In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. Harbuts story of the bible contains the famous and great stories in their connected order forming a continuous history of the bible and its greatest stories, including the eli bible story, which is suitable for adults and teens, young children and kids, catholic or. 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.
The book of eli 2010 explained in hindi book of eli movie ending explain. Eli has been walking west across the devastated landscape of america for 30 years, on his way to the sea. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. A thickspined chopper of a blade, it is crafted from. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. Sep 08, 2009 the novel tells the story of eli books 10th and americas 200th summer, 1976. When hannah came to shiloh to pray for a son, eli initially accused her of drunkenness, but when she protested her innocence, eli wished her well. Toy story 2 by schroederdesign graphic design minimal movie poster, film, cinema. Katelyn beaty, editor, christianity today magazine, her. Denzel washingtons portrayal of malcolm x in the 1992 drama illustrates the unwavering courage of this iconic civil rights leader. Denzel washington is an actor, producer, and director. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not.
There is also an oral tradition of eli, which i have on good authority, and which has helped guide me in the writing of this book. Now, if you go looking your bible for the book of eli, you wont find one. 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. Eli was the high priest kohen gadol of shiloh, the secondtolast israelite judge succeeded only by samuel before the rule of the kings of israel and judah. If i told you, gd has said, thou shalt not eat shrimp, and can point in the book, then it has more weight. As postapocalyptic movie fiction goes, the book of eli is not a crowdpleaser like the mad max series nor silly like any of the planet of the apes films. Consider another story about the two priestly sons of eli, hophni and phinehas. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Now it was the practice of the priests with the people that whenever anyone offered a sacrifice and while the meat was being boiled, the servant of the priest would come with a threepronged fork in his. A moral tale on the peril of faltering fatherhood and unfaithful priestly ministry.
We also see are rather stunning portrait of poor parenting and poor priestly leadership in the person of of high priest of the sanctuary at shiloh, eli. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. A true story about cool kids and crybabies by shannon hale and illustrated by leuyen pham runnerup. Why was the book of enoch really removed from the bible. But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. A moral tale on the peril of faltering fatherhood and unfaithful priestly ministry in the first book of samuel which we are reading now in daily mass, we see are rather stunning portrait of poor parenting and poor priestly leadership in the person of of high priest of the sanctuary at shiloh, eli. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. The book of eli is a tough one to call you may find yourself liking or disliking it based on your particular point of view. 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. Svaki mjesec posjeti nas vise od 4 500 000 surfera. The book is also known as harbuts story of the bible told for young and old. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. The book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010.
Make no mistake, the book of eli is a postapocalyptic actionadventure movie. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Jan 15, 2010 a road warrior of a different sort, the title character played by denzel washington in the book of eli spends much of the story traveling by foot across an eerie landscape, a long and quick. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to. 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. Rating is available when the video has been rented. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best actor. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Definitely not as campy as roland emmerichs 2012 or nearly as bleak as the recent bigscreen adaptation of cormac mccarthys famed novel the road, the book of eli is the story of a solitary mans.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a re. He is observant, curious, and often times ponders his surroundings regardless of his young age. Thanks to empire online and kinopoisk for two new english international posters for the wolfman.
He started in small film roles and television roles in the 1980s before his breakout role as tripp in glory. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a dark fable set in postapocalyptic america, starring denzel washington as a lone, holy warrior protecting the last extant copy of the bible. He also received three golden globe awards and a tony award. The book of eli, with its enterprising journeyman and marauding cannibals, at least initially looks like a futuristic samurai western featuring a hero with quasisupernatural or, as he. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an award winning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis unwavering faith as he honors god with his life and follows gods will no matter how hard the journey may be. In the reading from todays mass we are introduced to samuel for the first time. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. 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 roaming about.
This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. The book of eli minimal movie poster by arden avett minimal movie posters. We see elis faith remain steadfast as he faces many trials and tribulations, including. A road warrior of a different sort, the title character played by denzel washington in the book of eli spends much of the story traveling by foot across an eerie landscape, a long and quick. Set in 1971, the post documentary style feature film depicts the true story of. The story centers on a lone hero named eli denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of post apocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that might hold the key to saving the future of humanity.
