Sep 21, 2014 after watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time. 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 closes his eyes every time he reads the bible in. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. He doesnt put on his sunglasses right away when walking outside, like everyone else does he even appears to be staring directly at the sun. Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about to eat, thank you for a roof over our heads on cold nights such as this, thank you for companionship in hard times like. 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. If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. 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 action and adventure films the guardian. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Scenes in which eli defends the book with his life are extremely convicting as a christian, and thoughtprovoking for nonbelievers. After looking around i saw that im not the only one who questions whether or not he is. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the.
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. In the book of eli was denzel washington blind the whole. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. If you look at the movie, sometimes i actually bumped into stuff and they used it.
The book of eli denzel washington gary oldman mila kunis 2010 a lone warrior denzel washington faces many dangers as he carries hope for humanitys redemption across a postapocalyptic wasteland. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. 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. 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. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either.
The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. In the wake of the passion of the christ, the expected deluge of bigbudget christian entertainments has never quite materialized, but the logline for the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eliabout a biblical warrior who protects the last known copy of the good booksuggests a late start. At the end, we see eli telling the librarian that he has the book, intercut with a scene of carnegie attempting to break into the one hes been given. 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. 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.
Hints to elis condition are shown throughout the movie. 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. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. 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. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there.
At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. The makers of the film have incorporated this into the character of denzel. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Remember, he asked solaris mother when she lost her sight she. The book of eli takes the form of an ultraviolent graphic novel, with washington as a steely man with no name type who cuts a righteous path through the gullets of sinners and savages. Just because the bible is written in braille doesnt mean he is blind. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. 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. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the end its the film that has really screwed the pooch. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel.
Early on, eli pretends to give up the book, only for it to turn out to be a book safe containing a live grenade. Eli has in his possession the last surviving bible in the world, and he is on a mission he. The film opens with a really riveting scene, slowly panning across a wooded area covered in ash, and with more ash still falling from the sky. 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. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. 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. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. In the book of eli was denzel washington blind the whole time. 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. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Think a live action adaptation of the fist of the north star mangaanime with a race. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf.
Hints to eli s condition are shown throughout the movie. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. After watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time. 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. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. The book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. Search, discover and share your favorite the book of eli gifs. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. 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. But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Like in the bible there was a priest named eli who was not born blind but later did become blind. The book of eli stars denzel washington as a lone wanderer, making his away across a postnuclear holocaust america, scavenging and scraping to survive and well adept at it. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. A lone man fights his way for survival across a postapocalyptic america. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances.
Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Thats how he could read braille, and had a braille bible. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. The book of eli 2010 thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for humanitys. So i compiled a few of the theories on eli and his condition. A 2010 postapocalyptic film starring denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis directed by the hughes brothers. Taken inside, eli is revealed to be blind, and dictates the new king james version of the bible from memory to.
Working from a script by gary whitta, the hughes brothers, albert and allen, have made a stark. Eli tells the guards that he has a copy of the bible. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Yes he was blind at a certain point in his life and he was a. Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. 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. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. 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.
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 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. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. Realizing eli is a literate man like himself, carnegie forces him to stay the night under guard.
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