In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect that sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller from filmmaking duo albert and allen hughes from hell and dead presidents. 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. I do and cyrus settles into his recliner as eli pulls a wooden chair out of the kitchen and straddles it across from me. Perhaps its the freshness of that movie, and the popularity and respect afforded mccarthys book, that will make the road so prevalent in any evaluation of the hughes bros. How did he navigate the roads and find his way alone in the wasteland. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of. Fictional characters who are blind braille works blog.
Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Listening to the tracks really brings you back to the drama of the film all over again. He can see that the pawn shop owner hasnt detached the battery leads. The guy is hardcore, but ask him what his tattoos mean and most women will weep. Why the movie is titled the book of eli on the surface, one would think the movie is titled the book of eli because of the book the bible he carries. He also knows his way around unfamiliar territory all too well for a blind man well for a sighted man, in fact. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. Along with macgyver, thornton is the only regular character in the series. 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. 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.
There is also an oral tradition of eli, which i have on good authority, and which has helped guide me in the writing of this book. Jan 15, 2010 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. Released by reprise in 2010 523107 containing music from the book of eli 2010. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The book of eli soundtrack from 2010, composed by atticus ross.
Eli replies pay for what, since he cant see all the visual clues that solara is giving him. Scenes in which eli defends the book with his life are extremely convicting as a christian, and thoughtprovoking for nonbelievers. The book of eli is a little like the popcorn version of john hillcoats adaptation of cormac mccarthys postapocalyptic novel. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Redridge recovers the book, with a locked flap, and gives it to carnegie, who releases solara. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the lord continue reading the story of eli.
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. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. 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. 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. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. The book of eli is kind of like watching the book of mormon filmed and rewritten as a futuristic action movie, except with fewer hot bitches.
Of course we all know the one eventually destroys smith and saves zion. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you. When eli heard the bad news, he fell off of his seat, and his neck was broken for he was old and heavy 1 samuel 4. In addition, the ark was captured by the philistines. If eli was blind all along, how could he have won all those gun fights. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. Dear lord, thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. I cant imagine a movie coming out this year thats gonna top the book of eli for sheer awesomisity. 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. Apr 20, 2010 the book of eli is an oldfashioned western dressed up in postapocalyptic rags. 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.
The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the the book of eli. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. The book of eli is an oldfashioned western dressed up in postapocalyptic rags. A soldier had returned through the back gate and given the news of the battle to the people. 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. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. 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. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship.
Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. I knew it was the bible all along simply because the movie was named the book of eli and he was carrying around a mysterious book with the right words. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. Although a book written in braille is approximately 10 times longer than a standard book, eli s bible is only a few hundred pages long. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. When he approaches the car in the beginning he almost walks by, but stops, backs up a bit and walks over to it, hitting the side of the car with his bag to get a reference of where it was. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman.
Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. 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. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they realize their fatal mistake. So denzel washington goes up to this dude and the dude like touches him and denzel is all like yo, you put your hand on me again and ill chop it off with a machete but then the dude does it again and so denzel totally chops his hand off with a machete. He has honed his hearing to allow him with echolocation clicking of his tongue when needed to be able to tell where a shooter is, he knows approximately how many men hes against. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. 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. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many obstacles in my path.
The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. Even better, through several memorable scenes, eli begins to show solara the power of the bible not as a tool for conquest, but as a handbook for living. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. Eli was definately blind, i rewatched this movie many times and picked up on every subtle nuance that explains he was absolutely blind. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. Audiences dont find out eli is blind until the end of the movie when the antagonist steals elis bible, the last. If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Book of eli, the eli walks alone in postapocalyptic america. In the movie the book of eli was eli blind the entire.
The book of eli is a strange mix of postapocalyptic violence, strong spirituality, and some of the best and worst that hollywood has to offer. Jun 26, 2018 despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. We hear a baby crying in the background and redridge lifts his pistol to make a third shot, but then slightly tilts his head and doesnt fire. In all these years ive been carrying it and reading it every day, i got so. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. Thank you for your protection and your many signs along the way. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting.
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 united states. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Continuing toward the west coast, eli explains his mission. Most likely, redridge is giving solara a chance to escape carnegies regime. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. A moral tale on the peril of faltering fatherhood and. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by.
In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a re. In the first book of samuel which we are reading now in daily mass, we see are rather stunning portrait of poor parenting and poor priestly leadership in the person of of high priest of the sanctuary at shiloh, eli. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Jan 14, 2010 eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Jan 23, 2010 the book of eli blind faith music by atticus ross. Eli is the man with one name who ambles into a backwater burg in search of water and comes face to face with evil in the form of carnegie gary oldman, who is involved with the blind claudia jennifer beals while he pursues claudias nubile daughter solara mila kunis. 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. The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of elis task.
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. That background might render the book of eli controversial for some religious literalists. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. Outland the journey amen safe human the passenger blind faith. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. Jan 02, 2020 however, god was not with them, and elis two sons were killed, along with about 30,000 foot soldiers of israel.
Thank you for your protection and your many signs along. Apparently, the fascination with all things apocalyptic will continue in 2010, thanks to the book of eli, the third endoftheworld flick released in the past four months. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.
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