The actor projects a studied, scowling quiet for much of his new postarmageddon thriller the book of. Washington s character is called eli, although i dont think he ever actually says that. 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 script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are. It was an amazing opportunity to work with people that i respect and can learn from. Actionpacked theatrical trailer for denzel washingtons the book of eli. But i want to note a number of elements which make the book of eli stand out as a.
Eli has spent thirty years walking westward because a voice spoke to him and commanded him to take a certain, leatherbound book to a place in the west. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Is denzel washingtons character in the book of eli blind. Denzel washington, star of the equalizer 2, looks back on four of his bestknown movies including training day, malcolm x, the book of eli, and fences. 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 portrays the title character of eli, a mysterious man who walks around around a destroyed world carrying a book he believes can save humanity. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb.
If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washington s fictional character eli carried, that book is a braille publication of the king james version of the bible. The book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie. Blind characters often evoke feelings and responses from the audience that arent always felt for other characters. 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. It s 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. If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washingtons fictional character eli carried, that book is a. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc. Washingtons titular character wanders laconically through a warravaged earth. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best. 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. In the new postapocalyptic thriller the book of eli, denzel washington plays the title character, a man traveling a scorched and desolate earth. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book.
Sep 09, 2012 the plot revolves around denzel washingtons enigmatic character, whom we later come to know as eli. Denzel washington a revelation in book of eli business. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia jennifer beals to send her. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. Whats inexplicable is some of the movies he has chosen to be in.
The story has denzel washington playing a mysterious wanderer. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. 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 postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. 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. Although some scenes are hard to understand with the info that he is blind in mind, and that does make the notion up for debate a bit, heres some evidence. Denzel washington in the book of eli 2010 denzel washington at an event for the book of eli 2010. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli.
Jan 14, 2010 denzel washington a revelation in book of eli. Interview with denzel washington, mila kunis, and gary oldman. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences stars greatest and most wtf performances. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Jan 11, 2010 though in the vein of recent films like 2012, a blockbuster about the end of the world as predicted by the mayan calendar, evangelical movie buffs are touting the book of eli as a rare major studio release where the protagonist is unabashedly a christian. The book of eli might also suffer over its uncanny resemblance to john hillcoats current release the road in that it follows a man heading westwards across america after an apocalyptic event. Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film. Book of eli is fascinating, faithbased vision popmatters. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not.
Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. May 04, 2017 denzel washingtons movie character in the book of eli carries a book hes convinced will bring hope to an apocalyptic world ravished by wartreacherously tracked by one man who will do. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to.
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. Jan 15, 2010 elis book is just one story of many, of how they gathered books and other things to rebuild civilization. Denzel washingtons movie character in the book of eli carries a book hes convinced will bring hope to an apocalyptic world ravished by wartreacherously tracked by one man who will do anything to stop him. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. He looks out the window the next day, moving his eyes to and fro to take in the situation. World braille day and the book of eli museum of the bible. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. The actor projects a studied, scowling quiet for much of his new postarmageddon thriller the book of eli, which makes it a little jarring to meet the actor and find him in an altogether. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Denzel washington, have secretly resurrected my beloved blind. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001.
Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was. 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. If eli was blind through out the movie then the movie is of the same genre as godzilla just plain camp, because ive known quite a few blind people with heightened senses and washington. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. Denzel washington pictures and photos denzel is beautiful.
The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Eli was in fact blind, and although there are hints towards that throughout the film, carnegie was not saying he cant be. Jul 30, 20 a great example of this is denzel washingtons portrayal of eli in the book of eli, a 2010 american postapocalyptic action film. 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. 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. May 25, 2011 in book of eli, denzel washington proves that age is nothing but a number, as he deftly fights and kills his way to action hero status in a postapocalyptic world that will no doubt some big boxoffice numbers. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. 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 tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Jan 11, 2019 i cant front, im not the hugest fan of the hughes brothers book of eli, but theres no way in postapocalyptic wasteland that wed omit the denzel washingtons brusquely brazen and. The book of eli opens with denzel washington s eli murdering a cat, but by the end it s the film that has really screwed the pooch.
The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is. 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 movie opens on a shot of a sixshooter, the main character denzel washington. Fictional characters who are blind braille works blog. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. The point of the story is that he was blind hence his ability to read braille, heightened senses, ability to fight in the dark, etc. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. But beyond the bloody scenes and foul language, audiences will discover a compelling story filled with more biblical references and christian thought than any other major motion picture in recent years. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to the. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider.
In dboxs words, the motion control technology adds to the movies plot and. Denzel washington plays the warrior monklike eli, who balances blade against bible. I loves me a good western and the book of eli fits the bill. And on this, world braille day, a hint is given to the startling twist in the film. Brothers give us a subtle, playful hint of the characters blindness.
In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. In fact, i kind of see it as a sequel of sorts to fahrenheit 451. Dec 14, 2016 denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences stars greatest and most wtf performances. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Son of a pastor, washington was so drawn to the spiritual aspects of the story, he also signed on as a producer. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in. Denzel washington pictures and photos although a mediocre movie, imho, i thought the book of eli gave some good opportunities to discuss the bible with nonchristian friends. What is the movie that denzel washington played in as a paralyzed excop. Jan 15, 2010 at first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent postapocalyptic film from hollywood. A post apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. The book of eli 2010 with his role as a hardened loner traveling through a blighted landscape in the hughes brothers new movie, washington is still finding new terrain to explore as an actor.