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Faith, he says, a reply that takes on added resonance later in the film. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew 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. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Great interview with denzel washington concerning his choices in films and his spiritual side of life. The book of eli is such a great movie, i cant suggest. The final plot twist is creative, unexpected, and poetically just. 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. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli.

Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Denzel washington talks book of eli hulu subscribe unsubscribe 889. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. Interview with denzel washington for the book of eli youtube. Find denzel washington booking agent, publicist, manager info. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Denzel washington contact info agent, publicist, manager. 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. America is a postapocalyptic wasteland and denzel washington is the only selfsufficient badass. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.

Well, it was a difficult one because she really is the key relationship to eli. The book of eli puts the title character, played by denzel washington, in headphones and sneakers you might recognize. And here in the trailer, they show the bible when he talks about his book. 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 chat. Visit for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy. Three decades deep into one of the most acclaimed acting careers in film history, he isnt especially interested in reliving past moments of glory, whether its malcolm x or training day or, well, glory. But then the book of eli is a triumph of visuals over common sense.

Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. It told me to carry the book west, it told me that a path would be laid out before me, that id be led to a place where the book would be safe. Eli sneaks away, but carnegie and his henchmen confront him in the street. 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.

Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist. He started acting after he graduated from fordham university with a degree in journal. Naomi campbell reveals she wears elizabeth taylors. Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. Feb 18, 2018 the book of eli shoots in new mexico new mexico in the american southwest offers distinctive desert landscapes that have been used recently to striking effect in films such as no country for old men, terminator. Spike lee did in do the right thing to communicate the sensation of heat, i would like to take a little time to talk about the book of eli. I dont know how to explain it, its like it was coming from inside me. Hd talk book of eli june 15 2010 from warner home video has announced the book of eli for release on a bluraydvddigital copy combo pack on june 15. Roaming the land is eli a subdued denzel washington, carrying a book with a cross on it. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. The internet quickly realized that the hunky ballers star is the offspring of the oscarwinning actor, and fans are dying to know. Albert and allen hughes are the directors of the book of eli, starring denzel washington.

He says that he was led to the book by a voice in his head, directing him to travel westward to a place it would. Thats how eli recent tony winner denzel washington describes the world before it was flattened by the flash in the christian fable the book of eli, new to dvd and bluray this week. Denzel washington in the book of eli the book of eliby paul macinnes, with apologies to gary whitta. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. In the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the knowledge. 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. Denzel washington rarely goes back and watches his old movies. Denzel washington the book of eli sword large armory replicas.

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. The book of eli is sort of the boiling point of this sciencefiction concept, a combination of last years the road and george millers the road warrior. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland. Barely two weeks into 2010 and we already have a contender for the worst film of the decade. 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 book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, jennifer beals and mila kunis. Denzel washington was born december 28, 1964, in mount vernon, new york. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds.

Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. 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. This is a world where thugs lie in wait endlessly beside a deserted highway in. Well, if it happened today, youve got what youd have on today. I met a little elizabeth who goes by the nickname eli.

Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. The book of eli junket interview denzel washington ii 2010. Mila kunis interview the book of eli collider collider. The story involves a lone wanderer denzel washington who wears a. Feb 21, 2010 the film generated national and international critical acclaim. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Atticus ross panoramic the book of eli ost metacafe affiliate u subscribe unsubscribe 2120. New hints about the plot of the book of eli, a postapocalyptic western currently filming in the new mexico desert, are starting to make it sound like some kind of curious cross between the postman and sunshine. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. The book of eli should shoot to the top of your netflix queue. Denzel washington talks about doing his own stunts. Denzel washingtons search for the good book isnt worth a prayer. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards.

Jun 03, 20 in the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the knowledge. Deja vu philadelphia bone collector courage under fire the siege the pelican brief magnificent 1996. 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. Advanced search watchlist sign in the book of eli 2010 poster. Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. As seen in the new action thriller, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington screen worn stunt, blood stained, green hooded coat, no size bloody with a hole, brown red head longsleeve crewneck thermal, size 2xlt bloody with a hole, cream hanes tshirt, size xl blood stained brown carhartt pants, no size and black. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Jun 05, 2014 and now denzel washington is reportedly in talks to star in the remake of 1960s gunwielding western, the magnificent seven, proving hes still got more gusto to give. Washington plays a determined man who, by sheer willpower and tenacity, goes on a nearly 30 year journey to deliver a special book to its ultimate home. Like mccarthys great novel, the book of eli follows a wandering man on a lawless road while carrying his charge a boy, rather than a book, in the road. 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.

