Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred book the oakley inmate was introduced in 2008, and as most oakleys consists of only the most hightech materials and lenses, which creates one of the most lightweight, clear and protective pair of specs you can get. A clever script and a compelling visual strategy make the. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. This is the recently released mc toys f034 16 scale the end walker 12inch figure which is inspired by based on the character denzel washington played in the 2010 american postapocalyptic action film the book of eli. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washingtons portrayal. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. Eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. The book of eli 2010 with his role as a hardened loner traveling through a blighted landscape in the hughes brothers new movie, washington. Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater, tshirt, pants, belt. 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. This is the fight scene in the book of eli where eli shoos away a cat and then goes to leave and encounters a beatdow he clears all them out and does a great job with it my favorite scene in the.
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 equalizer 2 all clips and trailer compilation denzel washington action thriller sequel. 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. Sep 17, 2010 the book of eli, a 2010 film, was made from a script by gary whitta. 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. The book of eli 2010 thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for humanitys. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the end its the film that has really screwed the pooch. Denzel washington is a mysterious drifter who holds the last hope for mankinda biblein a desolate future. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me.
List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. Perhaps the obvious struck me time and time again, but it seemed the most single important pivotal aspect of elis survival boiled down to water. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they. 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. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. Jan 14, 2010 for a guy whos just seen the end of the world, denzel washington is surprisingly upbeat.
Jan 10, 2019 the book of eli 2010 denzel washington fight seane in hindi dubbed part 2 duration. Gary oldman, denzel washington, mila kunis, jennifer beals. Watch the book of eli streaming online hulu free trial. Jan 21, 2010 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. Also stream the book of eli on your mobile, tablets and ipads plot. 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. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. Jan 15, 2010 this time theres a purpose to the postapocalypse. Denzel washington may hold over a million oscars and over a 100 prima functions. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie.
I am a massive fan of denzel washington and this film isnt like his normal roles with it being set in a post apocalyptic land with denzel making his way across a desolate wasteland protecting the book of eli. For a guy whos just seen the end of the world, denzel washington is surprisingly upbeat. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli.
How he could have viewed this flick as a vehicle for his talents is one of the. Denzel washington in the book of eli can you talk about the fight training you had to do for the book of eli. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr. The book of eli albert hughes, allen hughes, denzel. Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord set on possessing the book. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. 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. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli.
He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. The book of eli 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. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. This is the recently released mc toys f034 16 scale the end walker 12inch figure which is inspired by based on the character denzel washington played in the. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they realize their fatal mistake. Last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. To date, the script has not been released in novel form for the public market in hard cover or paper back. The world in book of eli while barren and hot, is also filled with brutal killers and savages, but there always appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. The book of eli 2010 full movie watch in hd online for.
The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. The book of eli, a 2010 film, was made from a script by gary whitta. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Jan 28, 2012 this is the fight scene in the book of eli where eli shoos away a cat and then goes to leave and encounters a beatdow he clears all them out and does a great job with it my favorite scene in the. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, while surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in. The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible.
Eli denzel washington, one of humanitys survivors, is heeding the word of the lord to protect the worlds only remaining bible and. The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i worked with danny a bit. 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. Denzel washington, gary oldman and the end of the world glenn mcdonald. Coupled fine performances by denzel washington, mila kunis and gary oldman, we see the best of both worlds here.
Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the book. Denzel washington squares off against gary oldman in this global smash action movie directed by the hughes brothers. Sharen davis, denzel washington, udo schenk, erik olsen, steve richards, maria koschny, joel silver. A clever script and a compelling visual strategy make the book of eli a superior post. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. The book of eli 2010 download movie for mobile in best quality 3gp and mp4 format. Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind.
The star of the film, denzel washington, is also one of its producers. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. Unless youre particularly observant its not outright apparent that hes blind when watching the first time until the very end of the movie when the camera zooms in and you can see his eyes are clouded. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington fight seane in hindi dubbed part 2 duration. The actor projects a studied, scowling quiet for much of his new postarmageddon thriller the book of. A lone warrior denzel washington wanders the postapocalyptic desert that was once america, battling lawlessness to realize his hope of a better future. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. The book of eli bar fight scene uncut by desireable salamander. 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. Aug 26, 20 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. In a very short space of time two postapocalyptic films have been release, the brilliant the road which is aiming for oscar glory, and the action packed the book of eli which is appealing for the mass audience. Jun 20, 2010 last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli.