Gary oldmans character finally gets the book, only to get pissed to find out he cant read it. Jan 14, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. The electronic reverbs of guitar and piano echo throughout the soundtrack and give it an empty, desolate feel. We break down the ending of the new netflix horror film eli. Once in a while, netflix drops a creepy movie that sends the internet reeling. Eli walks through the abandoned road in a postapocalyptic 2043. The fight scene between eli and a group of bandits. The book of eli 2010 ending spoiler movie mistakes. Book of eli denzel washington on the spirituality of the movie duration. 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 redemption. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. The island yes, its alcatraz has its own printing pressa dinosaur that is handset and hand operated. Throughout the movie, eli dramatically quotes bible verses, like this reference to genesis 3. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not.
Elijah recites the entire bible from memory to record keepers at san quentin prison. Eli s book only serves as an excuse to get him from point a to point b. Eli was the high priest kohen gadol of shiloh, the secondtolast israelite judge succeeded only by samuel before the rule of the kings of israel and judah. Why the movie is titled the book of eli on the surface, one would think the movie is titled the book of eli because of the book the bible he carries. 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. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie. However, carnegie ha killed many people in his pursuit for the book. And what makes it so powerful, in large part, is that it is perfectly scored. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. The book of eli is a strong story about a godfearing man determined to obey the will of the lord. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you. Eli supposes this is the code to a locked door in the medical wing.
Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. Directed by 2 writing credits 1 cast 62 produced by 14 music by 3 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production design by 1 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 makeup department 51. Eli ending explained what the hell was netflixs eli. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. He had to physically defend not only the book but himself. When hannah came to shiloh to pray for a son, eli initially accused her of drunkenness, but when she protested her innocence, eli wished her well. We enter into in a gritty world devoid of either protection from the elements of nature or a government. 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. He tries to fill his canteen with water, but the taps dont work. Incase you havent seen it, heres the surprise ending of the book of eli.
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. Only one other man gary oldman understands the power of what eli carries, and he is determined to take it for himself. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. For the majority of the film, eli plays out like a typical ghost story, however, the ending of eli involves a pretty wild twist that you definitely did not see coming. The book of eli takes us to a painful place a place where humanity loses its humanness. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. The main character, eli, frequently protects the bible with his life, reads from it day and night, and hides its words in his heart and mind. Bishop barron comments on the death of billy graham duration.
Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. Theres a lot of talk about faith, but in the end it doesnt seem to have much bearing on the story. There is a reason why the movie is called book of eli and not book of whoever. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of ascension press bestselling amazing grace series. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. 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. Worldview elements of film implications questions biblical parallels the priest eli solara as samuel catholic parallels modern day parallels westward movement american dream what is the place of religion in the life of the common person. If u consider, that this movie is based on the bible, yes he was blind, because eli the priest was a real person and was blind too 1. The ending of the netflix horror movie eli explained. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to. And without ever veering toward the preachy, directors albert and allen hughes seamlessly develop the concept into a dark, emotional. Carnegie threatens to kill solara, to the dismay of redridge. But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. In the orpheum, residence of carnegie, eli gets water.
The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. The book of eli stars denzel washington as a lone wanderer, making his away across a postnuclear holocaust america, scavenging and scraping to survive and well adept at it. Eli believes that god has enabled him to have the book for a good reason. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they realize their fatal mistake.
For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. Jul 20, 2014 spoilers ahead the movies 4 years old, but just in case. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. 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. Eli twist ending explained, new netflix horror movie.
The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. The film opens with a really riveting scene, slowly panning across a wooded area covered in ash, and with more ash still falling from the sky. The book of eli is a fantastic movie, whether you are religious or not. It was one of a spat of post apocalyptic dramas with washed out color and characters who care more about surviving to the end of the day than dental hygiene. It takes place in the shade under a bridge, and is really well done, with the camera standing still and the choreography forming a sort of. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. In netflixs new horror film eli, a boy with an autoimmune disorder charlie shotwell is taken to a remote treatment center in a lastditch hope to cure his condition but the ending reveals that theres more to his illness than meets the eye. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh.
Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish. 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. This film offers the possibility of discussing the remote origin of nuclear war and environmental disaster. Carnegie gary oldman steals the bible but finds that the book is in braille and cant read it. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. 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. Denzel washington the book of eli the final prayer duration.
