But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. Eli this article contains a free bible study resource on the subject of eli. What is the problem with tying christianity to a specific political party. I also think that the book of eli will not be preaching to the choir. The book of eli also happens to be about someone named eli, although unfortunately hes not a vampire. The characters are very well acted, the action is fluid and well choreographed, and the setting seeps into your skin, immersing the viewer in a world devoid of faith but in desperate need of salvation. Jul 26, 2016 melchizedek is one of the most intriguing characters the bible says almost nothing about.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. Now, i can buy that eli has made it his mission to protect it. How were the disciples of jesus important to the new testament church. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind.
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. Sep 08, 2018 in this book and this story, my character, eli, is sort of the narrator of the book not so much the movie but you really get a sense of what its like to live at this time and what it. The final plot twist is creative, unexpected, and poetically just. 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. 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. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. The action and the story use each other and both suffer. Thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for. A hardhitting reporter becomes entangled in the story shes trying to break when she. 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. The bible that eli carries is hardbound, with a locking brass clasp. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. 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. Sep 06, 2018 lists of books in various bibles tanakh hebrew bible law or pentateuch. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. What woman in the bible did eli think was drunk answers.
Instead, hes a guy who travels around postapocalyptic california protecting a rare book that spoiler. 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. With their latest film, the book of eli, theyve finally moved past the verge of unraveling and leapfrogged all the way to the postapocalyptic, as denzel washington roams a sere landscape. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Passing through is eli denzel washington, a quiet man on a mission to preserve and protect the only remaining copy of the bible a book that carnegie wants, as he knows with knowledge comes power.
Lili taylor the nun and sadie sink stranger things costar in this haunted house tale with a twist. The bible that they used was so beautiful, and i really, really wanted it, but i think the director has it. 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. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. And so far as eli knows, the last king james bible in existence. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. There is also reference to where eli is mentioned in the holy bible. Jan 15, 2010 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you. In spite of the r rating for violence and language, i did like this movie. With his desperate parents in tow, an 11yearold boy with a debilitating illness checks into an isolated clinic to undergo experimental therapy. Despite my surprise and joy at seeing an actor of denzel washingtons stature tackle a project with such saving christianity overtones to it, by the end of the book of eli even this church of the brethren minister was ready for the bible to be destroyed. You may unsubscribe from bible gateway s emails at any time. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens, devra.
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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Apr 29, 2008 there is no book of eli in the bible although there is a priest called eli see 1sam. Eli s mission was to travel west, but he had trouble as carnegie wanted his bible, carnegie and his men put up a fight to get the bible too. Both of these make the movie entertaining, but it needed to make up its mind about its own agenda. 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. The film takes its style and set design from the postapocalyptic action movies of the 80s like the road warrior and escape from new york. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book in the bible, revelation.
Jan 16, 2010 in the book of eli, the taciturn christ figure with a mission, eli denzel washington, is trying to transport the last surviving copy of the bible to whats left of san francisco. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. May 19, 2016 i really wanted the bible gary oldmans character is searching for in the the book of eli. She was said to be a daughter of amminadab, and a sister of nahshon, from the tribe of judah exodus 6. Given that the movie is intense and rated r for violence and language, it will attract a different crowd than the typical wholesome family films.
The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. In the old testament, eli was the high priest and last judge of israel, who trained the prophet samuel. Jan 15, 2010 this time theres a purpose to the postapocalypse. Denzel washington plays a postapocalyptic warrior, eli, who has been walking west for thirty years through a devastated landscape, carrying a sole book, the bible. Kate followed in her little sisters footsteps, and has held a variety of roles on the big screen and on tv, including american horror story and house of cards. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Eli is the chosen one,carnegie is satan, and the prostitute is mary magdalene. It is funny that one of the last shots shows the printed bible being put on a shelf among important books of other religions, trying to show that the film. 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. The book of eli should shoot to the top of your netflix queue. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info. At a time when theaters are experiencing a glut of doomsday scenarios, the hughes ashen, bombedout future world looks a little too familiar, no matter how crisply they present it.
