Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. Netflix keeps a pretty packed roster of original releases, and seems to put out new films rather quickly, so its possible we could see a sequel hitting the streaming giants library in 2021 or 2022 at the latest. Thats not to say there are not a lot of interesting releases, as we have many summer tv series hitting the home market ahead of their premieres. Eli and solara sleep by an old nuclear plant cooling tower. Of course there is eli, he claims to have heard a voice during all this which leads him to a bible under a pile of rubble.
Asked in the inheritance cycle eragon is there a sequel to brisingr. If u consider, that this movie is based on the bible, yes he was blind, because eli the priest was a real person and was blind too 1. 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. She were sad after eli of passing but knows it was just the way of the werld which swa not good anymore but did not know because before her timely. He looks out the window the next day, moving his eyes to and fro to take in the situation. God then tells him to take it to the other side of the world. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date.
Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. 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. Theres some ace postholocaust action, but you cant help feel you were invited to a party with. Home entertainment thebook of eli cant have a sequel thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Jan 14, 2010 they are a marketing company that only promotes quality entertainment. God tells eli denzel washington to go to a certain place, and there eli finds the last bible on the earth. But the priest eli was mentioned in 1 samuel and 2 samuel. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. Its interesting that both cite mad max, a film which is not described as a neowestern in its article despite pegging many of themes and tropes listed above, certainly far more than the book of eli does. 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. Aside from the title, there are no opening credits. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of view a sort of what if type of story. Because the book was delivered successfully cold 2 a person word for word. This scene showed bible to have so many pages, more than you expect a single book to have.
If youve actually seen the movie youd know the book of eli is the bible, specifically a braille version of the king james bible owned by the main character whose name is eli. I have written a remake where nothing changes except filling in the dead space with denzels thought remembrances of the exact words from the king james bible and every spoken word from coming from the. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. It is like reading a first draft by a person who has not had the simplest lessons in grammar. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end.
This time, the fate of the world is in the hands of the sons of eli. There is no ancient book of eli that was written in biblical times, it wasnt included in the bible because it never existed. However, the book of judges always mentions the years of oppression in contrast to the period of a judges dispensation. There is a reason why the movie is called book of eli and not book of whoever. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. And im sadbecause right nowthe tapestry needs to be rewoven. Book of eli 2 release date the only thing we know for sure right now is that it will be out in 2021. I have written a remake where nothing changes except filling in the dead space with denzels thought remembrances of the exact words from the king james bible and every spoken word from coming from the king james bible. The movie takes place in the future after an apocalyptic war. The rumor is that it will either be on hulu or netflix. Book of eli high carbon stainless machete swordmachete in high demand, this is the high carbon stainless steel version of the book of eli machete or sword. Trailer hd fanmade denzel washington eric and rob chronicles tom cruise pirates of the.
When she thinks hes asleep she goes to take a look at the book in his bag. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has been seeking a bible. The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. Find out where the book of eli is streaming, if the book of eli is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
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. Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. It was the bible, it was written in braille, eli was blind as it turns oh, so he memorized it from cover to cover. Jan 21, 2010 before there can be a sequel there needs to be a remake of the original. Its the end of the world, as we know it road warrior, waterworld, the postman, the road, i am legend postapocalypse films are a dime a dozen, so what makes the book of eli so different. And there are story elements, themes, and concepts in the book of eli that have real power. The whole movie leading up to that point had eli reciting scripture, and you knew he was a man of the bible, a man of faith. Eli reads the book and solara asks eli to read it to him. Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010.
The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. He also died from a gunshot wound he received because gary oldman shot him pointblank in the abdomen. Later when carnegie steals the book from eli there is just a cross on the book, not the book solara saw in his bag.
Eli, denzel washington possesses the last bible still in existence. There is no discernible reason why he should rule a gang unless its because hes the exception to the rule of. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date news will there be book of eli 2 horrible bosses 3 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date news will there be a horrible bosses 3 role models 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date news will there be a role models 2. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. I wonder when i will get there on arrival she said stoically but then bad guys like in side of a desert jumped off the road at her.
