The book of eli all comes down to one simplistic idea, and the result feels like. Whats the song denzel washington listens to on his ipod in. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The oakley brand backpack is a heavily distressed with leather ties and the bottom stitched on. As for the shot hitting elis backpack, its possible it hit something inside his pack which stopped the bullet. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Anyway, the stranger played by washington he totes a childs backpack with the name eli written inside is carrying a leatherbound bible, perhaps the last one in existence. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washington s portrayal. A boy and his dog 1975 is recognized as one of the earliest postapocalyptic movies, and a source of inspiration for many dystopian and postapoctalyptic movies and video games. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli denzel washington travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states.
Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups. Denzel washington brings gravity, but overall the book of. Hes just so great at playing intelligent, strong, capable. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. Add this item from the book of eli to your movie memorabilia collection today. Most everyone wears goggles and leather in the postapocalyptic wasteland of the book of eli. Jan, 2010 heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. 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.
In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Pictures the book of eli movie still no 20 denzel washington. It is produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. The setting is the devastated landscape of a ruined world. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people.
My mind had a picture, but i couldnt find it anywhere. Jan 17, 2010 whats the song denzel washington listens to on his ipod in the movie book of eli. Apparently theyre hard to get a hold of as oakley have sold out and arent making them anymore. The play is about an elderly couple who want children so badly, they invent a dead son. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a. He discusses why he became a producer of the film, getting in shape for the role, weapons and.
According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Eli s coming in the hughes brothers postapocalyptic thriller the book of eli, starring denzel washington. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. Everybody loves denzel washington, including me, but im not 100% sure why. Denzel washington stars as the most righteous killer since travis bickle. The book of eli is directed by the hughes brothers menace ii society, dead presidents from a screenplay by gary whitta. He also carries a gleaming silver knife and a shotgun, both of which hes. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. This weekend carly and i went to see the book of eli, starring denzel washington. 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. Mar 30, 2010 book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies.
The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary. Opening wide in theaters on january 15, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals and is rated r for some brutal violence and language. In postapocalyptic, wasteland america, washington plays eli, a sunglasswearing, nomadic. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. This backpack, ipod, and switchblade were used by the character eli, portrayed by actor denzel washington, in the 2010 motion picture, the book of eli. Jan 12, 2010 in the future, according to the book of eli, well all dress like were in a nine inch nails video. When eli refuses to give up the book, carnegie orders him killed. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod, and. I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. For sale oakley panel pack backpack sheet metal book of eli.
Eli has superherolike skills with a scimitar and is equally proficient. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. Direct from the set of the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack with two front straps. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. My friend was given this through work but has no use for it. Denzel washington is back to flexing his og status on the big screen with his. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Tramping through a postapocalyptic wasteland, denzel washington has the worlds only surviving bible in his backpack. 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. Song panoramic from the book of eli instrumental artist nostromo pilots.
Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinnes s condensed version. Oakley panel pack backpacklaptop bag, khaki, new as seen. Find great deals on ebay for oakley backpack book of eli. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. The sunglasses and backpack eli used throughout the movie were oakley. The book of eli 2010 hurting mother scene scene 410. Denzel washington is back to flexing his og status on the big screen with his latest movie, safe house.
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. Denzel washington wields sword and bible in the book of eli. Denzel washington stars as the most righteous killer since travis bickle, a bible in one hand and a blade in the other, in this sombretoned. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Nov 01, 2005 a hand to guide me in the book a hand to guide me by denzel washington is a nonfiction book thats telling the story of famous or non famous folks, who had once have someone in their life to guided them to being success at what they are doing today. If you want to go with certain mystical qualities the film presents, it could be said that divine. In this flick he plays a rogue cia agent on the run with a rookie agent ryan reynolds hot on his tail. Denzel washington tells students everything i have is by the grace of god. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider.
Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. This happened to me about 3 years ago i was looking for a backpack. The book of eli movie is a movie that attains perfection, of. 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. Eli is filled with bloody fight scenes, engaging cinematography, and intense mystery. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The book of eli is an interesting but exhausting film with few humorous moments. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the.
He walks the earth, heading west, with the last known copy of the bible in his backpack. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. The book of eli is a stylized, amped up postapocalyptic action film riding on the dusty shoulders of denzel washington the road with swordfights. Exact same model and color featured in movie book of eli. I highly recommend the book of eli, starring denzel. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Travelling with only himself and his backpack, he carries but one treasured possession with him, his book.
The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. 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. False reports claimed that he died in a snowboarding. Possibly one of his machetes, the bible, or something else. In 2010, denzel washington returned in this postapocalyptic set movie, about a precious item which he guards with his life, a book. Denzel washington is eli, who keeps his blade sharp and his survival. This was an great story and denzel shines as the lone wanderer on a mission.
