The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel washington plays a blind man who feels hes been called by god to carry. Eli s legally blind, can fight and navigate well despite the handicap thanks to years of practice and experience, and receives divine protection and guidance when necessary. Some claim that god gave eli his sight until the very end of his journey, but i chose to accept that, while his physical sight was gone, god did indeed provide eli with a different set of eyes. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. After visiting the book of eli imdb page, i realize that many people have this question. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is.
The book of eli believable except for this one small. If eli was blind through out the movie then the movie is of the same genre as godzilla just plain camp, because ive known quite a few blind people with. Set in an american west which is covered in the hot, dirty wind of an illdefined apocalypse, eli brandishes a sword, espouses a code of honor, and wanders always. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states. Sep 21, 2014 after watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. The postapocalyptic world in which the story takes. Over 70% of the people that indirectly looked at the light were not completely blind. After looking around i saw that im not the only one. They made their first short film, how to be a burglar shortly after freshman year. Jennifer beals, best known for her main role in the 1983 film flashdance, has been last seen acting in the 2010 film the book of eli where she plays the role of the claudia, the blind mistress. Jan 15, 2010 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.
Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list. First off, theres really no question whatsoever that the book of eli is a samurai film. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Eli closes his eyes every time he reads the bible in order to more focus his sense of touch and cut off the visual stimuli. There are several examples throughout the film of him looking at things and people at the very beginning of the film he looks out and around to observe his environment, he aims with his gun, he is able to. As he sees carnieges people rioting after most of his men are killed, he just warily sits back and doesnt try to stop them, due to seeing hes outnumbered.
He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. Sports a thick beard and is one of carnieges more notable and resilient henchmen know when to fold em. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a. After watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time.
The chainsaw wielder gets a few good swings against eli hitting only air, but impressive for a bulky weapon, but still gets the thing knocked out of his hands and stabbed to death clean cut. Eli lilly doesnt respond national federation of the blind. Multiple times such as the the hand in the first fight scene cool shades. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. Eli s totally blind, preturnaturally good at location and detection, enabling him to fight like a freaking ninja, and has some divine protection and guidance, or 3. A soldier had returned through the back gate and given the news of the battle to the people. Jan 15, 2010 denzel washington is eli, the principled survivor of a catastrophic war, one that has made some citizens marauding, plundering cannibals, turned others into blind, cowering weaklings and has. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he could complete his mission.
If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. When eli heard the bad news, he fell off of his seat, and his neck was broken for he was old and heavy 1 samuel 4. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Their parents divorced when they were two years old, and they began making movies at age 12. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. When carnegie is overthrown, the people breaking up the room are shown looting the place and forcing themselves upon the women. Eli raamat is an estonian equivalent to the title of the movie the book of eli. Yet im not sure what further conclusions to draw from this. Im not sure that would happen over the brief duration of the film, but maybe he wasnt fully blind in the film, but had learnt brail in. Jan 15, 2010 but between the unapologetic christian blind side and now the down and dirty book of eli, theres reason to hope the pagans of the pacific might have just moved a little closer to cracking our code. Jan 19, 2010 the gospel according to the book of eli.
Eli, who was nearly blind, was sitting at the front gate to hear the returning soldiers return was unaware of the event until he asked about all the commotion in the city. He can see that the pawn shop owner hasnt detached the battery leads. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. He is thrown into another world after a car accident. Jan 26, 2016 not only can eli maneuver the wasteland without sight, he can also ward off groups of attackers without a scratch, he can also hunt with his trusty bow and shoot a bird out of the air blind for dinner.
The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. Was eli from the book of eli fully blind or partially blind. The book of eli believable except for this one small thing. Eli by bill myers goodreads meet your next favorite book. Eli is partially blind and been memorizing a braille bible for the last 30 years, his word is safe. We at the diabetes action network have been working toward this goal for a number of years. Jan 01, 2000 this book by bill myers, eli follows the story of a tv journalist named conrad davis. Well, it was a difficult one because she really is the key relationship to eli.
The book of eli written by gary whitta june 21, 2007 a civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed. The gospel according to the book of eli popmatters. Apr 20, 2010 the book of eli is an oldfashioned western dressed up in postapocalyptic rags. 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. After looking around i saw that im not the only one who questions whether or not he is. Liam neesons cold pursuit ticks off at least a halfdozen items on the checklist above, and its. I am forbidden by the critics little rule book from naming the volume, but if youve made a guess after seeing numerous billboards stating religion is power, you may have guessed right.
