The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of eli s task. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the. The rich actor is selective about his roles and always expected to make a box office gig. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. Eli bumps into the desk by accident before setting his bag and shotgun down on it. The book of eli sword denzel washington heavenly swords.
Book of eli other topics forum discuss pop culture. Denzel washington in the book of eli can you talk about the fight training you had to do for the book of eli. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. With the book of eli, allen and albert hughes have created a plausible. The story centers on a lone hero named eli denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of post apocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that might hold the key to saving. Unfortunately, his character is so righteous, so pure that even though its eli on the screen, its denzel that im feeling. After numerous requests for a larger size, we are proud to say this machete welded by denzel washington himself is 26 inch long and features a satin finish, extremely sharp, 18 inch blade. 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. Lessons from the book of eli the book of eli, prepper.
However, after eli regurgitates his memory of the bible at least as good and as accurate a memory as all the monks, priests and political manipulators who interpreted the book in the past up. Positive elements its one thing to do good, star denzel washington told reuters. He soon strays into a town controlled by strongmanwarlord carnegie gary oldman, who has been itching to get his hands on a bible. 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. The twentyfiveyearold actress holds her own opposite the twotime oscar winner and veteran. The book of eli a few weeks ago i was in the drugstore downtown during my lunch hour and the guy at the front desk was going on and on about how wack the book of eli was.
Denzel washington, for all his many talents, seems to play himself here. In the 2010 movie the book of eli, the title character, played by denzel washington, uses a stylized bolo blade in selfdefense. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli he is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall biography thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. The book of eli full movie 2010 lets join, fullhd moviesseasonepisode here. Whats worse is that the book of eli doesnt seem like it even cares all that much about its religious undertones. View close up pictures at all angles, prices, and detailed descriptions. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is charged with delivering his copy of a book, the very last remaining. Offered sanctuary on alcatraz, solara chooses instead to return home, taking up elis machete and other possessions.
Nine years later, hughes brothers picture apocalypse picture a bleak, postapocalyptic american wasteland where nearly all of humanity has been wiped out save for a. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. View our handmade sword of eli, influenced by the movie book of eli. Pictures the book of eli 2010 see more i preferred the book, where rue just pointed to the tracker jacker nest over the movie where rue did the sawing motion and was basically responsible for the plan. Gary has written for video games and comics and he also worked on the upcoming feature film star wars. Eli, a man of few words, is one skilled warrior, and although he kills only in self defence, he doesnt hesitate to brandish his sword as he slices and hacks his way out of one confrontation after another. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Airsoft hub is a social network that connects people with a passion for airsoft. The book of eli movie the book of eli movie 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. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. Garry whitta wrote the screenplay for the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eli, starring denzel washington and gary oldman, and also worked on the script for after earth, an sf adventure starring will smith and directed by m. Gary whitta talks book of eli, after earth and his novel abomination. Theres a lot of talk about faith, but in the end it doesnt seem to have much bearing on the story.
Thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for humanitys redemption. The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i worked with danny a bit. 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 house. Book of eli machete years after a war turned the world into a baron wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington wanders across the ruined lands.
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 continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road. Ooit majestueuze steden zijn nu gevaarlijke ruines en. Denzel washington the book of eli 19 inch functional 440 steel sword machete new. Washington trained for months in kali fighting styles in preparation for the role under dan inosanto and his senior student jeff imada. And the book of eli makes viewers grapple with what that looks like. In book of eli, denzel s character is supposed to be protecting the bible in order to preserve its teachings because god himself spoke to him and told him to do so. That was the reality for the mysticalfictional character named eli found as the theater lights went down. The equalizer extended movie clip here for the girl 2014 denzel washington movie hd duration. In a postapocalyptic world hostile threats will lurk around every corner. When eli denzel washington is ambushed by a gang of thugs in a bar, he beats them all up. I dont feel that the film makes a very good case for the usefulness of religion.
We may not believe that we are worthy or that we have the requisite skills, but god will give us what we need to accomplish what we are appointed to do. Denzel washington in postapocalyptic drama book of eli page 2 dvd talk forum. Thats right you heard me correctly, post apocalyptic trek across the wasteland of the future and to top it off it is led by americas best. When i got home, the first thing i did was look for my machete. Thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone. Teaming up with the hughes brothers, denzel plays a character thats complex, driven, and willing to kill a bunch of fools if they step to him. Machete is a long knife with a broad and long blade. Washington stars as our stolid protagonist, eli, journeying westward with his canteen, a large machete. Eli feels the plates on the shelf in the shack, an unusual thing if he could see. Everybodys talking about what happens after the apocalypse these days. I would pay to see it again and will get the dvd asap. The book of eli 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. A beginners guide to the basics and the necessary skills for bass fishing to become an angler who uses the right techiques and tricks in every season to hook the big one. Again, you can do all the samurai references with loan wolf and as you said theres kind of a classic mythic master and apprentice relationship going on through the film.
Eli touches the hung mans jacket and feels his way down the body to the boots. The book of eli its like denzel had a shopping spree before the sun fell out of the sky. He has a mini sword that is extremely sharp, two guns, a kuffia you dont think people still wanna rock a little fashion and protest the mistreatment of palestinians in the. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd. The acting is adequate throughout, but not dazzling. Product description eli denzel washington practice sword with foamcovered blade substitute approx 27 12. From internet movie firearms database guns in movies, tv and video games. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. Nine years later, hughes brothers picture apocalypse.
The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i. Eli has to feel the cord from the charger before tugging it out. Eli s book only serves as an excuse to get him from point a to point b. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the book. The book of eli movie replica sword, machete, collectibles. If you are, than the book of eli is definitely for you. That and a quiet denzel washington wielding a sword sets up the book of eli, yet another postapocalyptic thriller set in the future or lack thereof. The book of eli jesus second coming shot in the dark sword fight denzel washington bad dreams martial arts ministry the darkest. 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. The hughes brothers albert and allen deliver a postapocalyptic landscape thats bleak and gritty and so washed out of color, the movie is practically in blackandwhite. Denzel washington in postapocalyptic drama book of eli i like the hughes brothers, loved from return of the hughes bros.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The book of eli bts elis weapon of choice 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man. Pictures the book of eli movie still no 49 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. Denzel washington at an event for the book of eli 2010 denzel. To promote the preorder of his first novel, abomination, screenwriter gary whitta book of eli, after earth sat down with us for an extensive interview spanning his career thus far. When i saw the book of eli, starring denzel washington, i was reminded of how we are all called by spirit to do a special task. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc. Mila kunis says she still cannot believe that she is starring in a film opposite denzel washington. I will have to say it was a pretty good film with some kick ass sword fighting and shootout scenes from denzel. As he talks about his new role while sipping camomile tea in the lobby bar of a beverly hills hotel, he stages a charm offensive a unique denzel.
Woods, a contributing author to its a movie book of feb 3, 20 after the nuclear ash snowfall ended, there was very little left. In this bleak, postapocalyptic world, theres little reward for goodness. The book of eli bts elis weapon of choice 2010 denzel. Join facebook to connect with tyler toler and others you may know.