The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. There are characters from the bible in the book of eli. Rooney mara is an actress who you might recognize from the girl with the dragon tattoo and the social network. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens. Eli trudges across the landscape with a bible in his backpack. The book of eli takes the form of an ultraviolent graphic novel, with washington as a steely man with no name type who cuts a righteous path through the gullets of sinners and savages. Arriving in the movies version of dodge city, he finds a saloon run by the one man who wants that book more than he. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Jan 16, 2010 after the commercials theyve been showing, i dont think im spoiling anything for anyone when i say that elis book otherwise known as the book of eli is actually a king james bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of eli. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. I mean, come on the book of eli i should have figured that one out immediately. Discussion okay so i just got around to watching a six year old movie starring denzel, oldman, kunis, and many many more amazing actors, so im already behind the curve on this one.
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 2010 solara makes a stand scene 810. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. Through eli, comes the message that the bible is powerful and that one should allow god to direct our lives. In addition, youll find great book recommendations that may be of interest to you based on your search and purchase history, as well as the most wished for and most gifted books. High quality the book of eli gifts and merchandise. The name eli is a boys name of hebrew origin meaning ascended, uplifted, high. It even justifies why milas character did what she did in the end. The hebrew names are taken from the first line of each book in the original hebrew. 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. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.
Eli starts heading west again only to find solara following him. This film has plenty of features, in pretty intense action scenes, good acting and visuals, and an amazing twist at the end. When eli encounters a group of road bandits, behind them is a tunnel structure with a bold 14. Delilah in the bible is best known as the one who brought about the ruin of samson. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Solara mila kunis attacks carnegies gary oldman men and makes an escape, killing redridge ray stevenson in the process. Jan 21, 2010 there are some good things to mention about the book of eli, including denzel washingtons solemn performance and the pacing the hughes brothers give it their usual calm yet forceful energy. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. More than a book theres 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. While eli is a full name on its own, it can be a shortened form of elijah, elias, eliezer, or even elliot. This gives the movie a much deeper meaning than just entertainment. Overall, i really enjoyed this film because it had an interesting concept. That background might render the book of eli controversial for some religious literalists. The english names are from the septuagint and vulgate translations.
A boy receiving treatment for his autoimmune disorder discovers that the. Delilah lived in the valley of sorek, which lay on the border between the territories of the ancient philistines and the israelite tribe of dan. Denzel washingtons speech will leave you speechless one of the most eye opening speeches ever duration. How the idol fell down before the ark bible story for children and adults this famous how the idol fell down before the ark bible story for adults, teens and children about eli is a free, printable bible study resource which can be read by teens or adults or used at sunday school for. If this is how much of hollywood interprets christianity, then its no wonder so many. A boy receiving treatment for his autoimmune disorder discovers that the house hes living in isnt as safe as he thought. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. Hes only mentioned in three books of the bible, but that doesnt stop people from having lots to say about this character. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. For one, it portrays the message that the bible is powerful and that we should allow god to direct our lives. 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.
Solara is a representation of jesuss loyal disciples. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. 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. 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.
In trying to persuade eli to stay, as he can see the value of a man who can fight like him, he sends solara to his room and she discovers the book. With charlie shotwell, kelly reilly, max martini, lili taylor. Its the last copy of the bible on earth, and people battle over it albeit we dont know its the bible until the very end. On the surface, one would think the movie is titled the book of eli because of the book the bible he carries. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe. The book of elis hughes brothers talk apocalypse, violence. 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.
The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. Carnegie finds out about the book and sends his henchman, redridge to get it but eli has already gone. He was also judge of israel, at shiloh, for 40 years. In a very short space of time two postapocalyptic films have been release, the brilliant the road which is aiming for oscar glory, and the action packed the book of eli which is appealing for the mass audience. In the book of eli she portrays solara, the stepdaughter of carnegie gary oldman, the head of a makeshift town filled with criminals and killers. Eli denzel washington, one of humanitys survivors, is heeding the word of the lord to protect the worlds only remaining bible and bring its teachings to the west. The book of eli works just fine as an action blockbuster, but its much more than that. Jan 15, 2010 this was probably something to do with the writers and they way they saw eli. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from the movie the book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe skip to navigation press enter. The bible has gone through many printings in many versions and many languages since 1450 when the first. It provides facts, a biography and information about this famous biblical character for bible study. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending.