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. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many. At first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent postapocalyptic film from hollywood. Starring denzel washington who is himself a strong christian as eli who is entrusted with safekeeping the last bible, this is his powerful prayer at the end of his life. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. 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 stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland. Apparently, the fascination with all things apocalyptic will continue in 2010, thanks to the book of eli, the third endoftheworld flick released in the past four months. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it to be christian. Jan 15, 2010 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. Dear lord, thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. 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. Gods word to gain ideological control over this wartorn society. The book of eli, which has a deliberately ugly bleached copper look, is like a videogame mashup of american and spaghetti westerns and japanese samurai flicks.
The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in 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. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards. Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. But beyond the bloody scenes and foul language, audiences will discover a compelling story filled with more biblical references and christian thought than any other major motion picture in recent years.
They say the war tore a hole in the sky,youve probably heard the stories. All of these theatrical elements come together to tell a refreshing story of unwavering faith and obedience to god. What was the final quote for denzel in the book of eli. As he nears the end of his travels, he meets a young girl, solara played by. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. 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. Thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel.
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 2010 elis final prayer scene 1010 movieclips. During one particularly scary episode, a ghost carves eli s name into a wardrobe door over and over. 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 has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged. The world is a scorched junkyard full of pockmarked and begoggled road warriors ready to rape, pillage and eat you. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. Watch the book of eli online stream full movie directv. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. We enter into in a gritty world devoid of either protection from the elements of nature or a government. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic, dystopian, neowestern and. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli.
Just one of millions of high quality products available. Some claim that god gave eli his sight until the very end of his journey. This will ensure that you can download the book of eli full movie quickly and watch within the next hour. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us.
He takes the opportunity to teach her how to pray and tell her about god. By the end of its opening fourday holiday weekend it grossed. Gary oldmans character finally gets the book, only to get pissed to find out he cant read it. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. In the 2010 film the book of eli, denzel washington stars as eli, a lone traveler wandering. Where the road is a thoughtful art film based on a pulitzer prizewinning novel, eli is more of a popcorn action. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of. 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. Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children. But when eli gets a different view of it, he realises the word isnt eli but 317. Throughout the story, eli prays, teaches others to pray, quotes scripture, and. No point being able to download the book of eli only to watch the flickering images or see it in poor resolution. But beyond the bloody scenes and foul language, audiences will discover a compelling story filled with more biblical references and christian thought than any other major motion picture in.
Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The ugly get uglier and humanity splits into the hunters and the hunted. Eli ending explained what the hell was netflixs eli. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. 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. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli takes us to a painful place a place where humanity loses its humanness. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a better future. 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 redemption. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. The movie the book of eli is a powerful allegory of the wilderness journey of lent.
The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. The event that, in the movie, caused a hole to be torn in the sky signifies an act of nature that could destroy the ozone layer exposing the earths surface to uvb and other radiation, an extinction level event. Dec 05, 2011 this is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. It started when he was lying on the couch at the end when he finished reciting the book. Instead of new years resolutions december 31, 2019. The book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips. 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. Im sure the ending to book of eli will raise a lot of issues and debate, so well be curious to hear your thoughts on it if youre posting comments here, assume that anyone in the.
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 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. I cant find it anywhere it was like his prayer in the very end. Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. Later, solara teaches her mother, claudia, how to pray as well. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli, which has a deliberately ugly bleached copper look, is like a videogame mashup of american and spaghetti westerns and japanese samurai flicks. He endures each solitary night and greets each morning with prayer and. Only one other man gary oldman understands the power of what eli carries, and he is determined to take it for himself. Last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as.
Sep 17, 2017 book of eli prayer ending the book of eli is a movie about the last bible on earth after an apocalypse. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. 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. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. Apparently, this is what the world looks like without god. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book.
The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of elis task. While i was disappointed to see the end of the film momentarily stray from its. Download the book of eli full movie download full movies. During one particularly scary episode, a ghost carves elis name into a wardrobe door over and over. 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. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Book of eli carnegie asks eli to stay night duration. He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valle. Though eli prefers peace, he will risk death to protect his precious cargo, for he must. When solara asks eli what the world was like before the war, he tells her about. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a. Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable.
The book of eli continues the string of apocalyptic tales. Jessica baxterin the new film by the hughes brothers from hell, its 30 years postapocalypse and things are hella not cool, you guys. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. Solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has. In a postapocalyptic america, one man fights to protect a sacred book that could hold the key to the survival of humankind. Eli and mila kunis continue on to the west, until they finally reach alcatraz prison. This is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three.
And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. 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. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. 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. The twist at the end of the movie is that you find out that eli is blind, and the bible he has is written in braille. This is the last prayer of eli in the movie book of eli, i kinda like it. The book of eli takes us to a painful place a place where humanity loses its humanness. Next, ensure that the movies are all of dvd quality. Eli says that when the war happened, the sun came down the light left the world. Jun 20, 2010 last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. Apparently, the fascination with all things apocalyptic will continue in 2010, thanks to the book of eli, the third end of the world flick released in the past four months. The war room cast and producers will reunite on may 8, one day after the national day of prayer, to host livestream a watch party.
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