But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Washington s character is called eli, although i dont think he ever actually says that. 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. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Is denzel washingtons character in the book of eli blind.
It was in the postapocalyptic film the book of eli 2010, however, where the bible makes more than the occasional cameo. Eli is the name of a student who we never meet or know. 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. But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible. Thats how he could read braille, and had a braille bible. In it, washington plays eli a blind man whose name pays homage to the priest and judge from 1 samuel whose job is to protect the only remaining copy of the king james version bible 30 years after a devastating global war. Yet what separates this film from the i am legends, the waterworlds or the many other postapocalyptic films is what washington s character is protecting the last bible on earth.
Actionpacked theatrical trailer for denzel washingtons the book of eli. 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. Abp the bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington that opens in theaters jan. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Denzel washington pictures and photos although a mediocre movie, imho, i thought the book of eli gave some good opportunities to discuss the bible with nonchristian friends. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who. Movies and the bible if youre a movie fan, then this. The acting is adequate throughout, but not dazzling. 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 washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. Ever since, through a postapocalyptic america, he has made his way west, walking alone and honing his survival skills.
Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia jennifer beals to send her daughter. 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. And yes it is christian, take a look at the world now. He is able to find the pawn shop in the first place, even though hes never been there. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia jennifer beals to send her. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. Denzel washington in the book of eli 2010 denzel washington at an event for the book of. Sports a thick beard and is one of carnieges more notable and resilient henchmen know when to fold em. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene.
The whole movie leading up to that point had eli reciting scripture, and you knew he was a man of the bible, a man of faith. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. 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. 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. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Denzel washington at an event for the book of eli 2010 denzel washington in. This movie has nothing to do with the biblical character, eli. 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. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. 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. If you know about the bible, there is an eli that was blind since the movie is semibiblical. 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. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds.
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. While the apostle paul is talking about a christians confident trust in gods promises, the book of eli s point that the titular character is literally blind, carrying a braille bible is how the film hammers home the unquestionable providence at work in our heros journey. 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. Washington s eli and oldmans carnegie vying for control of it. Theological movie month part two the book of eli the. If he is blind how do you explain the accurate shots with the arrow. 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, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to.
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. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. The book of eli film reps a weirdly intriguing mix of previous post. Is the movie fallen the closest thing denzel washington has ever come to. Just because the bible is written in braille doesnt mean he is blind. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Is behind the wheel of carneiges truck during his pursuit of eli badass beard beard of evil. Movie moments the book of eli 2010 the final prayer denzel washington mila kunis no is assumed nor infringement intended. Denzel washington the book of eli the final prayer. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Why even bother with the bible that puts someone or something else above him as the ultimate dealer of life and death. 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. Denzel washingtons bigger grossers, although if warner bros.
To the plus side, denzels character kicks butt, and has some great decapitation moves. If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washington s fictional character eli carried, that book is a braille publication of the king james version of the bible. 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. I cant front, im not the hugest fan of the hughes brothers book of eli, but theres no way in postapocalyptic wasteland that wed omit the denzel washingtons brusquely brazen and. World braille day and the book of eli museum of the bible. If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washingtons fictional character eli carried, that book is a braille publication of the king james version of the bible. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary. At first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent postapocalyptic film from hollywood. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli.
Interview with denzel washington, mila kunis, and gary oldman. 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 washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Washingtons titular character wanders laconically through a warravaged earth. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. 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. The plot revolves around denzel washingtons enigmatic character, whom we later come to know as eli. Washington, a twotime academy award winner widely known in hollywood for his christian beliefs, portrays a lone warrior making his way across a desolate american landscape defending the worlds last remaining copy of. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test.
With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. First of all if you knew your bible you would know that eli is an actual character in the bible who was blind. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several. Watched the movie the book of eli again last night. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman.
Denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. In the book of eli, denzel washington portrays a man, in a postapocalyptic world attempting to make his way across america in an attempt to keep the last remaining copy of the bible out of the wrong hands. Eli has spent thirty years walking westward because a voice spoke to him and commanded him to take a certain, leatherbound book to a place in. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to. Denzel washington plays the warrior monklike eli, who balances blade against bible.