Feb 21, 2010 interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. The book of eli is underrated finally someone said it. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. After a shootout at a house in the middle of nowhere, solara and the book are captured and. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. By the amount of times you keep visiting the page, id say you were in love with me. 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. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. 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. Ive talked to directorsscreenwriters, but never just a screenwriter. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either.
The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. Jan 18, 2010 lets go back to the blindreveal thing for a moment, since im not sure the movie really understood how eli was blind. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Remember, he asked solaris mother when she lost her sight she. The book of eli 2010 as a blind warriorwanderer making his way through a postapocalyptic landscape, washington manages to do the impossible. Dec 14, 2012 though the book of eli has elements of the classic western in a scifi future, dont call denzel washingtons upcoming postapocalyptic action movie a western. Along the way mobster carnegie, played by oldman, is set on killing eli and stealing the book by any means necessary. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern 4 5 action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers. Though the book of eli has elements of the classic western in a scifi future, dont call denzel washingtons upcoming postapocalyptic action movie a western.
In fact, the weather was so unhospitable that eli himself, denzel washington, couldnt get over to us to sit down or even huddle for a quick chat. Denzel plays the central character with his usual commitment, and the end result is expected. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power. Hes just so great at playing intelligent, strong, capable. Gospel and truth allen and albert hughes discuss religion, morality, and their movie the book of eli. Everybody loves denzel washington, including me, but im not 100% sure why. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. A lone warrior eli denzel washington walks in a postapocalyptic wasteland that was once america.
And i saw as from above, a white flash of light that covered the heavens and blinded the eyes of many. A lot of people on twitter are saying this film is. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. The title unstoppable carries particular irony because the project was delayed several times by what insiders have said were. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen. 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.
In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. I was a bit worried about seeing the film just a day before our chat since thats not the best amount of prep time, but after i saw the film i had plenty. 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. Jan 22, 2010 the book of eli, in the first couple bites, teeters on the knifeedge between good and smug, but eventually you realize it doesnt taste that bad, despite their being a little too much cheese. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to.
The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a. Book of eli green coffee beans hk specialty coffee. Denzel washington has the sort of actor intensity needed to play an apocalyptic superhero, and the book of eli positions him as such. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. I felt the movie was heavyhanded in its religious themes. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality scale. Eli leaves and kills a bunch of carnegies men in a shoot out. Promotional excerpt showed during interview with denzel washington eli gets in a fight just as hes leaving a bar. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. In this latest episode of he said he said, jeff bayer and i try to wrap our hea.
To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. His son was searching for spiritual scripts and thought this story was a perfect film to explore spirituality. Carnegie takes the book and solara, and shoots eli, leaving him for dead. Solara manages to escape and returns to eli, who bandages himself.
Blacktree tv hostess ameerah banks catches up with denzel washington and his wife along with his son. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. Its the thing that the studio has been scared of and warner brothers, even, like, its not a western, its not a western, its not a western, codirector albert hughes told a group of reporters who visited the films albuquerque. 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. Thats how he could read braille, and had a braille bible. Dec 14, 2016 the book of eli 2010 as a blind warriorwanderer making his way through a postapocalyptic landscape, washington manages to do the impossible. In the bible, eli grew gradually more blind, from partial sight up to the stage of his eyes were set so he could not see. Denzel washington talks about his role in the movie the jay leno show.
The book of eli, in the first couple bites, teeters on the knifeedge between good and smug, but eventually you realize it doesnt taste that bad, despite their being a little too much cheese. Washington plays the role of eli in the 2010 action adventure the book of eli, alongside gary oldman and mila kunis. I want to order a coffee mug that says elis cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. Jan 15, 2010 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. Lets go back to the blindreveal thing for a moment, since im not sure the movie really understood how eli was blind. Though the film itself is a completely original story, the book of eli is. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in 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. 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. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before. The book of eli is ambitious and different from the current wave of postapocalyptic films.
He slays the role like he slays his feeble competition. Denzel said in an interview with the associated press watch here. It takes place in the shade under a bridge, and is really well done, with the camera standing still and the choreography forming a sort of. Was good at chewing it up in training day when he did get the oscar. Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli 1. Opening wide in theaters on january 15, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals and is rated r for some brutal violence and language. Even if we predicted all along that denzels eli was blind, we still couldnt know with full clarity how his mission would end. 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. 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. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. Originally, whitta had intended washington to have visually blind. Set in postapocalyptic america, a drifter known as eli is on a mission heading west with a book of important value. 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.
Denzel washington interview the book of eli by todd gilchrist december 30, 2009. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Daybreakersleap yearyouth in revolt 2010 tv episode. In his possession is the last copy of a book he fiercely guards with his life for it holds the only hope for the future. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Im not sure that would happen over the brief duration of the film, but maybe he wasnt fully blind in the film, but had learnt brail in the world before so as to better be able to read. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. He can see that the pawn shop owner hasnt detached the battery leads. Jan 14, 2010 blacktree tv covers the book of eli premier at the graumans chinese theater in hollywood, ca. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. But the weird part for someone as popular as him is that hes not so big on playing likable heroes.
Denzel washington sees god in book of eli s mayhem. Denzel washington, whose the book of eli opens this weekend to what will likely be strong box office, has worked with tony scott on four previous movies and recently wrapped their fifth, a train thriller titled unstoppable with newly minted captain kirk chris pine. The fight scene between eli and a group of bandits. Book of eli ring my bell in the movie the book of eli, eli is blind. Denzel agreed to do the film since his son has made good decisions in the past. He heads west on a mission he does not fully understand but knows he must complete.
Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Book of eli star denzel washington, at an actionmovie. The book of eli wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Whether you liked it or not, its hard to deny that the film starring denzel washington didnt send your brain on its own journey, especially after the movies grand twist was revealed. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. The action sequences were visually impressive and the desaturated look is a good fit. 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. The book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.
Thankfully, denzel washington, who was attracted to the project for. Jan 14, 2010 denzel washington, whose the book of eli opens this weekend to what will likely be strong box office, has worked with tony scott on four previous movies and recently wrapped their fifth, a train thriller titled unstoppable with newly minted captain kirk chris pine. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. 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. At the very end, when the camera zooms in on eli as he sits at the table on the ship, you can clearly see his eyes are covered by a white film, a. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. So when i hopped on the phone with gary whitta i was hoping for a good experience which actually ended up being a great one. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. Dec 20, 2015 denzel plays the central character with his usual commitment, and the end result is expected. In the book of eli, denzel is basically a lethal weapon on legs, taking on everything that comes his. In the ensuing shootout solara is captured and eli hands over the book in exchange for her life. Blacktree tv covers the book of eli premier at the graumans chinese theater in hollywood, ca. Eli was blind, if you didnt understand at the end of the movie, there may have been some parts that didnt make that clear. 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.
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