Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. The oakley brand backpack is a heavily distressed with leather ties and the bottom stitched on. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. 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 goal is to show the construction of identity in a world destroyed. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. The book of eli is a stylized, ampedup postapocalyptic action film riding on the dusty shoulders of denzel washington the road with swordfights. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by.
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. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. That and a quiet denzel washington wielding a sword sets up the book of eli, yet another postapocalyptic thriller set in the future or lack thereof. 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. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book.
The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers. 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. 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. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. Jan 16, 2010 starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis and jennifer beales, the book of eli is an actionthriller that will have moviegoers wondering why they spent their hardearned money on yet another postapocalyptic fantasywe are first introduced to washington s character, eli, who is referred to as walker because hes been walking the. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Book of eli star denzel washington, at an actionmovie. Exact same model and color featured in movie book of eli.
Everybody loves denzel washington, including me, but im not 100% sure why. 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. The bad guy character in the movie named carnegie classic played by gary oldman was a book collector of sorts who pursued eli until the bitter end. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in.
In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washington s portrayal. The book of eli, the 2010 denzel washington vehicle that introduced us to what must be the most badass blind man in movie history, was also a movie, unlikely. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. 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 title unstoppable carries particular irony because the project was delayed several times by what insiders have said were. 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. 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 book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod, and. The book of eli is the hughes brothersa follow up film to from. Eli was blind, if you didnt understand at the end of the movie, there may have been some parts that didnt make that clear. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to.
Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. The book of eli is an interesting but exhausting film with few humorous moments. The book of eli and the identity in a world of scarcity and devastation. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Denzel washington is eli, who keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into a savage wastelandand into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord gary oldman. Direct from the set of the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack with two front straps. 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. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Their next work, uncensored videos was broadcast on. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. A survivor of an ecological catastrophe 30 years prior, eli armed with his. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. 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. For sale oakley panel pack backpack sheet metal book of eli. The book of eli dvd arapahoe libraries bibliocommons. It starts with a lone traveler denzel washington arriving at a new town only to find out it is being. For some reason, evil gary oldman hammy it up enjoyably wants the book.
Eli trudges across the landscape with a bible in his backpack. 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. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. Eli denzel washington, one of humanitys survivors, is heeding the word of the lord to protect the worlds only remaining bible and bring its. Jan 07, 2020 denzel washington is eli, who keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into a savage wastelandand into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord gary oldman set on possessing the book. Pictures shows denzel washington center as eli in alcon entertainmentis action adventure film the book of eli, a warner bros. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power. Denzel washington verkorperte seine rolle wie gewohnt souveran, obwohl er. Denzel washington stars as the most righteous killer since travis bickle, a bible in one hand and a blade in the other, in this sombretoned. Backpack in sand color, as seen in the book of eli, worn by denzel washington.
Feb 11, 2010 bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers. Did denzil washington play a blind man in book of eli. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. 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 denzel washington backpack movie props. The book of eli denzel washington interview duration. Eli s coming in the hughes brothers postapocalyptic thriller the book of eli, starring denzel washington. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. I laughed out loud when carnegies goons dumped a sack of. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider.
Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Playing the solitary title character, denzel washington carries the book of eli, both literally and figuratively. Denzel washington, whose the book of eli opens this weekend to what will likely be strong box office, has worked with tony scott on four previous movies and recently wrapped their fifth, a train thriller titled unstoppable with newly minted captain kirk chris pine.
If he kills them, eli says a little prayer afterward. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. 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. In english, dubbed french, or dubbed spanish, with optional english for the hearing impaired or french or spanish subtitles. This column contains spoilers for a film that is sufficiently recent to warrant them. 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. Their parents divorced when they were two years old, and they began making movies at age 12.
He just has it in his backpack and therefore it is his book. 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. The book of eli bts the look of eli 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd. If he is blind how do you explain the accurate shots with the arrow. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Denzel washington as a postapocalyptic badass in the book of eli headsup. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary oldman. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod. The story has denzel washington playing a mysterious wanderer named eli.
Eli washington walks alone in postapocalyptic america. The book of eli bluray disc redwood city public library. But the weird part for someone as popular as him is that hes not so big on playing likable heroes. The film wouldnt have even starred denzel washington if not for the prodding of one j. Denzel washington stars as the most righteous killer since travis bickle.
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. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Hes just so great at playing intelligent, strong, capable. Postapocalyptic drama the book of eli is certain to be the biggest new movie over the upcoming martin luther king day holiday weekend, grossing significantly more than literary adaptation the lovely bones and family film the spy next door. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. 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. They made their first short film, how to be a burglar shortly after freshman year. After the nuclear ash snowfall ended, there was very little left. Denzel washington plays the title character eli, not the book, a blind warrior in a bleak, brutal wasteland who has a rare copy of the bible. Denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli.
The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. 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. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. He also carries a gleaming silver knife and a shotgun, both of which hes. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. 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. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel washington plays a blind man who feels hes been called by god to carry the last remaining copy of the bible across the country.
Avatar will likely stay atop the box office once again this weekend, but denzel washington is looking like its first big challenger. Eli denzel washington, a mysterious, solitary man who carries the last remaining bible in his backpack. The book of eli dvd johnson county library bibliocommons. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was. Anm man kann es nur vermuten, dass eli in diesem film blind gewesen. 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. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington. The book of eli is a stylized, amped up postapocalyptic action film riding on the dusty shoulders of denzel washington the road with swordfights.
The book of eli stacks the deck in favor of good warrior eli, who only deploys his killing skills against those deserving punishment and turns down the temptations. Denzel washington plays eli, a loner who rambles across the postapocalyptic wasteland with an allimportant book in his backpack. An unwieldy mix of postapocalyptic action, western, wandering samurai film, and religious allegory. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. The cooling towers, in which eli denzel washington and solara mila kunis take refuge, are most likely the cooling towers of the former rancho seco nuclear power plant outside of sacramento, california, given the apparent travel time on foot and by vehicle before eli and solara reach the golden gate bridge, and carnegie gary oldman returns to his town.
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