Wonderland written by barbara oconnor 6th8th grade. The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of eli s task. 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 the united states. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. A really old high priest and civil judge in israel, eli is best known as his role as a fatherfigure and helped raise samuel, the first of. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. It may not actually be his name tag, but lets call him eli, anyway. Altared is a mustread for young christians hungering for a realistic, biblically rich take on love and marriage in the twentyfirst century.
Book of eli, the eli walks alone in postapocalyptic america. Mar 19, 2010 get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. With charlie shotwell, kelly reilly, max martini, lili taylor. God does seem to play an important role and there are a few times that some good messages are shared by eli. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the lord continue reading the story of eli. He notices that his family appears to be torn asunder by the consequences of the vietnam war his dad suffers from terrifying dreams and hallucinations, his sister discovers an unsettling fact about herself, and. Williams sound designersupervising sound editor eric a. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. Having an inordinate preoccupation with marital pursuits, sometimes at the cost of other christian priorities, commonly seen in. 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. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story.
Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. A boy receiving treatment for his autoimmune disorder discovers that the. Samuel was sleeping in the temple continue reading the story of eli. Hes a biblical character, but his story is tucked in 1 samuel. Starring denzel washington, gary oldman, michael gambon, mila kunis. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. Jan 15, 2010 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. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli. The story involves a lone wanderer denzel washington who wears a name tag saying hi. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. Cuban spies infiltrate exile groups in the 1990s to stop terrorism against the island, but at a high personal cost. Outstanding color grading feature film in a di process maxine gervais warner bros.
Also, we have a russian poster for the film and another one sheet for the. The book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. Now that story is in no way similar to eli mannings narrative but he did hear a voice and it happened to say geno smith is starting on sunday. A moral tale on the peril of faltering fatherhood and. It was one of a spat of post apocalyptic dramas with washed out color and characters who care more about surviving to the end of the day than dental hygiene.
The book of eli 2010 explained in hindi book of eli. Margaret hamilton as elmira gulch on her bicycle in the wizard of oz she. In the first book of samuel which we are reading now in daily mass, we see are rather stunning portrait of poor parenting and poor priestly leadership in the person of of high priest of the sanctuary at shiloh, eli. I turned 11 that summer and was transported back to long forgotten memories with details of leif garrett, a record player, gliding hands free on a bicycle and exploring woods. The post is a 2017 american historical political thriller film directed and produced by steven. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with. The book of eli is kind of like watching the book of mormon filmed and rewritten as a futuristic action movie, except with fewer hot bitches. 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. In the book of eli, i have 2 questions yahoo answers. Does this imply that he is blind and has been living completely by faith his entire life or is the punchline of the movie that he is the simply the last living man on earth who can read braille. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world. If the rumors are true about cage not wanting to be depicted holding a gun on any. Outstanding sound feature film chris jenkins rerecording mixer frank a.
The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Denzel washington, 61, won academy awards for his acting in glory and training day. He makes eye contact with many of the other characters in the movie, and he constantly seemed very aware of his surroundings which would indicate that he is not blind. Integrated this large and hefty blade is inspired by the machete 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. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of ascension press bestselling amazing grace series. If i had to give one theme that stood out among the rest it would certainly be faith eli exemplifies faith in spite of adversity.
There are heaps of instances in the movie where it is suggested that he may be blind, yet there are opposing scenes that suggest otherwise. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. In the 1990s, washington simultaneously starred in bigbudget films such as philadelphia and critically acclaimed films malcolm x and the hurricane, which gave him numerous. 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. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The story is more about eli and his mission than it is the bible or god. In addition to glory and training day, washington has starred in a soldiers story, malcolm x, the hurricane, the book of eli, flight, the equalizer, and the magnificent seven. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. In the film the book of eli, eli was led to a book by a voice in his head and he made it his mission to protect that book with his life. In the movie the book of eli we discover at the end that the bible eli has been carrying the entire movie is written in braille.
Jan 14, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. Eli really was on a mission from gd to take his word to the west, and therefore he was divinely protected. Eli the good details the story of eli, a tenyearold boy living in the summer of 1976. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli.
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