The main character, eli denzel washington, wanders the wastelands of the former united states, following a calling from a mysterious heavenly voice, as he carries a bible westward to a destination and a purpose god alone knows. Here we find out that, yep, it is the book carnegie is looking for because he grew up with it and he knows how faith can be used to control the masses a democrat and a marxistnowadays, the same thing. And as we watch him read it, ponder it and protect it, we better understand how. Carnegie hires thugs to look for the bible and wants to hire eli. In book of eli, the result is similar but fittingly biblical the meek inherit the earth. Eli must keep moving to fulfill his destiny and bring help to a ravaged humanity. Threatening to kill solara, carnegie forces eli to surrender the bible before shooting him and leaving him for dead, departing with his caravan. Traditionally, the brief sayings have been called words. After eli refuses carnegie s entreaties to give him the book, and takes down a squad of his nastiest gorillas in the bargain, the two become deadly enemies, but not in the complex and complicit. Jan 15, 2010 when he reaches a village ruled by the powerful mobster, carnegie gary oldman, the man views eli s impressive fighting skills and offers eli a place within his gang.
The movie focuses around washingtons largely unnamed character, typically referred to as the drifter throughout the movie, taking a book somewhere in the west of a nuclear apocalyptic america at the behest of a mysterious voice. Pursuing eli and solara after they flee, when eli gives carnegie the book because of his threat to solaras life, carnegie immediately fatally shoots eli, leaving excitedly to bend more people to his will. Jan 21, 2010 the 23rd psalm, yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, is the inspiration for the dark, moody film the book of eli, and though it takes quite a while to move beyond its mad max roots, it is ultimately a modern religious parable. Realizing eli is a literate man like himself, carnegie forces him to stay the night under guard. Oct 05, 2017 redridge, from the book of eli, is the right hand man of a small town tyrant known as carnegie. Sep 09, 2012 anyway, carnegie lusts after the bible carried by eli, so he tries to convince eli to join his gang.
The book of eli albert hughes, allen hughes, denzel. 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. Carnegie spend many resources to get the book from eli, however eli was too strong that nobody could make any damage on him. Jan 15, 2010 but theres only one book besides the mussolin biography that matters to carnegie. Walking across the barren wastes on a secret mission, the mysterious warrior eli denzel washington battles for survival against cannibals and the elements. Among the pile of books and magazines brought before carnegie and subsequently burned is a copy of the da vinci code these hands have killed. Instead he lives a well life as the ruler of a shanty town. The book of eli movie image denzel washington and mila kunis 1. The book of eli and the catholic mans eucharistic journey. Oct 04, 2017 redridge, from the book of eli, is the right hand man of a small town tyrant known as carnegie. When eli was attempting to leave town and was confronted by carnegie, why did he not even try to appease carnegie with i have to take it somewhere to be reproduced first, then you can have the first print.
This is why eli knows that carnegie should not hold possession of the bible, and why he understands that he has found the right place at the end of the film, it is a haven for humanity. Carnegie trying to get the book from eli, and having a difficult time of it. They say the war tore a hole in the sky, youve probably heard the stories. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. After carnegie s blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to seduce eli, but he rebuffs her. The girl sees eli s book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until. Eli continues on his journey to a town where he runs into carnegie, the movies. The mans gunned down almost immediately while the woman is dragged about by the bandits, begging for her life to the men. After a shootout at a house in the middle of nowhere, solara and the book are captured and eli is wounded. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to the. When eli crosses his path, carnegie decides he must have that book, at any cost.
Elis denzel washington costume prop store ultimate. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Elis speech before he fights carnegies men in the bar is taken from genesis 3. These seven sayings, being last words, may provide a way to understand what was ultimately important to this man who was dying on the cross.
The book of eli and the catholic mans eucharistic journey of. Carnegie you know, ive been searching for a book like that one for years. Carnegie the leader reveals his purpose to the gang. After eli left the town, solara also followed at his back as solaras mother thought that it would be safer than staying in the town. One of my favorite movies is the book of eli columbia pictures, 2010.
Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Redridge repays what he did and i feel says sorry in a way. Eli leaves and kills a bunch of carnegie s men in a shoot out. A meteorite and a subsequent war 30 years earlier has scorched the earth and the population. Roger ebert was the film critic of the chicago suntimes from 1967 until his death in 20. Carnegie just so happens to be after a copy of that same book, though more so guided by his own megalomaniac conscience than an inexplicable voice and force. Unable to read the bible in braille, carnegie gary oldman begs claudia jennifer beals to help him. By the end of the film, carnegie realizes too late that he lost so many men trying to get the book, his remaining men arent enough to keep the town oppressed. Carnegie asks eli to stay the night, see how you like it. Carnegie has been looking for one of these for a long time. Solara mila kunis attacks carnegies gary oldman men and makes an escape, killing redridge. Theres a tacit understanding that this power can be abused carnegie s selfish desire for the book gives voice to christianitys darker historical chapters, but were told, through eli, that the bible is inherently a good thing. It would have saved a lot of lives of carnegie s men.
Carnegie is a caucasian man of average build living in a post apocalyptic world but not in poverty. Redridge fired one shot at eli with his pistol and by the sounds of it, completely missed. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully. Jan 15, 2010 find all 25 songs in the book of eli soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Eli is shot in the neck during the fray but is perfectly fine.