We might take both as a reference to the prophet elijah. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Washington talks about working with the stunt coordinators behind the bourne films to achieve his fighting style. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. Lee, executive editor for radio free entertainment august 23, 2009. Denzel is listening to god telling him to go somewhere with the book but really doesnt know what it is, but he trusts that he will know once hes there. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Jan 12, 2014 in the book grantham hooks up with shaw at the end, in the film he does not. Again, you can do all the samurai references with loan wolf and as you said theres kind of a classic mythic master and apprentice relationship going on through the film.

Yes, it is the story about a man named eli played by denzel washington, who is also one of the films producers, who has a book. Making the postman look like a triumph of postapocalyptic cinema, the book of eli is a bloated. What we liked about this story was that it was an action adventure but it also had something to say about commitment, sacrifice, survival and human nature, offers allen hughes, who, with his twin brother, albert, directed the book of eli. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a better future. Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli. In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has been seeking a bible. He comes across mila kunis who ultimately comes along for his journey. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. 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. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns. So denzel washingtons son, john david washington, is hot. Choosing a singer who still resides as reverend at the full gospel tabernacle in memphis, tn works a dual purpose in that the book of eli is about the book, as in the good book the bible, the book that washingtons mysterious wanderer eli has held in his possession, spending 30 years of his life braving a dangerous scorched landscape to. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Denzel washington stars in book of eli, but he also produced it with his.

Washington really wanted to play eli, but the script needed some work before it was just right. Mila kunis interview, the book of eli, mere christianity, silence, christian films. Jan, 2010 heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. Washington protects the book of eli those are the ones we use, the dr. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. 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. With denzel washington and gary oldman already attached as costars and the hughes brothers already set to direct, it.

The book of eli is the da vinci code meets mad max anna smith for metro newspaper thursday 14 jan 2010 4. As he talks about his new role while sipping camomile tea in the lobby bar. 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. Denzel washington says his wife pauletta is the reason their marriage works. As eli fights his way across the country he stumbles upon a small town run by carnegie gary oldman and is asked to join the. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. Denzel washington in talks to star the magnificent seven. 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. 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.

In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book. Directed by twin brothers albert and allen hughes menace ii society, dead presidents, american pimp, the book of eli stars denzel washington as a solitary man who treks through a postapocalyptic world, guarding a book that contains the possible key to humanitys. Denzel washington talks spiritual about the book of eli. In the upcoming scifi action movie the book of eli, star denzel washington performs his own stunts as a lone warrior in a postapocalyptic wasteland, and he talks about it in this new behindthescenes video from warner brothers.

In the complete interview we also talk about where theyve been, how they got denzel washington, and their filmmaker inspirations. Not rated talk show denzel washington on his imdb bestknown movies denzel washington recalls memorable moments from fences, the book of eli, training day, and malcom x. In true movie fashion, eli fires about twice as many rounds as the pistol can hold before reloading. I thought it was a little bit different from all the liz, beths etc. View denzel washington contact info name, email address, phone number. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Denzel washington credits his wife pauletta with their happy. Denzel washington talks book of eli hulu subscribe unsubscribe 886. We did a lot of work, a lot of sessions with allen hughes and myself and my son and the writer. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, while surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in villages for water and supplies. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. When eli refuses to give up the book, carnegie orders him killed. The book of eli is the da vinci code meets mad max metro. He will kill to protect it after the apocalypse eli denzel washington holds the secrets to saving the world in his sacred book.

This oscarwinning actor stopped by the today show to talk to matt lauer about his role in the new movie, the book of eli,which opens this friday. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Atticus ross panoramic the book of eli ost metacafe affiliate u subscribe unsubscribe 2074. 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.

Denzel washington, the hughes bros speak from the book of. Denzel washington, the hughes bros speak from the book of eli special. The book of eli falls prey to several of the problems that the road had, and while it wasnt as big a failure as that film, its still a lot of apocalyptic wasteland to get through. Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen and albert hughes postapocalyptic thriller about a laconic hero denzel washington who. Washington sat down with early show coanchor harry smith to talk about his latest role as eli in an american postapocalyptic thriller in the book of eli, washington plays a prophet, who is. He discusses why he became a producer of the film, getting in shape for the role, weapons and. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. 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. Denzel to star in book of eli in the book of eli, washington will portray a lone hero in a nottoodistant apocalyptic future who must fight across america to bring society the knowledge that could be the key to its redemption. Second junket interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. 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. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies.