, it is not technically a christian movie by any means but the bible and god play a major role in the movie. Hughes brothers resurrect film directing career with book of eli after seven year absence. Hey guys, what knife is denzel washington slicing people up with in the book of eli. Jul 23, 2009 just in case youve been hankering for another last man on earth movie, here comes denzel washington in the book of eli.
The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. Denzel washington biography and filmography denzel. 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. The book of eli hairless cat approaching dead mans foot in forest. Jan, 2010 heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson. Jan 31, 2010 denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. 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. 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. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli.
The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Home bible my thoughts on the book of eli my thoughts on the book of eli. 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. 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. I remember my youngest daughter waiting in line for hours and hours to be the first in to see avatar when it came out.
At this point eli turned around and a shootout with carnegies men ensued. When eli refuses to give up the book, carnegie orders him killed. This product can expose you to some chemicals, which is known to the state of california to cause for more information, go to. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. 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. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. 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. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. He made his feature film debut in the comedy a carbon copy 1981 and was cast on. Denzel washington braves a new world in the book of eli.
Denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a. The first official trailer has been released for the thriller by. Which fighting style was used in the book of eli movie. Behindthescenes look denzel washingtons the book of eli.
It isnt stated but its implied he died from his gunshot wound. Its about what youve done with those accomplishments. Denzel washington, born december 28, 1954, mount vernon, new york, u. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller.
We hear a baby crying in the background and redridge lifts his pistol to make a third shot, but then slightly tilts his head and doesnt fire. Thirty years from now the world is a barren, desolate wasteland filled with the charred remains of a civilization that destroyed itself through war. Its about who youve lifted up, who youve made better. Safe house is washington s second highest grossing film in his career and it seems there was talk of making a prequel. He was shot in the gut and if he didnt receive proper medical care, he would have died slowly, but definitely would have died eventually.
In the book of eli, after eli denzel washington has shot most of carnegies gary oldman henchmen and redridge ray stevenson has already missed killing him twice, eli and redridge are facing each other in the street. 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. Book of eli dvd staring denzel washington, mila kunas and gary oldman that will captivate you from the very first scene. In a postapocalyptic world, a man named eli denzel washington is on a quest, heading west with a book that others seem to want to steal or destroy. Though in the vein of recent films like 2012, a blockbuster about the end of the world as predicted by the mayan calendar, evangelical movie buffs are touting the book of eli as a rare major studio release where the protagonist is unabashedly a christian. List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. At the end of the day, its not about what you have or even what youve accomplished. I have never been the kind of a person who will stand in line 4 hours to see a movie.
The second shot, he took his time, gripped his pistol properly, aimed, fired and if you notice he hit eli in his backpack. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. His father was a preacher at the pentecostal church of god in christ and also worked for the nys water department, while his mother a harlembred former gospel singer owned and operated a local beauty parlor. Jan 17, 2010 whats the song denzel washington listens to on his ipod in the movie book of eli. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod, and. Denzel washington, gary oldman, chris browning directed by. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr.
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. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best rolling. 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. Feb 21, 2010 after a break from the business for several years, they returned with the riveting motion picture the book of eli starring award winning actor denzel washington. The book of eli is an interesting but exhausting film with few humorous moments. He discusses why he became a producer of the film, getting in shape for the role, weapons and.
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. Eli grant is a fictional character from the longrunning nbc daytime soap opera days of our lives. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. It certainly doesnt serve denzel washington, in a role unlike any he has played that nevertheless.
The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod. Denzel washington pictures and photos denzel is beautiful. Sep 21, 2018 denzel washington braves a new world in the book of eli. The denzel washington method for success and faith happy. Computer animation was used to show the cat being killed.
Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. Again, you can do all the samurai references with loan wolf and as you said theres kind of a classic mythic master and apprentice relationship going on through the film. He heads west on a mission he does not fully understand but knows he must complete. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. Carnegie becomes interested in eli when he learns the man is carrying a book that may hold the key to mankinds survival. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord set on possessing the book. They talk about why denzel is one of the few actors who can carry a movie by himself. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. Whats inexplicable is some of the movies he has chosen to be in.
The book of eli boasts an impressive supporting cast including mila kunis, michael gambon dumbledore from harry potter, ray stevenson punisher. Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before. Well, it was a difficult one because she really is the key relationship to eli. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. 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. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. Oldman will play the films villain, a despot of a small and pathetic town, whos determined to get a hold of elis book, a book that may save mankind. What makes the book of eli so unusual is that it seems to be at once a gritty, violent actioner and a faithbased film, combining two genres that would. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli.
I felt inspired by this movie and my faith was strengthened. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Genre grandeur the book of eli 2010 rhyme and reason. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many.
In a previous teaser poster, eli was portrayed with a samurai sword. Actionpacked theatrical trailer for denzel washingtons the book of eli. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Denzel washington explains why the equalizer 2 is his. 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. Denzel washington has won oscars for his movie performances, but which is his best. Denzel washington carries book of eli film school rejects.
The book of eli the book of eli denzel washington coat. Denzel washington first studied journalism at fordham university but then discovered an interest in acting. I laughed out loud when carnegies goons dumped a sack of. Als eli aankomt in het vervallen californie wekt hij met zijn. Straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington silver with 5 holes, metal sword with a serrated outside and smooth inside. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to.
Denzel washington does mention two films where the topic at least came up. The hurricane my favorite denzel movie was raised in a pentecostal home. Denzel washington books list of books by author denzel. Coupled fine performances by denzel washington, mila kunis and gary oldman, we see the best of both worlds here. Throughout his career he has been regularly praised by critics, and his consistent success at the box office helped to dispel the perception that african american actors could not draw mainstream white audiences. God has informed him to proceed to a place where the word can take root in this new world, and woe be to anyone who gets in his way. Jan 11, 2010 denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a wanderer in a nuclear warravaged america who leans on his bible for guidance, and the actor says if he was in that situation. Search, discover and share your favorite the book of eli gifs. Redridge fired one shot at eli with his pistol and by the sounds of it, completely missed.
I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. Hes been married since 1983, they have four successful children, and he reads the bible everyday book of eli style. After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Vernon, ny, a predominantly africanamerican suburb just north of manhattan. Eli must keep moving to fulfill his destiny and bring help to a ravaged humanity. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Interview with denzel washington for the book of eli youtube. Biography for denzel washington turner classic movies. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. His dad was a preacher and while he felt some rebellion as a teenager hes thankful for his fathers presence and influence. Behindthescenes look denzel washingtons the book of eli jordan raup march 18, 2009 entertainment tonight has put up a video from the set of the hughes brothers the book of eli starring denzel washington and gary oldman. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by.
To date, the script has not been released in novel form for the public market in hard cover or paper back. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Eli denzel washington is wearing oakley inmate in the book of eli by capitoni iconic sunglasses illustrator capitoni has created a series of cartoon images that pay tribute to the iconic sunglasses featured in famous hollywood films. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Eli played by denzel washington was attempting to get a book to a certain location.
According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. On denzel washingtons enduring stardom the fences actor might collect his third oscar this year, an achievement only attained by a handful of hollywoods biggest icons.
Presented by the golden closet, your premier source for iconic screen used movie wardrobe, props, and music entertainment memorabilia. Oct 03, 2006 in his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. It was never my dream to be famous, says this mount vernon, new york. Created by head writers dena higley and ryan quan, the role was originated by actor lamon archey in 2017.
Prop backpack, ipod, and switchblade used by eli denzel washington in the film, the book of eli. As seen in the new action thriller, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington screen worn stunt, blood stained, green hooded coat, no size bloody with a hole, brown red head longsleeve crewneck thermal, size 2xlt bloody with a hole, cream hanes tshirt, size xl blood stained brown carhartt pants, no size and black. Whats the song denzel washington listens to on his ipod in. Stars of eli denzel washington the book of eli star denzel washington spoke with cbr news about his new film, developing the character of eli, some of the movies deeper themes, learning how to fight with a sword and more. The book of eli, a 2010 film, was made from a script by gary whitta. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics as they tell their lifechanging stories of mentorship. The book of eli, starring denzel washington, hits theaters jan. I highly recommend the book of eli, starring denzel washington. But this weekend, james camerons titanic bluehued blockbuster had a bit just a bit of competition from denzel washington s the book of eli, which slid into the no.
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