Jan 15, 2010 if you dont mind the promotion of extreme measures resulting from blind faith, then you should show some thanks to the book of eli for being an exciting, wellmade, clever film. Apr 10, 2010 ny giants quarterback eli manning returns in 2010 with the countrys best blind golfers to host guiding eyes for the blinds 33rd annual golf classic on sunday, june and monday, june 14. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, whilst surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in. He heard a voice in his head to carry the worlds last bible west, and. Theres a tacit understanding that this power can be abused carnegies selfish desire for the book gives voice to christianitys darker historical chapters, but were told, through eli, that the bible is inherently a good thing.
A handsome, expensive production from joel silver and alcon entertainment, which is coming off its biggest hit to date with the blind side, the book of eli was sold to independents outside north. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. Tony stark i am iron man ending scene iron man 2008 movie clip hd duration. Establishing its storytelling rules clearly and well, the film simply is. At the end of the book of eli it is revealed that the eponymous bible that eli used to read and learn by heart is actually written in braille. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.
This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of eli article. The book of eli s storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. Much like american westerns inspired japanese samurai films, so eli completes the circle. Carnegie needs eli because eli has maybe the last remaining copy of a book that eli believes will allow him to expand and rule many more towns. Was eli just able to read braille for some unknown reason or was he actually blind all the time probably since the apocalypse 30 years ago, which is implied to have blinded many. Not only can eli maneuver the wasteland without sight, he can also ward off groups of attackers without a scratch, he can also hunt with his trusty bow and shoot a bird out of the air blind for dinner. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer.
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. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Practically everyone wears sunglasses or shaded goggles due to increased uv rapidly causing. Eli is blind and if so, he either trained himself to be able to travel, hunt, shoot, etc. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. The book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent months. 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. 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. If you look at the movie, sometimes i actually bumped into stuff and they used it. If you know about the bible, there is an eli that was blind since the movie is semibiblical. The premise of eli centers around the biblenot just as a book or an object of immense cultural value, but as a source of power. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. The book of eli isnt just christian, its off therails christian literally. The book of eli stacks the deck in favor of good warrior eli, who only deploys his killing skills against those deserving punishment and turns down the temptations.
He is thrown into a world where jesus christ was not born 2,000 years ago, but born in todays society. Unable to read the bible in braille, carnegie gary oldman begs claudia jennifer beals to help him. I just noticed that the book of eli is number one on the latest list of dvd movies new releases. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. There are many many clues as to eli s character being blind throughout the entire movie. Is behind the wheel of carneiges truck during his pursuit of eli badass beard beard of evil. They suffered from cataracts, and out of those studied over 50% could see. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. In the movie the book of eli was eli blind the entire.
It was even more enjoyable to watch the book of eli a second time, knowing now that the main character was blind for the entire story. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. Their next work, uncensored videos was broadcast on. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. 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. In english, dubbed french, or dubbed spanish, with optional english for the hearing impaired or french or spanish subtitles. As for the plot, it is still being worked out amongst a few of the people involved but you can expect that it will feature her going from san francisco to new york to deliver some of the special news and information that they had gathered. Taken inside, eli is revealed to be blind, and dictates the new king james version of the bible from memory to lombardi, the sanctuarys leader. The book of eli 2010 download movie for mobile in best quality 3gp and mp4 format. Eli lilly doesnt respond eli lilly fails to respond to editors letter by ed bryant blind and visuallyimpaired insulinusing diabetics have an urgent need for tactilemarked insulin vials. Eli is the man with one name who ambles into a backwater burg in search of water and comes face to face with evil in the form of carnegie gary oldman, who is involved with the blind claudia jennifer beals while he pursues claudias nubile daughter solara mila kunis. The book of eli its actually pretty hard to talk about the book of eli without giving away the surprise.
Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. I saw this movie in the theaters when it came out and remember a discussion that ensued afterward. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia jennifer beals to send her daughter, solara mila kunis, to at least convince eli to spend the night by sleeping with him. 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. 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. Dec 17, 2014 first off, theres really no question whatsoever that the book of eli is a samurai film. The trees stripped of their bark and white like ghosts. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Also stream the book of eli on your mobile, tablets and ipads. So were led to believe at the end that eli is blind. Viewing the book of eli for the second time last week, i was again impressed by that scene, as well as by the movies overall visual scheme. Meanwhile, eli s pregnant daughterinlaw, phinehass wife, went into labor.
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