The book of eli original theatrical trailer youtube. Denzel washington is eli, who keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into a savage wastelandand into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord gary. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. Perhaps the obvious struck me time and time again, but it seemed the most single important pivotal aspect of eli s survival boiled down to water. Armageddon again, by kurt loder denzel washington on a road to nowhere. The movie book of eli revolves around eli, who is delivering his copy of a book, the very last remaining king james version of the bible. May 24, 20 this weekend carly and i went to see the book of eli, starring denzel washington. Denzel washington brings gravity, but overall the book of eli wont. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe.
He also didnt memorise the bit in the bible thats says thou shalt not kill. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary oldman imprisons him, a poster of the movie a boy and his dog 1975 is visible. I am a massive fan of denzel washington and this film isnt like his normal. Eli denzel washington, a mysterious, solitary man who carries the last remaining bible in his backpack. If he kills them, eli says a little prayer afterward. Mc toys 16 the end walker 12 figure denzel washington in the book of eli 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. 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. I wonder if thou shalt not steal covers the 2 hours of my life that went missing whilst watching that guff.
I felt inspired by this movie and my faith was strengthened. 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. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Denzel washington latest news, breaking stories and comment. His name is eli denzel washington and he is on the alert for thieves. I admire denzel washington very much as an actor, so i decided to read this book. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Carnegie gary oldman threatens solaras mila kunis mother, claudia jennifer beals, to gain information about eli s bible.
See more ideas about the book of eli, post apocalypse and post apocalyptic. Maybe i am just stupid but i thought that the twist in book of eli was really great. Was good at chewing it up in training day when he did get the oscar. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer.
I did not see it coming and that is why i was similarly surprised to learn that there would be a. This last chapter in washington s film career includes a whole lot of great roles and great films, including his very first sequel ever, setting up the equalizer action franchise, that is a reboot of a 1980s tv showplus a dystopian future movie that got lost in a glut of endoftheworld and zombie apocalypse movies of the time but is worth another look and denzel s first ever. 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 plays eli, a loner who rambles across the postapocalyptic wasteland with an allimportant book in his backpack. Jan 14, 2010 the mysterious eli denzel washington, for his part, is a sort of oneman samurai priesthood.
In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord set on possessing the book. 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. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater. Denzel washington the book of eli sword large armory replicas. The landscape shot in new mexico is much like an old. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington killcount youtube. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. This authentic oakley tactical field gear backpack reminds me of the one that denzel washington used in the movie, book of eli. Interview with denzel washington for the book of eli youtube.
Eli trudges across the landscape with a bible in his backpack. Eli denzel washington travels on foot toward the west. Oakley panel pack backpacklaptop bag in khakinew and unused with tags. The bleak colors set the stage for a postapocolyptic world in which denzel navigate his way through, looking for food and tasked with protecting a very valuable book. I laughed out loud when carnegies goons dumped a sack of books on the floor and the da vinci code and a copy of. But the weird part for someone as popular as him is that hes not so big on playing likable heroes.
I highly recommend the book of eli, starring denzel washington no, it is not technically a christian movie by any means but the bible and god play a major role in the movie. 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. Its the same one as used by denzel washington in the movie the book of eli. Eli denzel washington has been walking for three decades, heading west toward the ocean. This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washington s life uptodate 19941996. Eli denzel washington, travels across a desolate, empty america, ruined by war. It tells about his childhood, youth, and his family background. God has informed him to proceed to a place where the word can take root in this new world, and woe be to anyone who gets in his way.
Most likely, redridge is giving solara a chance to escape carnegies regime. After i have finished reading it, i was not disappointed with him as a man. In postapocalyptic, wasteland america, washington plays eli, a sunglasswearing, nomadic warrior who has a. This one for sale may be a different oakley tactical field gear backpack, but it has the same distressed look that gives it. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from the movie. After numerous requests for a larger size, we are proud to say this machete welded by denzel washington himself is 26 inch long and features a satin finish, extremely sharp, 18 inch blade. 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. Just wanted to ask on the forum if anyone owns one, thanks. Oakley tactical field gear standard issue backpack rn. He does everything, or he did, as hes passed away now.
With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. The book of eli denzel washington backpack movie props. A meteorite and a subsequent war 30 years earlier has scorched the earth and the population. The bible is the answer people are looking for watch. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Denzel washington plays the ominous title character, a man who travels. He is the lastest celebrity death hoax that is going around on twitter. Jan 15, 2010 when he played a desperate father who turns to violence after insurers fail to allow health care for his son in john q, its director, nick cassavetes, said. The movie was the book of eli with denzel washington. To answer your question, the book of eli was a movie starring denzel washington in a postapocalyptic america with the goal of transporting the only bible left in existence to a place that would keep it safe. During a genuinely creepy first 15 minutes, eli wanders a bleachedout landscape, hunting hairless. Eli s backpack was really wornout with a lot of patchedup rips and tears if you watch the movie closely.
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