This will not play on most bluray players sold in north. It was a name tag and was attached to his backpack, not part of the book. There s a fork in the road, and eli makes the choice. It is beyond me why so many firstrate actors agree to appear in and produce. As for the shot hitting elis backpack, its possible. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. Despite his extensive work in television and cinema, this marks ross debut into feature film scoring. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Your thoughts on the movie if you have not yet seen the movie and dont want it to be spoilt for you then wait until you have seen it before you read any further. But as this chapter of elis book comes to a close, there is hope for a possible tom couglinmanning reunion.
The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. If eli is greenlit for a sequel, audiences could expect to see it within the next couple years. In the first house eli holes up in, he looks at the mouse, he roots through his bag, while moving his head to see better into the bag. Washington is carrying such a book, and while the film. When eli 2 could release if its greenlit if eli is greenlit for a sequel, audiences could expect to see it within the next couple years. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. So i went trusting there would be reasons to like the book of eli.
Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Claudia, pretending she cannot remember how to read it, tells carnegie that his leg wound has become. More than a book there s a scene where gary oldmans character makes a statement that the bible isnt just a book, its a weapon, and that made me go whoa.
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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. This would explain why redridge looked at the gun after he fired his first shot. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. American ultra 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release. The lamp of god had not yet gone out, and samuel was lying down in the house of the lord, where the ark of god was. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to.
Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. There is no ancient book of eli that was written in biblical times, it wasnt included in the bible because it. Why was there never a sequel to the movie the book of eli. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was.
In the book of eli, i have 2 questions yahoo answers. Jan 19, 2015 the book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. Parents need to know that the book of eli is very violent there s lots of weapon use, body parts getting chopped off, fighting, and dead bodies, as well as suggested rape sounds of ripping clothes and womens screams and takes place in a bleak future. Before there can be a sequel there needs to be a remake of the original. Jan 14, 2010 the book of eli 2 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. I put this together myself after seeing people actually disagreed about this. Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for his part in samuels first prophecy. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. If you havent heard of it yet are interested then continue if you dont mind the plot being told though i recommend you see it first, good movie. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli.
Eli in the bible was a jewish priest living in the days of the judges and serving god at the tabernacle in shiloh, a city near the hill country of ephraim 1 samuel 1. Jan 11, 2010 and there are story elements, themes, and concepts in the book of eli that have real power. Eli has always handled criticism and tough decisions with class even when his coach has a habit of throwing him under the bus. He is told to head west to take the bible to a safe place and he has been on this journey across postapocalyptic america for 30 years. The original soundtrack and score for the motion picture the book of eli, was composed by atticus ross, who has worked with the hughes brothers on two previous occasions, as well as artists such as nine inch nails, korn, and janes addiction. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. Was eli from the movie the book of eli major spoiler. I liked this film better than the road mainly because there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. As far as biblical symbolism, there s some standard connections between eli in the movie and eli in the bible.
Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Some scholars, like kessler, and nowack have argued that there is likely to have been some overlap between the time of samuel and that of eli. The 2nd trailer of the book of eli denzel and mila take the gloves off and shake the wasteland. 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. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. He recites a bit of it and then puts the book away. 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. As it usually this time of year, the selection of first run releases on the home market is rather weak, with only one certified hit. Not much, except an evangelical subplot that is not strong enough to be this films savior.
Ill go with the latter and say that elis decision was a class act. In the final scenes of the book of eli 2010, eli is dictating whole bible to lombardi. 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. 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. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. First, there is very little punctuation and the sentences, words, and even paragraphs are running together without spacing. If we are going with realism here, it could be said that improper maintenance caused the pistol to be significantly less accurate, so even if redridge was aiming directly at eli, if there was a significant amount of dirt or buildup in the barrel, it could cause the bullet to stray far off course. Aug 05, 2010 if youve actually seen the movie youd know the book of eli is the bible, specifically a braille version of the king james bible owned by the main character whose name is eli. And they need to be woven together like a fine tapestry in order for the denouement, the revelation, the end to work. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship.
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