He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. We here at cinapse have written extensively about the wandering blind swordsman who is unknown to most us filmgoers today, but who is perhaps one of cinemas all time greatest heroes. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. We also learn that he is blindand possibly has been blind or can see with some sort of divine intervention for the entire movie. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife. If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. Eli has been traveling for about thirty to thirty one years, during that time he has formed many survival skills most of which allow him to do things that would be near impossible for a man his age believed to be late forties to earlymid fifties. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Jan 21, 2010 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.
The organization in the end would have treated it similar if it was there only copy of the lord of the rings. They made their first short film, how to be a burglar shortly after freshman year. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. Positive elements its one thing to do good, star denzel washington told reuters. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Like in the bible there was a priest named eli who was not born blind but later did become blind. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel washington plays a blind man who feels hes been called by god to carry.
Screenwriter gary whitta is one of the main men responsible for elis audacity and talking to him for an hour and forty minutes was nothing short of a treat. Their parents divorced when they were two years old, and they began making movies at age 12. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia jennifer beals to send her daughter, solara mila kunis, to at least convince eli to spend the night by sleeping with him. And the book of eli makes viewers grapple with what that looks like. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Whats inexplicable is some of the movies he has chosen to be in. Eli strides down dusty roads like the instrument of an angry god. Sep 17, 2010 the book of eli, a 2010 film, was made from a script by gary whitta. In the bible, eli grew gradually more blind, from partial sight up to the stage of his.
The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. 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. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Jan 15, 2010 its one thing to do good, star denzel washington told reuters. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of eli article. 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. Yes, all the way at the end of the movie, it is revealed that not only is the book of eli a samurai film, but it is in fact a western, twistfilled zatoichi remake. Jennifer beals, best known for her main role in the 1983 film flashdance, has been last seen acting in the 2010 film the book of eli where she plays the role of the claudia, the blind mistress. It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he could complete his mission. 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. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Jan 15, 2010 the book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps.
Eli is blind and if so, he either trained himself to be able to travel, hunt, shoot, etc. Ill be honest with you, the book of eli panel at last summers san diego comiccon garnered little attention, despite having stars denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis in. 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. Actionpacked theatrical trailer for denzel washingtons the book of eli. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. To date, the script has not been released in novel form for the public market in hard cover or paper back. Its interesting that both cite mad max, a film which is not described as a neowestern in its article despite pegging many of themes and tropes listed above, certainly far more than the book of eli does. 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 scenes which may indicate that in the movie eli was blind or at least partially.
At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. 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. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. I am a massive fan of denzel washington and this film isnt like his normal roles with it being set in a post apocalyptic land with denzel making his way across a desolate wasteland protecting the book of eli. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. 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 2010 frequently asked questions imdb.
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. The book of eli believable except for this one small. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Jan 14, 2010 denzel washington a revelation in book of eli. The book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. Eli was blind the entire move, so yes divine intervention was the entire twist to the movie. A man of few words and many brave and horrible actions is what eli is. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she.
He looks out the window the next day, moving his eyes to and fro to take in the situation. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. As for the plot, it is still being worked out amongst a few of the people involved but you can expect that it will feature her going from san francisco to new york to deliver some of the special news and information that they had gathered. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. The makers of the film have incorporated this into the character of denzel. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
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. He squints in the bright sunlight near the end of the movie, and he has to look down to step up on the side of the. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Unable to read the bible in braille, carnegie gary oldman begs claudia jennifer beals to help him. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding.
And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Read it and weep denzel washington thumps his bible and slices through bad guys in this apocalyptic hughes brothers fable. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. This would explain why eli never traveled at night and was not totally blinded by a nuclear flash, if he was completely blind night would give him a much larger. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw.
The book of eli believable except for this one small thing. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a. The bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington that opens in theaters jan. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to. The girl sees eli s book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she. A wound from elis gun has infected his leg and he has little time to live. Denzel was trained by dan inosanto for the movie, one of my heroes.
Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Their next work, uncensored videos was broadcast on. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Jan 07, 2020 the book of eli is about to celebrate its ten year anniversary on january 11, 2020.
If you just knew the order of the books in the bible, you could learn braille by. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. The bible he had with him was in braille and is of no use to carnegie, who finds his city falling apart now that he no longer has his soldiers to maintain order. Read it and weep denzel washington thumps his bible and slices through bad guys in. The book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. The book of eli is about to celebrate its ten year anniversary on january 11, 2020. Denzel washington pictures and photos denzel is beautiful. When eli finally gets the book where it is going they just file it away with other similar books. Dec 17, 2014 yes, all the way at the end of the movie, it is revealed that not only is the book of eli a samurai film, but it is in fact a western, twistfilled zatoichi remake. Screenwriter gary whitta is one of the main men responsible for eli s audacity and talking to him for an hour and forty minutes was nothing short of a treat.
If you have yet to see this awesome flick, then i hope this article encourages you to finally watch this rrated christian movie about what would happen if the world was devoid of the bible watch the continue reading the book of eli. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist the book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of post. 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. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a. Jan 15, 2010 in the old testement book of 1 samuel, there is a priest named eli who by chapter 3 has become blind. If you have yet to see this awesome flick, then i hope this article encourages you to finally watch this rrated christian movie about what would happen if the world was devoid of the bible watch the original trailer here. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. The book of eli, a 2010 film, was made from a script by gary whitta. 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. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal.
Aug 23, 2017 hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. In this bleak, postapocalyptic world, theres little reward for goodness. Eli was blind the entire move, so yes divine intervention. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. 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. As eli is speaking, the camera zooms in on his eyes, and we see that eli is blind.
Its not until shortly before the film ends that we learn the most remarkable thing about eli. In the old testement book of 1 samuel, there is a priest named eli who by chapter 3 has become blind. Denzel washington in the book of eli sample essay example. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. Book of eli is the story of a blind man in a godless. It also features a new side of denzel we havent seen before, gary oldman going all out as the villain, and its also the hughes brothers welcoming return. Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Denzel washington may hold over a million oscars and over a 100 prima functions. Interesting story to read and may broaden our interpretation of the character in the movie. Denzel washington a revelation in book of eli business. Ill be honest with you, the book of eli panel at last summers san diego comiccon garnered little attention, despite having stars denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis in attendance, as. 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.