The lovely bones, in its first week of wide release, finished. 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. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. But id like to imagine how different the world of tbol will be, now that the king james version of the bible has been made extant again after somehow being totally wiped off the face of the earth by. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Why was there never a sequel to the movie the book of eli. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli.
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. View close up pictures at all angles, prices, and detailed descriptions. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the book of eli by aero chug on of the things that denzel washington really wants people to know about his action thriller the book of eli is he did all of his martialarts stunts in the movie. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. That and a quiet denzel washington wielding a sword sets up the book of eli, yet another postapocalyptic thriller set in the future or lack thereof. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc. In a previous teaser poster, eli was portrayed with a samurai sword. 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. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. 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. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli.
This hero sword is made of very hard rubber and has light brown leather robe tied at the middle bottom of the blade and dark brown leather around the handle. Denzel washington the book of eli 19 inch functional 440 steel sword machete new. 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. Denzel washington is denzel washington, you can take that however you like. Opening wide in theaters on january 15, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals and is rated r for some brutal violence and language.
Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. Why not defend yourself with a 19 inch stainless steel. Stars of eli denzel washington the book of eli star denzel washington spoke with cbr news about his new film, developing the character of eli, some of the movies deeper themes, learning how to fight with a sword and more. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie.
The book of eli sword denzel washington heavenly swords. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The film wouldnt have even starred denzel washington if not for the prodding of one j. In the book he loots it out of a crazy prices shop in a deserted mall. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. He also didnt memorise the bit in the bible thats says thou shalt not kill. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting eli s canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in. The question comes up because of the book of eli, the postapocalyptic dusttreader that opens in theaters today.
Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. If you see in the movie, my head is bopping to a different beat than the music because we were actually playing a song from. It is an awesome replica of the machete that denzel washington carries around, complete with 5 holes in the blade. A clever script and a compelling visual strategy make the. But this weekend, james camerons titanic bluehued blockbuster had a bit just a bit of competition from denzel washingtons the book of eli, which slid into the no. In a postapocalyptic world, eli denzel washington walks west, carrying with him a book that can save the world. So denzel washington goes up to this dude and the dude like touches him and denzel is all like yo, you put your hand on me again and ill chop it off with a machete but then the dude does it again and so denzel totally chops his hand off with a machete. Maybe i am just stupid but i thought that the twist in book of eli was really great. The book of eli straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington silver with five circular holes in the middle of the blade, sword. Eli raamat is an estonian equivalent to the title of the movie the book of eli. In the 2010 movie the book of eli denzel plays a powerful prophet, an elijah type character who is the keeper of the most sought after book on a post apocalyptic earth, the bible. The world in book of eli while barren and hot, is also filled with brutal killers and savages, but there always appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington silver with 5 holes, metal sword with a serrated outside and smooth inside.
At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. First photos of denzel washington in the book of eli. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the. I wonder if thou shalt not steal covers the 2 hours of my life that went missing whilst watching that guff. Denzel washington, full name denzel hayes washington jr. 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.
This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. 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 is a lone traveler, wandering americas wastelands devastated by nuclear war 30 years prior. But the weird part for someone as popular as him is that hes not so big on playing likable heroes. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. Mila kunis is completely unnecessary and also the catalyst to the films 180 into the toilet. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. Washington sat down with early show coanchor harry smith to talk about his latest role as eli in an american postapocalyptic thriller.
He heard a voice in his head to carry the worlds last bible west, and. The book of eli 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. 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. Denzel washington, gary oldman and the end of the world glenn mcdonald. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Up for bid straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington silver with 5 holes, close to original used in movie, same style leather sheaths. Oldman will play the films villain, a despot of a small and pathetic town, whos determined to get a hold of elis book, a book that may save mankind. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. The stark landscape is littered with abandoned cars, crumbling buildings, and bombed highways. Denzel washington the book of eli sword large armory replicas.
Hes just so great at playing intelligent, strong, capable. 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. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. I did not see it coming and that is why i was similarly surprised to learn that there would be a. Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth. New denzel washington the book of eli quality movie machete sword free shippingyou are purchasing a new.
Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. First photos of denzel washington in the book of eli by nicole pedersen may 27, 2009. Knife id needed denzel washington in book of eli discussion in. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the book. Washington plays a survivor who must fend off gangs and a brutal tyrant in this desolate wasteland. New denzel washington the book of eli quality movie. Unlike the peaceful messengers of the new testament, eli wealds all kinds of weapons with schwartzenegger like prowess and the power of an old testament prophet. Dec 07, 2018 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.
Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states. 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. Eli uses his sword to survive and fight his way through, to deliver his copy of this mysterious book to a safe location. What kind of sword does eli have in the book of eli answers. In the book of eli, washington plays a prophet, who is. Denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a wanderer in a nuclear warravaged america who leans on his bible for guidance, and. This large and hefty blade is inspired by the machete wielded by denzel washingtons character eli in the book of eli. View our handmade sword of eli, influenced by the movie book of eli. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. The book of eli denzel washington 1095 high carbon steel movie props. Denzel washington wields sword and bible in the book of eli.
Early on in the book of eli, which hits theaters january 15th, denzel washingtons character, eli, is seen to be listening to an al green track on his ipod. 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. This is a sword based on the one used by denzel washington in the movie the book of eli. Jan 18, 2010 but this weekend, james camerons titanic bluehued blockbuster had a bit just a bit of competition from denzel washingtons the book of eli, which slid into the no. However, washington admitted to listening to a different song when filming the scene.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. It had awesome action scenes, thrill, humor, well thought out script, great story, outstanding performances by denzel and gary. I cant imagine a movie coming out this year thats gonna top the book of eli for sheer awesomisity. One of our very own knifemakers on the forum makes a nice looking version of the eli movie sword. This sword is a beautiful replica from the movie book of eli. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. The book of eli straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington silver with five circular holes in the middle of the blade, sword. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. Denzel washington may hold over a million oscars and over a 100 prima functions. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props.
The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is charged with delivering his copy of a book, the very last remaining. 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. There are no available products under this category. A thickspined chopper of a blade, it is crafted from 5160 high carbon steel and differentially tempered to optimize the blade. Eli was blind, if you didnt understand at the end of the movie, there may have been some parts that didnt make that clear. Everybody loves denzel washington, including me, but im not 100% sure why. The book of eli direct from the set of the adventure thriller, the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington screen used prop, silver rubber with brown leather.
He is an awardwinning actor, director and filmmaker who has received three golden globes, two academy awards, and a tony award for his work. In a postapocalyptic world hostile threats will lurk around every corner. The book of eli machete damascus steel movie sword full tang. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. Buy denzel washington the book of eli sword large online at. The book of elidenzel washington1095 carbon steel sword.
The book of eli movie replica sword, machete, collectibles. 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. Unfortunately, the evil carnegie also wants to get his hands on elis book. Most likely, redridge is giving solara a chance to escape carnegies regime. Jan 11, 2010 denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a wanderer in a nuclear warravaged america who leans on his bible for guidance, and the actor says if he was in that situation. 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.
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