In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Its just the plot of eli that was a bit too weird and left lots of people with a. However, in terms of horror elements, this new netflix horror movie did actually deliver. Though eli prefers peace, he will risk death to protect his precious cargo, for he must. Okay, this is the first 2010 film ive seen, but you know what i mean. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. When eli and solara are in his room for the night there is a movie poster on the wall behind them for a similar post apocalyptic movie.
The title is a reference to both the book that eli carries, and the fact that the. It occurs when eli trips outside the motel, tearing a hole in his hazmat suit. Eli and mila kunis continue on to the west, until they finally reach alcatraz prison. Whats worse is that the book of eli doesnt seem like it even cares all that much about its religious undertones. Houston housing market down 37 percent already a and the forecast is gloomy. Im sure the ending to book of eli will raise a lot of issues and debate, so well be curious to hear your thoughts on it. Do not proceed if you dont want to find out the ending of the movie.
The book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips. 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. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. It was his first and foremost mission to get it safely to its home. The story may turn on a book, but finally this is just another hollywood hymn to a loner and his guns. 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. Watch the book of eli online stream full movie directv. 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. If the studio decided to release an edited version of this film, then it might find a bigger christian audience flocking to the theaters. 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. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Hes credited with restoring fiscal stability to the city and creating affordable housing. The book he carried was the most important thing he saved.
So, eli is journeying by a drifting, wandering path into the western half of the former united states, on a mission from god. The book of eli 2010 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. Horn, max martini and kelly reilly as eli s parents, paul and rose, and stranger. Eli and solara are surrounded and dragged out of the house. Somehow eli has been walking in the right direction the. Svaki mjesec posjeti nas vise od 4 500 000 surfera.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for. 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. While the aforementioned locals look on and laugh, he is short of breath and breaking out. Netflix horror movie eli ending explained heaven of horror. Carnegie gary oldman steals the bible but finds that the book is in braille and. But after all that, this sinister final twist can be a lot to take in. Was eli from the movie the book of eli major spoiler. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Redridge recovers the book, with a locked flap, and gives it to carnegie, who releases solara. The ugly get uglier and humanity splits into the hunters and the hunted. However, the violence and language is too much for families.
The protagonists costume is significant as he is dressed in all white which makes him look almost angelic which mirrors his faithful and committed character and even presents him as the messenger of god that he is implied to be. Feb 11, 2010 bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers. I have read the book twice iwill give it a five stars it is awesome it will make you think. Dec 05, 2011 you can almost see the life that completing gods will has brought not just to eli, but even to the land surrounding him. While all of this is going on, were treated to the unhappy rumblings in paul and roses marriage. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of.
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. He finds an abandoned house and searches it for anything that can be useful. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. The book of eli is the first movie from albert and allen hughes the. But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible. The twist at the end of the movie is that you find out that eli is blind, and the bible he has is written in braille. Yet the book of eli isnt the end of days, or even schwarzeneggers end of days. Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it. 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. 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. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future.
The book of eli is the first movie from albert and allen hughes the filmmaking brothers of from hell and menace ii society in nine years. The ending of the netflix horror movie eli explained by matthew jackson oct. In this interpretation, there is the possibility of a false interpretation, as the author has taken the words, which can have more than one meaning, and. Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups. The action sequences were visually impressive and the desaturated look is a good fit. As eli dictates, lombardi writes it all down, word for word. Eli s mother was unable to conceive a child, so she prayed to satan in order to get pregnant. In eli the survivors protect themselves from the suns rays and in a boy and his dog they flee underground to hide from the sun.
I felt the movie was heavyhanded in its religious themes. He puts a different spin on physics and while were here i noticed some gave him a onestar because i thought the book was written in regards to the movie eli but if you could look at the description of the book you will see that the book has nothing to do with the movie eli so you guys out there only. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. The devil promised it would be totally chill to give birth to the spawn of satan, but as rose notes.
Jan 16, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. This october, the netflix movie sending twitter into a tailspin is eli, a new. Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for his part in samuels first prophecy.
As the film ends, eli who we now realize is blindhas memorized the entire king james bible. When eli s parents take the young boy to a clean house run by dr horne lili taylor, the 10yearold soon realises that something isnt quite right with his new dwellings. In the book of eli, after eli denzel washington has shot most of carnegies gary oldman henchmen and redridge ray stevenson has already missed killing him twice, eli and redridge are facing each other in the street. Bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers youtube. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf.
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