At the sanctuary, eli has died, but not before reciting the entire book. Denzel washington in the book of eli can you talk about the fight training you had to do for the book of eli. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards.
The image measures 1802 1418 pixels and was added on 3 september mila kunis stars as solara in warner bros. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie. However, if you are looking for a film with beautiful cinematography, solid acting and a little bit of fun action then you will be pleased. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the book. Eli denzel washington is carrying a book that will save humanity and give people something to believe in. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli. 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. 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 house. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to.
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. Denzel washington has the sort of actor intensity needed to play an apocalyptic superhero, and the book of eli positions him as such. Washington and the hughes brothers do a good job of establishing this. In the book of eli, after eli denzel washington has shot most of carnegies gary oldman henchmen and redridge ray stevenson has already missed killing him twice, eli and redridge are facing each other in the street. Denzel washingtons apocalypse drama is out on dvd this week. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. 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.
The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. The book of eli, a 2010 film, was made from a script by gary whitta. Stars of eli denzel washington the book of eli star denzel washington spoke with cbr news about his new film, developing the character of eli, some of the movies deeper themes, learning how to fight with a sword and more. What martial arts did denzel washington use in the equalizer. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. A post apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a message from our facebook bot. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli he is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall biography thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Jan 15, 2010 how is denzel washington as the lead and mila kunis, too. Denzel washington explains why the equalizer 2 is his.
Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. 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. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. Feel free to send us your trailer requests and we will do our best to hunt it. Computer animation was used to show the cat being killed. 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. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. Actor denzel washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in an array of feature films, including glory, malcolm x, training day and fences. 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.
Denzel washington explains why the equalizer 2 is his first. In eli, what does god want denzel to do with the book, if not preach from it. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. We rank all his films, including the equalizer, flight, training day, remember the titans, malcolm x, and more. Safe house is washingtons second highest grossing film in his career and it. Though in the vein of recent films like 2012, a blockbuster about the end of the world as predicted by the mayan calendar, evangelical movie buffs are touting the book of eli as a rare major studio release where the protagonist is unabashedly a christian. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is.
When carnegie learns eli has one, he orders him to hand over the book or be killed. It isnt stated but its implied he died from his gunshot wound. Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli, starring denzel washington, hits theaters jan. 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. I did not see it coming and that is why i was similarly surprised to learn that there would be a. Jul 19, 2018 denzel washington does mention two films where the topic at least came up. 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 does mention two films where the topic at least came up. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds.
Biography thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states. 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. Sep 17, 2010 the book of eli, a 2010 film, was made from a script by gary whitta. Why doesnt redridge kill eli at the end of the first shootout. If you are looking for a film with some deeper meaning then i would not recommend it. Ending spoiler for man on fire 2004, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. I love almost everything about the book of eli and cant. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the 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. 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. Does he have to deliver it to some dude who is better suited to preach from it. In this unintended sequel to the road, which is also currently playing in theaters, eli denzel washington, may or may not be a messiah. That and a quiet denzel washington wielding a sword sets up the book of eli, yet another postapocalyptic thriller set in the future or lack thereof.
Denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a. 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. I assumed at the time that denzel washington had got religion or. To date, the script has not been released in novel form for the public market in hard cover or paper back. In the book of eli why did denzel washington s character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Training day 2001 a fascinating look at the gray world of drug enforcement. The only example ive seen is the book of eli, but that was enough to come. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary. Denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing.
The book of eli has the potential to be a great film or complete rubbish depending on your expectations of what is to come. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Denzel washington is denzel washington, you can take that however you like. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Did you use those characters or films as kind of as a reference point in getting to elis head. Safe house is washingtons second highest grossing film in his career and it seems there was talk of making a prequel. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. When eli refuses to give up the book, carnegie orders him killed.
He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. Of course, elis nearly 30year journey hasnt exactly been an easy one. 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. 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. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Denzel washington has won oscars for his movie performances, but which is his best. Maybe i am just stupid but i thought that the twist in book of eli was really great.
Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Ethan hawke plays a young cop that is to shadow the leader of an antidrug team for a day. Dec 17, 2019 actor denzel washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in an array of feature films, including glory, malcolm x, training day and fences. The book of eli hairless cat approaching dead mans foot in forest.
Denzel washington, gary oldman, chris browning directed by. Off script denzel was on with jamie foxx link above and foxx told the story of him running to hug star washington when foxx was an unknown kid, and being subdued by a washington elbow and he briefly talked about that. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. The story involves a lone wanderer denzel washington who wears a. The reasons for heading in that direction havent been revealed yet, but eli denzel washington is committed to seeing the plan through because he knows, somehow, its the only hope for the future. 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. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. When carnegies gary oldman men attack, eli denzel washington takes them all down singlehandedly. Feel free to send us your trailer requests and we will do our best to hunt it down. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington.
He was shot in the gut and if he didnt receive proper medical care, he would have died slowly, but definitely would have died eventually. Needless to say the cat does not survive and is, in fact, eaten later. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. 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. 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.
Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli 1. 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. The book of eli, starring denzel washington, hits theaters jan. A printing press begins producing copies of the bible, and lombardi places one on a bookshelf between the tanakh and the quran.