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. 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. Bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers. Jan 15, 2010 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. 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. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. In his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. 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. If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in.
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. 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. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Feb 21, 2010 interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. It is produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb.
Along the way mobster carnegie, played by oldman, is set on killing eli and stealing the book by any means. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. 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 the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the.
The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli. The fight scene between eli and a group of bandits. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do.
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 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. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. Jul 08, 2015 book of eli prayer ending justin jefferson. A lone warrior eli denzel washington walks in a postapocalyptic wasteland that was once america. See more ideas about the book of eli, elis, denzel washington. 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. Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen. 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. The book of eli is good, just barely above average for me. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. Please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her.
This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of eli article. 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. In the ensuing shootout solara is captured and eli hands over the book in exchange for her life. Judge bender studies denzel washington in the hughes.
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 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. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Actor denzel washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in an array of feature films, including glory, malcolm x, training day and fences. Feb 11, 2010 bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers. Judge bender studies denzel washington in the hughes brothers. 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. 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. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. He heads west on a mission he does not fully understand but knows he must complete. The message eli received was pretty vague and there are underlying challenges he faces to this journey. Denzel washington, for all his many talents, seems to play himself here. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes.
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 title unstoppable carries particular irony because the project was delayed several times by what insiders have said were. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. He is the middle of three children of a beautician. The acting is adequate throughout, but not dazzling. Denzel washington, man on a mission in the book of eli. Eli is a man on a mission of great importance that hes been pursuing for a long time. 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. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel washington blind. 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. The book of eli denzel washington interview duration. 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the.
After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to. Solara manages to escape and returns to eli, who bandages himself. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. 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. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. 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.
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, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. This was particularly the case for me since i saw this movie on a plane, which had been edited the movie, not the. Washington plays the role of eli in the 2010 action adventure the book of eli, alongside gary oldman and mila kunis. If you look at the movie, sometimes i actually bumped into stuff and they used it. In this latest episode of he said he said, jeff bayer and i try to wrap our hea. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Without a doubt, i couldnt see anybody else in that role. 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 story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. I felt the movie was heavyhanded in its religious themes. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and books. Ive talked to directorsscreenwriters, but never just a screenwriter.
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. The book of eli is directed by the hughes brothers menace ii society, dead presidents from a screenplay by gary whitta. Denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book 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. I was completely taken by the presence of washington. The action sequences were visually impressive and the desaturated look is a good fit. 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. What we liked about this story was that it was an action adventure but it also had something to say about commitment, sacrifice, survival and human nature, offers allen hughes, who, with his twin brother, albert, directed columbia pictures new actionadventure the book of eli starring denzel washington. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people. It is the fifth feature film for the pair, who made their auspicious debut at.
Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best. Carnegie takes the book and solara, and shoots eli, leaving him for dead. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many.
Denzel washington was so taken with the story that, when initially approached for the title role, he also signed on as a producer. After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. Denzel washington interview the book of eli by todd gilchrist december 30, 2009.
Jan 14, 2010 the book of eli is directed by the hughes brothers menace ii society, dead presidents from a screenplay by gary whitta. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel.
Dec 14, 2012 though the book of eli has elements of the classic western in a scifi future, dont call denzel washington s upcoming postapocalyptic action movie a western. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. 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. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr. Book of eli star denzel washington, at an actionmovie. The book of eli is ambitious and different from the current wave of postapocalyptic films. 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. A man named eli denzel was given a message years previous to deliver a book the bible somehere to the west for the sake of of a religious rebirth and evolution to occur for society. Aug 23, 2017 hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. 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. 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. Along the way mobster carnegie, played by oldman, is set on killing eli and stealing the book by any means necessary.