Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the official. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. See more ideas about the book of eli, elis, denzel washington. The book of eli arrives on bluray with a heavily desaturated picture presentation that really adds to the films doom and gloom atmosphere. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Eli is a wanderer, but the film does not center on his life. The subliminal traps at times they arent even subliminal but obvious that the book of eli tends to provide in a movie, to those who arent thinking much beyond art or entertainment.
The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props boe2080 some will kill to have it. Denzel washington has signed on to star in the futuristic drama the book of eli for directing duo allen and albert hughes. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power.
Eli played by denzel washington in the book of eli with images. The oakley inmate is a part of oakleys 2008 lifestyle series, which is. In one of the early fight scenes in eli, our hero eli denzel washington is filmed in silhouette taking on a gang of desperadoes, and theres not even gray left in the color palette, just black shadows dueling, one with a machete, the other with a chainsaw. Hi maprik, its a production knife, not sure if it came before or after the film though i suspect the latter. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Sunglasses in the book of eli everything sunglasses. The book of eli stars denzel washington as a lone wanderer, making his away across a postnuclear holocaust america, scavenging and scraping to survive and well adept at it. Most likely, redridge is giving solara a chance to escape carnegies regime. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was.
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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. Fahrenheit 451 the film owes a significant debt to the 1953 novel by ray bradbury. It may not actually be his name tag, but lets call him eli, anyway. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Sunglasses in the book of eli denzel still has it there are many different pairs of sunglasses in the book of eli. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. A pair of intentionally distressed oakley inmate sunglasses worn by denzel washington in his starring role in the book of eli warner bros. For every film where i dont know the leading roles eyewear, theres another where i do. Oakley inmate light black black polarized iridium book of eli for. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Denzel washingtons apocalypse drama is out on dvd this week. Eli denzel washington is a wandering man on a mission.
Jul 27, 2010 the subliminal traps at times they arent even subliminal but obvious that the book of eli tends to provide in a movie, to those who arent thinking much beyond art or entertainment. The book of eli denzel washington wears the oakley inmate. The book of eli is a little like the popcorn version of john hillcoats adaptation of cormac mccarthys postapocalyptic novel. The film opens with a really riveting scene, slowly panning across a wooded area covered in ash, and with more ash still falling from the sky. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli sunglasses id.
Oakley inmate polished gold dark grey denzel washington book of. Read the the book of eli movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Jan 17, 2010 brains41 is right, how can you not know that. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. New out this week in uk cinemas is the hughes brothers book of eli, a postapocalyptic tale in which a lone warrior, denzel washington fights his way across the wastelands of america in order to protect the sacred book of eli that holds the secrets to saving the future of humanity. Denzel washington and his son team up with the hughes brothers to make duration. Jan 20, 2010 for every film where i dont know the leading roles eyewear, theres another where i do. Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. Washington is seen wearing the sunglasses in numerous scenes. Hes just going from point a to point b, and plowing through obstacles. Jan 29, 2010 in one of the early fight scenes in eli, our hero eli denzel washington is filmed in silhouette taking on a gang of desperadoes, and theres not even gray left in the color palette, just black shadows dueling, one with a machete, the other with a chainsaw. Uv rays, since he walks without his sunglasses after being shot by gary oldman. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers.
Eli has been walking west across the devastated landscape of america for 30 years, on his way to the sea. The book of eliby paul macinnes, with apologies to gary whitta. Mar 16, 2012 oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. First seen as eli is trekking across the postapocalyptic wasteland, it is used throughout the film and last seen worn by solara mila kunis at the conclusion of the film. He looks out the window the next day, moving his eyes to and fro to take in the situation. The story involves a lone wanderer denzel washington who wears a name tag saying hi. Why do people in the movie the book of eli wear glasses. 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. Oakley inmate polished black warm grey denzel book of eli 05632 new rare. Oakley inmate 05630 polished gold dark grey sunglasses denzel book of eli. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. The film in question is the book of eli, and these are worn by gary oldman. Denzel washington was also recently seen wearing prescription glasses and chubbing up to star along side john travolta in tony scotts remake of the taking of pelham 1 2 3. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel.
Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the. Im not familiar with the company, but they seem to be a bonafide cutlery company as opposed to a prop company. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. 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. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. 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 allen hughes and allen hughes. Denzel washington has been honored with five academy award nominations, winning the oscar twice. Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli.
Also, maybe you can answer mine, how did he get an ipod to stay charged for 30 years. Knife id needed denzel washington in book of eli discussion in. 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. Sure, the book of eli may save the world from its final decay at the end, but the sword would help to get things better in a timely manner.
Want to know what denzels costar, mila kunis is wearing during 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 director is acutely aware that gary oldmans character is much more interesting than eli, and the focus of the film substantially shifts for the better to what he wants the moment hes introduced. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred book. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. Washington wears these glasses throughout the film, and they are prominently displayed on the movies onesheet poster, included with this lot. The story centers around a latterdayprophet type, eli denzel washington, who has been traveling west for 30 years through a land of ruin since the flash, after which no one has obviously even attempted to begin rebuilding. Straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington silver with 5 holes, metal sword with a serrated outside and smooth inside. 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.
The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The sunglasses that washington wears in the book of eli is mens oakley inmate race wear sunglasses. Following a cataclysmic event decades ago that led to mass bibleburningthe details behind the actions are left vague, but were told. What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in the. 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. This pair has been used in several films and looks good on denzel. Last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do.
Denzel washington the book of eli sword large armory replicas. As an actor, producer and director, hes made his mark on the film industry, an industry that has recognized him with two academy awards best actor for training day and best supporting actor for glory, three oscar nominations, and 95 other awards and nominations. The book of eli 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. The oakley inmate was introduced in 2008, and as most oakley s consists of only the most hightech materials and lenses, which creates one of the most lightweight, clear and protective pair of specs you can get. Nov 21, 2012 the sunglasses that washington wears in the book of eli is mens oakley inmate race wear sunglasses. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater, tshirt, pants, belt. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. 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.
The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. Whats the song denzel washington listens to on his ipod. Oakley inmate light ruby iridium denzel washington book of eli rare. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Eli as played by denzel washington faces ten, fifteen, twenty armed enemies with guns, machetes and chainsaws. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. The book of eli tells the story of a lone hero denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of postapocalyptic america to. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by. Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli.
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. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Eli s mission is to start civilization anew with the last copy of the most powerful book on earth the bible. Duration 3 min 54 sec views 9,062 posted on january 14, 2010. 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. The book of eli 2010 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. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli.
Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Yes, this is the kind of film that not only has a machete versus chainsaw duel but. Want to know what denzel s costar, mila kunis is wearing during the book of eli. Stepping into eli s wellworn shoes for oscarwinning actor denzel washington, the son of a pentecostal minister of 50 years, the opportunity to play a faithfilled character like eli was. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. In the book of eli, the actor 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. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are. In the movie the book of eli, the latest movie of the hughes brothers, gary oldman wears face a face woody eyeglasses in color 192. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast.
The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in. 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. Dec 21, 2010 why do people in the movie the book of eli wear glasses. The book of eli sunglasses id celebrity sunglasses. The postapocalyptic drama is based on a story by gary whitta, with a rewrite by anthony peckham, and focuses on the notsodistant future where america is a wasteland and a lone warrior washington fights to bring.
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