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. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. In book of eli, denzel washington proves that age is nothing but a number, as he deftly fights and kills his way to action hero status in a postapocalyptic world that will no doubt some big boxoffice numbers. 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. First off, theres really no question whatsoever that the book of eli is a samurai film.
Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Sports a thick beard and is one of carnieges more notable and resilient henchmen know when to fold em. Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth. 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. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. The brothers had last directed the 2001 film from hell. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. 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.
Denzel washington plays the warrior monklike eli, who balances blade against bible. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Subsequently, anthony peckham rewrote the script, and in september 2008 denzel washington won the. The book of eli deleted scene reading the bible 2010. 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. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Like when eli takes off his gloves to show the engineer his hands and says im not one of them. Oldman has form playing off kilter villains, but he manages to be both workmanlike and hammy. Actionpacked theatrical trailer for denzel washingtons the book of eli. The reason the cannibals hands shake is that they suffer from kuru disease a.
The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washingtons fictional character eli carried, that book is a braille. The soundtrack adds immensely to this feeling, using soft ambient chords and blasting actionscene drums when necessary. However, a lot of movie buffs and film students get started on this journey but never complete their project. Brothers give us a subtle, playful hint of the characters blindness. The book of eli the book of eli, opening january 15, is a wellmade science fiction actioner with good performances, genuine twists and thoughtful spiritual and philosophical themes that will stay with the viewer long after the film is over. Is denzel washingtons character in the book of eli blind. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic.
The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. The book of eli might also suffer over its uncanny resemblance to john hillcoats current release the road in that it follows a man heading westwards across america after an apocalyptic event. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. In the end, the book of eli feels more like a simplistic, post apocalyptic parable with singledimension characters who have no arc rather than a satisfying film. Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film. Gary whitta on book of eli genre screenwriter gary whitta geeked out with the wondercon crowd friday, relating his artistic struggle to bring the book of eli to the big screen, embarrassing moments with denzel washington, and more. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube.
Washingtons eli and oldmans carnegie vying for control of it. He is able to find the pawn shop in the first place, even though hes never been there. Battling his way across an earthly hell to preserve the word of heaven, the hero of the book of eli is a solemn figure. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. Oh yeah, and denzel washington actually manages to pull off the part of a wizened, old bad ass. 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. Denzel washingtons the book of eli releases a lot of. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel washington blind. Something more than a message between the lines 27 jul. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. The acting is adequate throughout, but not dazzling. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc. To the plus side, denzels character kicks butt, and has some great decapitation moves.
The actor projects a studied, scowling quiet for much of his new postarmageddon thriller the book of. Yet what separates this film from the i am legends, the waterworlds or the many other postapocalyptic films is what washingtons character is protecting the last bible on earth. The book is the king james bible, its the last one, and its protector is denzel washingtons eli, a man old enough to remember life during the before, before the last war some thirty years ago. Unless youre particularly observant its not outright apparent that hes blind when watching the first time until the very end of the movie when the camera zooms in and you can see his eyes are clouded. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. Eli closes his eyes every time he reads the bible in order to more focus his sense of touch and cut off the visual stimuli. Denzel portrays the title character of eli, a mysterious man who walks around around a destroyed world carrying a book he believes can save humanity. Is behind the wheel of carneiges truck during his pursuit of eli badass beard beard of evil. And not because the film is like an ashamed ostrich sticking its head in the sand. With the washedout landscape, deserted and decaying skyways, junked cars, rotting. The book of eli gives us yet another postapocalyptic end of the world saga. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer.
This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of eli article. For instance, to protect themselves from the harsh sunlight, all the characters wear sunglasses or goggles, but rather than rendering them impersonal or distant, they only ramp up the movies cool factor. Eli has several conversations with people while looking right at them. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. I cannot approve of a manipulative and disturbing film like the book of eli. Almost all of the clips expose denzel washingtons eli who is destined to deliver the knowledge that can bring civilization back from the brink of destruction and save the future of humanity.
What others are saying stream the book of eli 2010 online. If he is blind how do you explain the accurate shots with the arrow. 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. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. Denzel washington may hold over a million oscars and over a 100 prima functions. As he sees carnieges people rioting after most of his men are killed, he just warily sits back and doesnt try to stop them, due to seeing hes outnumbered. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washingtons fictional character eli carried, that book is a. 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. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. Denzel washington, have secretly resurrected my beloved blind. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance.
With the number of great postapocalyptic movies weve seen over the years, it never feels like the book of eli has that much more to offer storywise, except for its obvious western tropes. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, jennifer beals and mila kunis. Ever since, through a postapocalyptic america, he has made his way west, walking alone and honing his survival skills.
Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind. The colours work great and help give off the correct mood for the book of eli. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater, tshirt, pants, belt. 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. 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 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. 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 wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast.
Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. Overall the book of eli is an excellent film itself and an excellent spin on the postapocalyptic genre. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia.
It did no favors to denzel washingtons acting career to star in this hughes brothers production. Interview with denzel washington, mila kunis, and gary oldman. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Its almost like eli travels in the footsteps of viggo mortensen, who recently set down his own apocalyptic travelogue in the road. Find out where the book of eli is available to stream. For a guy whos just seen the end of the world, denzel washington is surprisingly upbeat. Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs.
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