If u consider, that this movie is based on the bible, yes he was blind, because eli the priest was a real person and was blind too 1. Carnegie holds her blind mother hostage to bend her will in his favor. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. The director is acutely aware that gary oldmans character is much more interesting than eli, and the focus of the film substantially shifts for the better to what he wants the. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. He finds an abandoned house and searches it for anything that can be useful. And we learn that eli is blind and apparently has been for 30 years. He has published more than one hundred scholarly papers and has won the most prestigious early career awards in both social psychology and relationship science. A soldier had returned through the back gate and given the news of the battle to the people. Jan 14, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. In the movie the book of eli was eli blind the entire. I have so many theories to discuss because of this twist, a twist i.
The book of eli movie plot holes and funny quotes reimagined. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting elis canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in. Redridge fired one shot at eli with his pistol and by the sounds of it, completely missed. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the movie eli was blind or at least partially blind. I disagree, there was no revealing that eli was blindif he was then. Taken inside, eli is revealed to be blind, and dictates the new king james. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Eli walks through the abandoned road in a postapocalyptic 2043. Finkel is a professor of psychology and of management and organizations at the kellogg school of management at northwestern university and the director of the relationships and motivation lab. Throughout the movie, eli shot animal s for food including a flying bird with a bow, and defended. His admission to their colony is his possession of the last king james bible in his head. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros.
There were other types of colors, but seems like the white linen was the one worn in the book of samuel, because a mother made it for her son, samuel. Elis last film credit was a bollywood film called zero, with one of the biggest stars of bollywood, shah rukh khan along with anushka sharma and katrina kaif. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. Davy jones alone is an achievement in technical cinema. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. 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. No clever defying of expectations there, despite the twists that. 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. A handsome, expensive production from joel silver and alcon entertainment, which is coming off its biggest hit to date with the blind side, the. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. 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.
You know, you say youve been walking for thirty years, right. Mar 28, 2011 the book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips duration. Recommendations choice awards genres giveaways new releases lists. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. Unfortunately, the book of eli then degenerated into a pile of horse shit, since as i guessed without knowing anything about the film the literal book in question is a bible the metaphorical book is probably an unseen extra bit of the bible detailing the events of the film. He has also starred in a one direction music video with louis tomlinson, harry styles, zayn malik, liam payne, niall horan and danny devito. But carnegie gary oldman, the powerhungry dictator of a decrepit survivors colony, is also interested in elis book for very different reasons. Elis been blind all along and he has memorized the bible. As postapocalyptic movie fiction goes, the book of eli is not a crowdpleaser like the mad max series nor silly like any of the planet of the apes films. Released by reprise in 2010 523107 containing music from the book of eli 2010.
In the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. It seems as though the apocalypse is on every filmmakers mind considering all of the releases of 2009, including the road, 2012, and shane ackers 9, as well as three in the first month of january alone that all deal with the vast subject matter of the end of human civilization. Eli protects this book at all costs, meeting obstacles along his journey ranging. He s just going from point a to point b, and plowing through obstacles. At this point eli turned around and a shootout with carnegies men ensued. He is taking the book to a place where it will be safe where its message can be finally be shared with the world. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent.
Its gotta be denzel washington, hes been in movies since the late 80searly 90s and his last role i believe was the book of eli. The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the. Was eli from the movie the book of eli major spoiler. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best actor. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. 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. At this point, he knows he s dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. He restores my soul he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil for thou art with me. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. He tries to fill his canteen with water, but the taps dont work. The book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips duration. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations.
The second shot, he took his time, gripped his pistol properly, aimed, fired and if you notice he hit eli in his backpack. Its one of those books you can just read into and enjoy parts a lot of people say that sarah dessen uses the same plot, the same idea of a teenage girl meeting a boy, who changes her life, with who she hangs out more and more and then there is a conflict a lot of time happening because of her old life. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. If he could see, the whole movie would be exactly the same. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. While some are forceful and others are just plain ridiculous and lack foresight, it seems as though the hughes.
Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. May 15, 2010 unfortunately, the book of eli then degenerated into a pile of horse shit, since as i guessed without knowing anything about the film the literal book in question is a bible the metaphorical book is probably an unseen extra bit of the bible detailing the events of the film. 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. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. The book of eli is a perfect example of having a twist. Eli replies pay for what, since he cant see all the visual clues that solara is giving him. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. Here are some points in favor of eli possessing sight. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was.
For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. The title unstoppable carries particular irony because the project was delayed several times by what insiders have said were. The whole point though is eli has memorized it so having the book is pointless anyways. He has also starred in a one direction music video with louis tomlinson, harry styles. Eli protects this book at all costs, meeting obstacles along his journey ranging from cannibalistic hijackers to motorcycleriding bandits. 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. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting eli s canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in.
Most likely, redridge is giving solara a chance to escape carnegies regime. Book of eli star denzel washington, at an actionmovie. 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 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. Jan, 2010 washington and the hughes brothers do a good job of establishing this man and his world, and at first, the book of eli seems destined to be solemn. If eli did have a mission from god, then he was protected, as he told the girl when they were in the house with the old people and getting shot at. But then eli arrives at a western town ruled by carnegie gary oldman, who, like all the local overloads in westerns and gangster movies, sits behind a big desk flanked by a tall bald guy and. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli.
Thank you for your protection and your many signs along the way. He is thrown into another world after a car accident. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of ascension press bestselling amazing grace series. 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.
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. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. When hannah came to shiloh to pray for a son, eli initially accused her of drunkenness, but when she protested her innocence, eli wished her well.
Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. The book of eli soundtrack from 2010, composed by atticus ross. If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. Before dying, he recites the bible word for word so it can be printed again. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen.
The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. Eli, who was nearly blind, was sitting at the front gate to hear the returning soldiers return was unaware of the event until he asked about all the commotion in the city. Second i figured knowing the twist id be able to pick up on some hints throughout the movie that he was blind. The book of eli, with its enterprising journeyman and marauding cannibals, at least initially looks like a futuristic samurai western featuring a hero with quasisupernatural or, as he. The book of eli harry potter, perfect, people christianity. Jan 01, 2000 this book by bill myers, eli follows the story of a tv journalist named conrad davis. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. James ford rhodes may 1, 1848 january 22, 1927, was an american industrialist and historian born in cleveland, ohio. Jan 16, 2020 elis last film credit was a bollywood film called zero, with one of the biggest stars of bollywood, shah rukh khan along with anushka sharma and katrina kaif. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a.
And for keeping me resolute when all around seemed lost. 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. Its in braille, and carnegies abused mistress refuses to read it to him. Eli is a wanderer, but the film does not center on his life. He is thrown into a world where jesus christ was not born 2,000 years ago, but born in todays society. Mar 19, 2010 get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. 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. The book of eli is a perfect example of having a twist just. There is a reason why the movie is called book of eli and not book of whoever. 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. When the last copy of a book becomes a coveted prize for literature nerds and.
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