Shes going through his bag, and she finds this old badge that says. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater. He has to carry that bible through a landscape populated by murderous, illiterate, cannibalistic roughnecks to a safe. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Eli has in his possession the last surviving bible in the world, and he is on a mission he believes was given to him by god, to head west to where it will be safe. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. Eli walks through the abandoned road in a postapocalyptic 2043. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod, and. The book of eli 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 united states. The book of eli bts elis weapon of choice 2010 denzel.
The mysterious eli denzel washington, for his part, is a sortof oneman samurai priesthood. He tries to fill his canteen with water, but the taps dont work. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. Tramping through a postapocalyptic wasteland, denzel washington has the worlds only surviving bible in his backpack. When eli refuses to give up the book, carnegie orders him killed.
Direct from the set of the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack with two front straps. Washingtons character is called eli, although i dont think he ever actually says that. In the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the knowledge. This backpack, ipod, and switchblade were used by the character eli, portrayed by actor denzel washington, in the 2010 motion picture, the book of eli. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland. The sunglasses and backpack eli used throughout the movie were oakley.
Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Dan teaches many martial arts but most of it in the film looked like filipino martial arts. So denzel washington goes up to this dude and the dude like touches him and denzel is all like yo, you put your hand on me again and ill chop it off with a machete but then the dude does it again and so denzel totally chops his hand off with a. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Pictures the book of eli movie still no 20 denzel washington. They made their first short film, how to be a burglar shortly after freshman year. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
The cooling towers, in which eli denzel washington and solara mila kunis take. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. My mind had a picture, but i couldnt find it anywhere. Geniffer beals denzel washington stars as eli in warner bros. Denzel washington, cast as the cowboymonk eli, is on a mission from god. Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist. Hero talk is a movie podcast in which we discuss some of our favorite and least favorite movies of all time. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers. The book of eli action and adventure films the guardian. 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 from hell and dead presidents. Jan 15, 2010 jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. 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. 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. Where the road is a simple, sparse story of survival, the book of eli is a bit more ambitious in scope, all the while being more entertaining and if theres ever any question, michael gambon. Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. Denzel washington tells students everything i have is by the grace of. During a genuinely creepy first 15 minutes, eli wanders a bleachedout landscape, hunting hairless. After numerous requests for a larger size, we are proud to say this machete welded by denzel washington himself is 26 inch long. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. 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.
The book of eli is a little like the popcorn version of john hillcoats adaptation of cormac mccarthys postapocalyptic novel. 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. His name is eli denzel washington and he is on the alert for thieves and marauders. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Their parents divorced when they were two years old, and they began making movies at age 12. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Tarps gloves face masksrespirators cordage flashlightswork lights multi toolshand tools folding sawlarge knives ammo. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. 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. 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. Survive in a postapocalyptic world with book of elis bug. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete.
Evan jones, left, and denzel washington star in the book of eli. Tarps gloves face masksrespirators cordage flashlightswork lights multi toolshand tools folding sawlarge knives ammo cansstorage safety. The book of eli is the first movie from albert and allen hughes the filmmaking brothers of from hell and menace ii society in nine years. Judge greg hosts every other week as his panel talks through a given film in a free. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. The oakley brand backpack is a heavily distressed with leather ties and the bottom stitched on. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli.
Movie moments the book of eli 2010 the final prayer denzel washington mila kunis no is assumed nor infringement intended. Sure, the quality may not be toooftheline, but with their coupons, you can really stretch a dollar on items like. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Eli denzel washington walks over to the cat, plucks out the arrow and bags it for dinner. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. The first atomic bomb was set off near there, i thought the film exurated the skills of eli. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the.
One of the most powerful lines in the film is when eli says to those. Jan 14, 2010 the mysterious eli denzel washington, for his part, is a sort of oneman samurai priesthood. In fact, the weather was so unhospitable that eli himself, denzel washington, couldnt get over to us to sit down or even. Denzel was trained by dan inosanto for the movie, one of my heroes. So denzel washington goes up to this dude and the dude like touches him and denzel is all like yo, you put your hand on me again and ill chop it off with a machete but then the dude does it again and so denzel totally chops his hand off with a machete. Jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes. The bible is the answer people are looking for watch. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. 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 realistically handle many. An arrow shoots into the cat, killing it instantly. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies.
Denzel washington brings gravity, but overall the book of. The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of eli s task. 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. Mila kunis interview, the book of eli, mere christianity, silence, christian films. Svaki mjesec posjeti nas vise od 4 500 000 surfera.
The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. 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. The book of eli bts elis weapon of choice 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. One of the most remote and at times hostile places in the country, carrizozo new mexico, i was born there. Survive in a postapocalyptic world with book of eli. The book of eli denzel washington backpack movie props boe2069 some will kill to have it. 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. For sale oakley panel pack backpack sheet metal book of eli. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. 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. The book of eli, in the first couple bites, teeters on the knifeedge between good and smug, but eventually you realize it doesnt taste. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast.
Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Denzel washington the book of eli movie promo grace hill media warner bros. The interview took place in january 2010 in hollywood. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Sure, the quality may not be too of theline, but with their coupons, you can really stretch a dollar on items like. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Eli trudges across the landscape with a bible in his backpack. 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. Their next work, uncensored videos was broadcast on.
In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. This happened to me about 3 years ago i was looking for a backpack. 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. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power. The book of eli falls prey to several of the problems that the road had, and while it wasnt as big a failure as that film, its still a lot of apocalyptic wasteland to get through.
The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod. We reveal some of the book of elis easter eggs syfy. I cant imagine a movie coming out this year thats gonna top the book of eli for sheer awesomisity. Denzel washington is eli, who keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into a savage wasteland.
Interview with directors allen and albert hughes on the book of eli, what took so long to make a new film, denzel washington, and gary oldman. 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. He finds an abandoned house and searches it for anything that can be useful. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a better future. Denzel washington stars as the most righteous killer since travis bickle. Many of you may already know this, but harbor freight tools is an excellent option for rounding out a bugout bag with affordable gear. The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of elis task. The movie was the book of eli with denzel washington. Solara catches up to eli and leads him to the towns water supply, hoping to accompany him on his travels, but he traps her inside and continues alone. Direct from the set of the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack with two front straps. Exact same model and color featured in movie book of eli. The book of eli denzel washington backpack movie props.
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