Throughout the movie, he prays to god and quotes scriptures. I mean eli could have someone teach him to read braille, once he had the book. Faith is everywhere in washingtons new postapocalyptic film, the book of eli, which opens friday and is being marketed with b eli eve and d eli ver us billboards. The book of eli 2010 imdb the book of eli wikipedia the book of eli trailer 2010 denzel washington the book of eli tv movie, the book of eli full. The book of eli from denzel washingtons best roles e. Cross i am legend with the ten commandments and youve got the book of eli, a genuinely religious parable that inherently rebukes pointless endoftheworld movies like the road. The book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. At the end of the movie, we find out he is blindlike the biblical eliand that the book hes been carrying around throughout the film is the bible in.
The word eli is the first word jesus spoke from the cross calling out to god. Jan 19, 2010 how hollywood begat yet another insult to christianity. 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. And even if you are a christian and wondering if it being rated r means you should avoid it, dont. The hughes brothers book of eli isnt all postapocalyptic samurai sword action and ipods. Even after losing my faith, he is a really smart and great guy. Normally, mainstream hollywood films arent like that. Our topics include conspiracy theory, secret societies, ufos and more. 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. The book of eli is very captivating, aweinspiring, and ultimately uplifting, with excellent production standards and absorbing character portrayals. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. Jan 09, 2010 my 94 yr old mom was told about the movie titled the book of eli and wanted to read the book. The book of eli casts bible as a major theme baptist standard. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned.
Positive the book of eli is a good movie not a great one but its very good. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been.
Leading seller of christian books, bibles, gifts, homeschool products, church supplies, dvds, toys and more. As far as biblical symbolism, theres some standard connections between eli in the movie and eli in the bible. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it to be christian. Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. What advice do you have for new and growing christians. After having just caught the ending of the book of eli, which features strong performances from both denzel washington and gary oldman, i got thinking about the concept of god once again, and its influence on people. Many have taken explicity prochristian themes from the film, but. It also, rather startlingly, has an overt, fairly profound christian theme. Its why he laments taking part in violence, regrets not sharing the book with the world, and is saddened that he didnt live the way the book instructed him to. At first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent postapocalyptic film from hollywood. The story centers on a lone hero named eli denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of post apocalyptic america to pr. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account.
He interpreted the film to show how powerful the bible is to help lost people that have zero knowledge of the good book. Theological movie month part two the book of eli the bible. The book of eli is not only a welldone action picture but an overtly, unabashedly christian one in which denzel washington plays a soldier of god. This is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three. Gary oldmans character finally gets the book, only to get pissed to find out he cant read it. But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. Its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very. Cross i am legend with the ten commandments and youve got the book of eli, a genuinely religious parable that inherently rebukes pointless endofthe. T he 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 roaming about. The secular faith of book of eli film school rejects. It could definitely be in the christian hit category.
The book of eli is very compelling and aweinspiring, with excellent production standards as well as absorbing character portrayals by denzel washington and gary oldman. The book of eli is screenwriter, gary whittas, take on a western samurai film. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. Its rough going in spots, with brutal killings and suggestions of sexual violence. For a product of hollywood, im surprised that it had some great christian themes to it. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. In the film, eli played by washington has survived a nuclear holocaust he calls the war, and is called to travel west with the book the. The bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. My 94 yr old mom was told about the movie titled the book of eli and wanted to read the book. Book of eli is fascinating, faithbased vision popmatters.
The book of eli 2010 directed by albert hughes, allen. Mar 03, 2010 the book of eli has been called an action movie flop but a christian blockbuster by a mainstream source. Jan 21, 2010 the movie s strange agenda ultimately fails. The book of eli on dvd june 2010 starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson.
Who ends up in control clearly comes from what our hero is carrying in his. The story is decidedly christian, although the violence is extreme, hence the r rating. 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. The book of eli has been called an action movie flop but a christian blockbuster by a mainstream source. The book of eli is rated r for adult content, profanity, images of rape, and excessive violence. There is also an oral tradition of eli, which i have on good authority, and which has helped guide me in the writing of this book.