Solara rescues eli from certain death, and once the two of them reach sanctuary. Violence ensues, and lots of carnegie s men end up dead. All ive ever wanted was to bring the word of god to these poor unfortunates here. But when the despotic carnegie gary oldman finds out eli is in possession of a bible the last in existence he will stop at nothing to get his hands on it. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone. The hughes brothers may have taken some time off since from hell. Apr 01, 2014 this is why eli knows that carnegie should not hold possession of the bible, and why he understands that he has found the right place at the end of the film, it is a haven for humanity. The book of eli 2010 pray for me scene scene 710 movieclips. This picture is one big waste of time, including that of the actors and those in the audience who pay to see it. The war tore a hole in the sky, the sun came down, burnt everything, everyone, i wandered, i didnt really know what i should do or where i was going. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Carnegie s adopted daughter solara mila kunis tries to help eli continue on his journey without having the book stolen. Book of eli a throwaway postapocalyptic religious parable.
It is a seemingly dark film set in an apocalyptic future, 30 years after a nuclear holocaust. The professional, drexl spivey in true romance, egor korshunov in air force one, mason verger in hannibal, jeanbaptiste emanuel zorg in the fifth element, lord shen in kung fu panda 2, count dracula in bram stokers dracula. A persons final articulated words said prior to death or as death approaches generally are taken to have particular significance. Great ominous scene of the book of eli where carnegie discovers that eli is in possession of a bible. After eli shoots his way out of the town, redridge is able to bargain with carnegie for solara because eli killed enough men that carnegie cant afford to lose redridge. All of these theatrical elements come together to tell a refreshing story of unwavering faith and obedience to god. Eli denzel washington recites his final prayer before he passes away. Jan 15, 2010 eli and carnegie are old enough to remember the time before the devastation, thirtyyears before.
Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his. By the end of the film, carnegie realizes too late that he lost so many men trying to get the book. Gang boss carnegie gary oldman knows the power the book has to manipulate and control people, and when he finds out that eli has it, elis quest becomes. During the journey, eli arrived a town that was managed by carnegie, who was searching for the book that eli was holding. One of the earlier scenes of the film has eli witnessing a traveling couple on the highway being ambushed. Revealing the book to be a king james bible, carnegie intends to use it to manipulate peoples faith for power. Among them is carnegie gary oldman, a villainous man who presides over the. Denzel saves the world in book of eli sun sentinel. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Redridge, from the book of eli, is the right hand man of a small town tyrant known as carnegie. Eli assures solara that they will both make it to their destination intactbut to quote the mad irishman in braveheart, the two crazy cannibals were fuhked.
Suddenly, his whole demeanor changes, and he now looks at eli imploringly. Eli refuses and the young solara is sent to change his mind. 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. The book of eli soundtrack music complete song list tunefind.
Eli is really good at killing people, but feels guilty about it throwaway guns. Eli has no intentions of giving it up, even under threat of death. He is interested in religions and even owns a copy of the quran, torah, and tankha. But then eli arrives at a western town ruled by carnegie gary. He starts out looking like your usual endoftheworld thug, hes bigger than most others and not overly intelligent so he probably just fell into the role. Oct 14, 2020 the book of eli was a movie released back in 2010, starring denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis. The book of eli was scripted by gary whitta, a comic book writer and graphic novelist death. He uses flattery, intimidation, and even sex solara is sent to visit eli the walker in his room, but eli prays with her instead. Having helped eli complete his journey, solara, once belittled by both eli and. With the bible now in his possession, carnegie shoots eli, leaving him for dead. Carnegie presents himself as a well composed and polite man but takes extremely brutal measures to ensure he gets his way. The professional, drexl spivey in true romance, egor korshunov in air force one, mason verger in hannibal, jeanbaptiste emanuel zorg in the fifth element, lord shen in kung fu panda 2, count dracula in bram stokers dracula, dreyfus. The book of eli dvd central arkansas library system.
However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. He was portrayed by gary oldman, who also portrayed norman stansfield in leon. After getting his hands on the bible, carnegie gary oldman shoots eli denzel washington. Three of the sayings appear only in the gospel of luke and three only in the gospel of john.
The book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. Carnegie believes that the words of the bible will somehow provide him with. Averted when eli runs out of handgun ammunition and sets his gun down on a car but retrieves it before he leaves. Jan 15, 2010 directed by albert hughes, allen hughes. He restores my soul he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil for thou art with me. He eventually learns about the man named eli and his bible through his daughter solara, and wants it tocompletehis collection. The book of eli, purpose of bible the book youtube. 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. Nov 07, 2020 but theres still that civilization that both carnegie and eli dueled to the death over. Carnegie has heard that this volume can change the world because of its persuasive. At this point eli turned around and a shootout with carnegie s men ensued. The sayings of jesus on the cross sometimes called the seven last words from the cross are seven expressions biblically attributed to jesus during his crucifixion.
In the future, according to the book of eli, well all dress like were in a nine inch nails video. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Eli and solara do get overwhelmed by carnegie s firepower and, amazingly, eli gives up his book to save solara and gets shot for his trouble. Of course it turns out that eli has the book that carnegie has been. The premise of eli centers around the biblenot just as a book or an object of immense cultural value, but as a source of power. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. Meanwhile, carnegie s adopted daughter solara is fascinated by eli for another reason. He carries in his backpack what may be the worlds last remaining king james bible. The second shot, he took his time, gripped his pistol properly, aimed, fired and if you notice he hit eli in his backpack.
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