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. My mind had a picture, but i couldnt find it anywhere. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film.
Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. God informed eli to proceed to a place where the good book can take root in the new world, and those who get in his way must be violently dealt with.
The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. The book of eli bts elis weapon of choice 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man. Many of you may already know this, but harbor freight tools is an excellent option for rounding out a bugout bag with affordable gear. Dec 14, 2012 denzel washington s upcoming postapocalyptic scifi movie the book of eli knows its only the latest in a long, venerable line of similarly themed movies, and it actually pays homage to them with easter eggs. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. But the book of eli doesnt get too biblical, mostly content to spout a few. Evan jones, left, and denzel washington star in the book of eli. Denzel washington s upcoming postapocalyptic scifi movie the book of eli knows its only the latest in a long, venerable line of similarly themed movies, and it actually pays homage to them with easter eggs brother directors allen and albert hughes slipped references to postapocalyptic films and other classics into eli spoilers ahead.
For sale oakley panel pack backpack sheet metal book of eli. 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. 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. Add this item from the book of eli to your movie memorabilia collection today. Same backpack used in the 2010 film, the book of eli. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. The book of eli dvd arapahoe libraries bibliocommons. Denzel washington is eli, who keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into a savage wastelandand into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord gary. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Knife id needed denzel washington in book of eli discussion in general knife discussion started by maprik, jul 29, 2012. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Its a movie book of eli all survival cache followers or interested parties.
According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. It is perhaps unwise to give up everything including water and food for a book, or a bag of gold coins. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. The oakley brand backpack is a heavily distressed with leather ties and the bottom stitched on. The movie was the book of eli with denzel washington. Sure, the quality may not be toooftheline, but with their coupons, you can really stretch a dollar on items like.
Just before he cooks the cat, eli searches the house hes in. The book of eli and the identity in a world of scarcity and devastation. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people. We reveal some of the book of elis easter eggs syfy. 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. Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his. The backpack played an important part in the movie. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. The book of eli bts denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd. They made their first short film, how to be a burglar shortly after freshman year.
While he does so, he touches the contents of a shelf in order to glean what its contents are. Tarps gloves face masksrespirators cordage flashlightswork lights multi toolshand tools folding sawlarge knives ammo cansstorage safety. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. 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. Perhaps the obvious struck me time and time again, but it seemed the most single important pivotal aspect of eli s survival boiled down to water. The book of eli denzel washington backpack movie props. 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 goes over his past and how a very important person in his life made him become motivated. There seems to be a new apocalypse movie every season.
Survive in a postapocalyptic world with book of elis bug. List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. Silver pictures eli walks alone in postapocalyptic america. In english, dubbed french, or dubbed spanish, with optional english for the hearing impaired or french or spanish. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. This happened to me about 3 years ago i was looking for a backpack. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. Brother directors allen and albert hughes slipped references to postapocalyptic films and other classics into eli spoilers ahead. A hand to guide me in the book a hand to guide me by denzel washington is a nonfiction book thats telling the story of famous or non famous folks, who had once have someone in their life to guided them to being success at what they are doing today. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. 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 bluray disc redwood city public library. 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.
Denzel washington protects the integrity of the book of eli. Exact same model and color featured in movie book of eli. 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. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Eli washington walks alone in postapocalyptic america. The titular eli washington is a modernday prophet who wanders the remnants of the interstate highway systems heading west, with the last known copy of the holy bible in his backpack. Nov 01, 2005 in denzel washingtons book a hand to guide me there are many stories that show how people have been guided by others. The first story that the book has is denzel washingtons himself. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power.
His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. I want to order a coffee mug that says elis cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. Denzel washingtons upcoming postapocalyptic scifi movie the book of eli knows its only the latest in a long, venerable line of similarly themed movies, and it actually pays homage to them with easter eggs brother directors allen and albert hughes slipped references to postapocalyptic films and other classics into eli spoilers ahead. In english, dubbed french, or dubbed spanish, with optional english for the hearing impaired or french or spanish subtitles. Eli replies pay for what, since he cant see all the visual clues that solara is giving him. Carnegie dreams of building more towns and controlling the people by using the power of a certain book, the same book that is in elis possession. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinnes s condensed version. 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. 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.
Their next work, uncensored videos was broadcast on. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. 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. Hey guys, what knife is denzel washington slicing people up with in the book of eli. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness. In the book he loots it out of a crazy prices shop in a deserted mall. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washington s portrayal. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. 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. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washingtons. Movie moments the book of eli 2010 the final prayer denzel washington mila kunis no is assumed nor infringement intended.
In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. The book of eli dvd johnson county library bibliocommons. Perhaps the obvious struck me time and time again, but it seemed the most single important pivotal aspect of elis. Jan 31, 2010 denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. I wonder if thou shalt not steal covers the 2 hours of my life that went missing whilst watching that guff. Carnegie dreams of building more towns and controlling the people by using the power of a certain book, the same book that is in eli s possession. Survive in a postapocalyptic world with book of eli. Their parents divorced when they were two years old, and they began making movies at age 12. 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. Jul 02, 2012 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. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. 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. We reveal some of the book of elis easter eggs syfy wire. Eli trudges across the landscape with a bible in his backpack.
As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washingtons portrayal. Sure, the quality may not be too of theline, but with their coupons, you can really stretch a dollar on items like. Denzel washingtons upcoming postapocalyptic scifi movie the book of eli knows its only the latest in a long, venerable line of similarly. Denzel washington stars as the most righteous killer since travis bickle. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. The goal is to show the construction of identity in a world destroyed.
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