The book of eli bts apocalyptic san francisco 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. Jan, 2010 faith is everywhere in washingtons new postapocalyptic film, the book of eli, which opens friday and is being marketed with b eli eve and d eli ver us billboards. The book of eli can obviously be a very meaningful piece of cinema for christians, and there is no reason to rob that group of that meaning, but. The book of eli isnt a particularly adult film, but its also not for kids. The book of eli bar fight scene with biblical scriptures. 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 premise of eli centers around the biblenot just as a book or an object of immense cultural value, but as a source of power. If it is not eli is blind in some respect what is the major plot twist in your opinion. That question and the film illustrates the ambiguity of the concept of christian anything. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Eli s primary motivation is faith, which is why he protects the book at all costs, believes his journey is a pilgrimage order by god, and is immune to all harm while he carries the book. I felt inspired by this movie and my faith was strengthened. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed.
Mixed in with the violence and sepiatones is one giant religious symbol that we just had to quiz the brothers about in our exclusive interview. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. Jan 27, 2010 if you have wondered whether you should see the book of eli it or not, you should.
I believe eli was a godly man, and has a christian worldview. In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel. For that matter, eli is something of a modernday elijah. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. Where the road is a thoughtful art film based on a pulitzer prizewinning novel. Our few sentence summary will definitely not do the movie justice, so go ahead and head on over to our friends at for a more comprehensive. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. He restores my soul he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil for thou art with me. Pagans of the pacific are capable of creating films christians want to watch. Psalms and bible verses are quoted throughout the movie, and christian imagery and symbolism are present in many scenes.
The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. But beyond the bloody scenes and foul language, audiences will discover a compelling story filled with more biblical references and christian thought than any other major motion picture in recent years. The book of eli video compilation from movie bible duration. Oscar winner denzel washington, a professing christian, was initially intrigued by the journey his character, eli, is on as he seeks to fulfill the. The book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography. 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. What the book of eli tells us about religion youtube. 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. 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. Provide example from the movie that support your identification of the worldviews. The book of eli teaches you that christianity is the only. In a very short space of time two postapocalyptic films have been release, the brilliant the road which is aiming for oscar glory, and the action packed the book of eli which is appealing for the mass audience. Where the road is a thoughtful art film based on a pulitzer prizewinning novel, eli is more of a popcorn action flick influenced by the visual style. Instead, i want to discuss and analyze the worldview of the film.
Theres a tacit understanding that this power can be abused carnegies selfish desire for the book gives voice to christianity s darker historical chapters, but were told, through eli, that the bible is. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. Hes on a divinelyinspired quest yes, a literal mission from god to take the book to the west as a. 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. 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.
Hes on a divinelyinspired quest yes, a literal mission from god to take the book to the west as a swarm of wrongdoers led by gary oldman try to stop him. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Jan 15, 2010 the book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. When the movie came out, it was one of his favorites and he wanted people to watch it. Pictures shows denzel washington center as eli in alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli, a warner bros. The book of eli is set in a postapocalyptic future of sort and lets face it, there will be a heckofalot more cursing and violence than was shown in this 2 hour movie. How hollywood begat yet another insult to christianity. 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. Discussion about the book of eli teaches you that christianity is the only religion page 4 at the godlikeproductions conspiracy forum.
In this essay, i will be discussing the movie the book of eli, the worldview of the characters and if they stayed true to them, the obstacles that may have deterred them and my reactions to the movie. Its no secret that the book of eli is overbearing in its religious sentiment and ironically reliant on capitalist ideology denzel washington and gary oldmans love of the book rather than the religion, tom waitss pawn shop bartering. 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. 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. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship.
As an apocalypse survivor, denzels character eli must survive a barren world in this 2010 neowestern action. The book of eli is a wellacted movie with striking cinematography. Jan 14, 2010 the book of eli seems to suggest that, when the end comes, the planet will be divided into the capable and the criminal. The worldview that is represented in this movie was that of a christian one because eli relied on god and his faith to lead him on his journey. The book of eli s storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. This book was nothing like the movie and after she read the first chapter she burned the book.
The movie s blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. Those hoping for an action thriller with a little bit of christianity are unlikely to be satisfied by the book of eli, says josh tyler at. Mixed in with the violence and sepiatones is one giant religious symbol that we just had to quiz the. The ageold debate of god and religion is something i tend to think about a lot. What specific attitudes, actions and behaviors lead to that conclusion. Even better, through several memorable scenes, eli begins to show solara the power of the bible not as a tool for conquest, but as a handbook for living. The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. I thought it was a great action movie, one that kept my attention. It is my understanding that this film has generated a fair amount of controversy, and rightly so.