Biographical epic of the controversial and influential black nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a smalltime gangster, to his ministry as a member of the nation of islam. Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washington s life uptodate 19941996. In his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. Carnegie gary oldman steals the bible but finds that the book is in braille and cant read it. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to. The road, however, is a far deeper, more serious and bleaker film than the book of eli. The book is the bible and elijah denzel washington is revealed to be blind. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they. It tells about his childhood, youth, and his family background.
The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. Denzel washington plays a solemn loner whos traveling west across the remains of postapocalyptic america. Jan, 2010 washington and the hughes brothers do a good job of establishing this man and his world, and at first, the book of eli seems destined to be solemn. Washington, all the action and, perhaps, the christian. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. Discover a summary of elijahs story, full scripture text, and related articles.
He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. Denzel washington and mila kunis, the book of eli jake coyle, ap entertainment writer in the future, according to the book of eli, well all dress like were in a nine inch nails video. The center of the apocalyptic thrillers promo, denzel washington wanders around the desolate wasteland of america and fights those trying to get a hold of the sacred book he is protecting. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. To see denzel washingtons entire filmography listed on traileraddict, hit the credits option below.
Book of eli denzel washington on the spirituality of the. Its not surprising, either, given that his father was a pentecostal preacher. Book of eli stars denzel washington and gary oldman chicago. Most everyone wears goggles and leather in the postapocalyptic wasteland of the book of eli.
But then eli arrives at a western town ruled by carnegie gary oldman, who, like all the local overloads in westerns and gangster movies, sits behind a big desk flanked by a tall bald guy and. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Denzel washington the book of eli 2010 trailer movie. 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. Denzel washington in the book of eli, a warner bros. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. The book of eli 2010 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 humanitys. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film.
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. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Spike lee hit a home run in this film by selecting denzel washington to portray malcolm x. 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.
See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Denzel washington by chris nickson nook book ebook. Similar to the life of jesus, elijah performs marveling acts to demonstrate the validity of god to the people of israel. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to. Elijah recites the entire bible from memory to record keepers at san quentin prison. Phillip chandler 18 episodes 20192019 for queen and country reuben james 1988. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. After i have finished reading it, i was not disappointed with him as a man. Lee has a supporting role, while black panther party cofounder bobby seale, the rev. When elijah was taken by god, elisha picked up his mantle and assumed the role as prophet.
Eli bumps the bottom step with his foot before going up the porch steps of the couples house, presumably to gauge where the steps are credit to jeremyogles. Denzel washington list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The bible story of elijah is from the first book of kings, describing his miraculous feats and redemption of the people of israel from the evil king ahab. Jan 15, 2010 elisha followed elijah just how solara did eli in this movie. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. 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. Quite resourceful at surviving, he doesnt want any trouble from anyone, but will defend both himself even to the point of killing others and the highly valued book in his possession. With denzel washington, angela bassett, delroy lindo, spike lee. The new promo builds on and extends what we saw from the first teaser trailer and shows off much more of the secondary characters, combined with plenty of action. The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the end its the film that has really screwed the pooch. The story involves a lone wanderer denzel washington who wears a name tag saying hi. 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.
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. To see the recent video additions filed under this actor, click recently added below. Directed and cowritten by spike lee, the film stars denzel washington in the title role, as well as angela bassett, albert hall, al freeman jr. First trailer for denzel washingtons the book of eli. The second trailer for the upcoming denzel washinton starrer, the book of eli, has debuted online ealier today for your viewing pleasure. I believe it was actually elisha that who begged to follow elijah, and elijah was like ok, but hurry up lol. Survivors exist in small, rough towns or as road bandits, waylaying hapless travelers.
With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Denzel washington the book of eli 2010 trailer movie forums. Jul 24, 2009 the center of the apocalyptic thrillers promo, denzel washington wanders around the desolate wasteland of america and fights those trying to get a hold of the sacred book he is protecting. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. 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. This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washingtons life uptodate 19941996. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Since then, denzel washington has continued to dazzle fans in films such as devil in a blue dress, the pelican brief, and the remake of the bishops wife, costarring whitney houson. I admire denzel washington very much as an actor, so i decided to read this book. 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism.
Book of eli stars denzel washington and gary oldman. We might take both as a reference to the prophet elijah. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics as they tell their lifechanging stories of mentorship. A meteorite and a subsequent war 30 years earlier has scorched the earth. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. One such traveler is eli denzel washington, who is the ultimate survivalist and is extremely handy with a blade. Denzel washington is one of hollywoods famously religious stars, and its evident in movies like his book of eli. 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. In the future, according to the book of eli, well all dress like were in a nine inch nails video. It was as if denzel literally became malcolm x in the scenes where he delivered his speeches. Evan jones, left, and denzel washington star in the book of eli. Starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, michael gambon, evan jones, jennifer beals.