Jan 01, 2000 i heard author, bill myers, speak at a christian writers conference in california last spring. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. Generally, it seems pretty easy to determine if a book fits into the ya genre, but silas houses new novel, eli the good, threw me for a loop. But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Books like the city of ember and the road, while they may acknowledge a dim sense of spirituality or hope, generally steer clear of explicit christian references. The book of eli is a stylish film that is reminiscent of i am legend and other postapocalyptic stories, though it carves out a niche for itself due to its strong characters and its central theme. This seems to be literally true as even though he his shot at twice while walking away, none of them hit him in a literal deus ex machina that seems to prevent any. If you havent heard of it yet are interested then continue if you dont mind the plot being told though i recommend you see it first, good movie. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. This book by bill myers, eli follows the story of a tv journalist named conrad davis.
The worlds largest entertainment memorabilia store home. For instance, to protect themselves from the harsh sunlight, all the characters wear sunglasses or goggles, but rather than rendering them impersonal or distant, they only ramp up the movies cool factor. God said their sins would not be purged by any amount of sacrifice. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. If you look closely at denzel washington, as he saunters in slow motion through a bombedout hotel lobby full of rottentoothed ruffians, you can. Jan 19, 2010 the plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screen the end of the world and its few survivors.
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. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Share read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. He earned his masters degree in geology at rutgers university in 1981, and his doctor of medicine degree in 1988 at the university of medicine and dentistry of new jersey in 1988, after a career in geology. Your thoughts on the movie if you have not yet seen the movie and dont want it to be spoilt for you then wait until you have seen it before you read any further. I think it gets a bit of stick for the way to depicts religion, rather than through faults of the film. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. His writing is carefully crafted to set the tone of any given scene, and the main character, eli, seems to think in prose. I love these books and want to read the book collection 2 but im afraid some books are now out of my pensioners price range and eli monpress books 4 and 5 are two of them. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli denzel washington.
I personally trained under eli davis and only passed because of the helpful content that he provided, though it was not in the form of this book at the. The undying join date apr 2014 location nevada posts 33,546. 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. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. The book of eli and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. An intellectual we first meet him reading a biography of mussolini. He recites a bit of it and then puts the book away. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. She asks him to teach her how to read it but eli doesnt respond. The book of eli paperback january 9, 2010 by sam moffie author. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film. All the books were burned, making the few that remain precious cargo indeed. Eli and millions of other books are available for instant access.
The verse of shadow and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The former pastor of a chinese underground church tells. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family. Denzel washington in the book of eli 2010 denzel washington at an event for the book of eli 2010 denzel washington and evan. On the surface, one would think the movie is titled the book of eli because of the book the bible he carries. Theres one in particular hes desperate to find, a book with. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another.
Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. Ive stayed away from the big ones but, felt it necessary to dip into a few. In this unintended sequel to the road, which is also currently playing in theaters. Books similar to eli the good goodreads share book. 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. Feb 07, 2014 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. Ive stayed away from the big ones but, felt it necessary to dip into a few bumpy details. 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. In theology he has written and published on the merging of all major religions and science. 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. He is the author of several books for private and home schools. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Jan 16, 2010 y et another fable set in a postapocalyptic america, this ridiculous movie is a violent, religiose tale that comes over like a version of the road coscripted by the tv evangelist oral roberts.
The book of eli bts apocalyptic san francisco 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. She were sad after eli of passing but knows it was just the way of the werld which swa not good anymore but did not know because before her timely. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. When she thinks hes asleep she goes to take a look at the book in his bag. Being a loner, eli prefers to go his own way, but he may not have a choice. It is funny that one of the last shots shows the printed bible being put on a shelf among important books of other religions, trying to show that the film. Throughout his journey, there are many scenes that relate to the print era and there are also very many scenes that are extremely significant in the film. He is thrown into a world where jesus christ was not born 2,000 years ago, but born in todays society. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. 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.
From the codirector of the mayo clinic arizona state university obesity solutions initiative and inventor of the treadmill desk comes a fascinating wakeup call about our sedentary lifestyle. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This leads to carnegie finding out that eli has the book he is looking fora. 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. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end of the world and its few survivors. Evan jones, left, and denzel washington star in the book of eli. The book of eli takes us to a painful place a place where humanity loses its humanness. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. The book of eli was scripted by gary whitta, a comic book writer and. 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. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. This could easily be a companionpiece to the road, to which. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.
I wonder when i will get there on arrival she said stoically but then bad guys like in side of a desert jumped off the road at her. At the end of the conference i purchased his book, eli, for my husband and had bill sign it for him, secretly knowing i would also benefit from this gift. The film presents some religious subthemes, which might find differing interpretations by different viewers. His gang searches the area and hapless travelers for books to help him gain control. Eli and solara sleep by an old nuclear plant cooling tower. 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 a strange mix of postapocalyptic violence, strong spirituality, and some of the best and worst that hollywood has to offer. We enter into in a gritty world devoid of either protection from the elements of nature or a government. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books. The book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta.
With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. I have read the book twice iwill give it a five stars it is awesome it will make you think. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. I heard author, bill myers, speak at a christian writers conference in california last spring. He is thrown into another world after a car accident. Y et another fable set in a postapocalyptic america, this ridiculous movie is a violent, religiose tale that comes over like a version of. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. Eli reads the book and solara asks eli to read it to him. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. The book is broken down into chapters that cover the basic need to know topics, facts, and information you need to navigate your way through your emt course and through working in the field. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Eli is guy montag several years later after the events of the book.
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. Eli himself was aged and already dim of sight, not only physically but spiritually too. The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. In the film the book of eli, eli was led to a book by a voice in his head and he made it his mission to protect that book with his life. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. 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. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. What a shame as its a brilliantly original series but needs must i have to put food and fuel before expensive book costs. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. 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. The book of eli denzel washington gary oldman mila kunis 2010 a lone warrior denzel washington faces many dangers as he carries hope for humanitys redemption across a postapocalyptic wasteland. 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.
Yeah its a good movie, particularly if you like post apocalyptic stuff. Sep 07, 2011 i have read the book twice iwill give it a five stars it is awesome it will make you think. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. 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. The ugly get uglier and humanity splits into the hunters and the hunted. God revealed to samuel that he would bring to pass the judgment he declared concerning elis ffamily, because despite the sins of his sons and his warnings, eli did not restrain them.
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