Remember, he asked solaris mother when she lost her sight she. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. 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. After looking around i saw that im not the only one who questions whether or not he is. Read the the book of eli movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. Thats how he could read braille, and had a braille bible. Straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington silver with 5 holes, metal sword with a serrated outside and smooth inside. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. 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. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. In the book of eli, the actor portrays a man, in a postapocalyptic world attempting to make his way across america in an attempt to keep the last remaining copy of the bible out of the wrong hands.
Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. 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. Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before. After a break from the business for several years, they returned with the riveting motion picture the book of eli starring award winning actor denzel washington. Most likely, redridge is giving solara a chance to escape carnegies regime. Jun 26, 2018 despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli 1. Both mel gibsons character and clint eastwoods character in their respective movies are morallyambiguous antiheroes wholl do almost anything for money or fuel. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. I admire denzel washington very much as an actor, so i decided to read this book. He has honed his hearing to allow him with echolocation clicking of his tongue when needed to be able to tell where a shooter is, he knows approximately how many men hes against. Hes just so great at playing intelligent, strong, capable. But the weird part for someone as popular as him is that hes not so big on playing likable heroes. 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. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Search, discover and share your favorite the book of eli gifs.
Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinnes s condensed version. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. 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. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival.
Jan 15, 2010 jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes. This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washington s life uptodate 19941996. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. Eli was blind before the war and after finding the bible and hearing gods voice he regained his sight until his task was completed finding a safe place for the bible this is why he did things a blind man would do and could read braille and also why is eyes were normal at the start of the film and clouded and the end. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Eli, who can smell lurking highjackers determined to rob and kill him long before they get close, is.
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. Just because the bible is written in braille doesnt mean he is blind. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washington s fictional character eli carried, that book is a braille publication of the king james version of the bible. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. After i have finished reading it, i was not disappointed with him as a man.
The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. After watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. 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. 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.
The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. It tells about his childhood, youth, and his family background. Was good at chewing it up in training day when he did get the oscar. New out this week in uk cinemas is the hughes brothers book of eli, a postapocalyptic tale in which a lone warrior, denzel washington fights his way across the wastelands of america in order to protect the sacred book of eli that holds the secrets to saving the future of humanity. Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about to eat, thank you for a roof over our heads on cold nights such as this, thank you for companionship in hard times like. Everybody loves denzel washington, including me, but im not 100% sure why. Heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal.
The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. He discusses why he became a producer of the film, getting in shape for the role, weapons and. Denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli.
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. If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. The book of eli works just fine as an action blockbuster, but its much more than that. Jan, 2010 heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli. 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. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. Is denzel washingtons character in the book of eli blind. Interview with denzel washington, mila kunis, and gary oldman. Eli was blind, if you didnt understand at the end of the movie, there may have been some parts that didnt make that clear.
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. Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film. Mar 30, 2010 book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs. But one man named carnegie gary oldman, the head of a makeshift town of thieves and gunmen, is committed to getting possession of the book, as he. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test.
Interview with denzel washington for the book of eli youtube. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Sep 21, 2014 after watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time.
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