Denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. 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. Eli, who can smell lurking highjackers determined to rob and kill him long before they get close, is. After i have finished reading it, i was not disappointed with him as a man. Mar 30, 2010 book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. I admire denzel washington very much as an actor, so i decided to read this book.
Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about to eat, thank you for a roof over our heads on cold nights such as this, thank you for companionship in hard times like. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is.
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. Search, discover and share your favorite the book of eli gifs. Jan, 2010 heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli. Ill be honest with you, the book of eli panel at last summers san diego comiccon garnered little attention, despite having stars denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis in attendance, as. 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. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. He has honed his hearing to allow him with echolocation clicking of his tongue when needed to be able to tell where a shooter is, he knows approximately how many men hes against. After a break from the business for several years, they returned with the riveting motion picture the book of eli starring award winning actor denzel washington. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting eli s canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in. 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. If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival.
His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. After looking around i saw that im not the only one who questions whether or not he is. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Interview with denzel washington, mila kunis, and gary oldman. In the book of eli, the actor portrays a man, in a postapocalyptic world attempting to make his way across america in an attempt to keep the last remaining copy of the bible out of the wrong hands. Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before.
The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. It tells about his childhood, youth, and his family background.
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. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinnes s condensed version. Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. 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 works just fine as an action blockbuster, but its much more than that. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film. Sep 21, 2014 after watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time.
America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. Interview with denzel washington for the book of eli youtube. Both mel gibsons character and clint eastwoods character in their respective movies are morallyambiguous antiheroes wholl do almost anything for money or fuel. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. Hes just so great at playing intelligent, strong, capable. Is denzel washingtons character in the book of eli blind. Just because the bible is written in braille doesnt mean he is 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 possibly a prototype or used for training.
Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson. Eli was blind, if you didnt understand at the end of the movie, there may have been some parts that didnt make that clear. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. Thats how he could read braille, and had a braille bible. Was good at chewing it up in training day when he did get the oscar. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props.
But one man named carnegie gary oldman, the head of a makeshift town of thieves and gunmen, is committed to getting possession of the book, as he. Heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli. 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. 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. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. Everybody loves denzel washington, including me, but im not 100% sure why. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Most likely, redridge is giving solara a chance to escape carnegies regime. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic.
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. After watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time. This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washington s life uptodate 19941996.
Read the the book of eli movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. 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. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent.
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. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. He discusses why he became a producer of the film, getting in shape for the role, weapons and. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli 1. But the weird part for someone as popular as him is that hes not so big on playing likable heroes.
Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. 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. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. Straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington silver with 5 holes, metal sword with a serrated outside and smooth inside. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
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