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. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. After the war, and the flash that tore open the sky, all the bibles were burned because, some say, the bibles were the cause of the whole conflict. Eli and solara are surrounded and dragged out of the house. The song played on the ipod is an old song from al green called how can you mend a broken heart it first charted in 1971, there has been many covers since.
The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Directed by the hughes brothers produced by joel silver susan downey andrew kosove broderick johnson denzel washington written by. Eli the good details the story of eli, a tenyearold boy living in the summer of 1976. Al green how can you mend a broken heart the book of eli. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. Aug 21, 2011 mix al green how can you mend a broken heart book of elis theme youtube. Mix al green how can you mend a broken heart book of elis theme youtube. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. Jan 14, 2010 eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. 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. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and.
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. Seventh track on al green s 1972 album lets stay together. Something more than a message between the lines 27 jul i dont think its risky to say, if we confine ourselves to the most recent events, that the catholic church, the principle institution within the christian doctrine, is now living through one of the greatest crises it has experienced since its beginnings. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. The book of eli how can you mend a broken heart movie. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. That background might render the book of eli controversial for some religious literalists. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western 29 jan 2010 michael k. Her forced description of that, however, alerts carnegie that eli possesses the book he so. Regina king, if beale street could talk best supporting actor.
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. Sep 08, 2009 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. Now by the time of the movie, books are extremely rare and eli has the last copy of the bible, that happens to be written on braille. Carnegie threatens to kill solara, to the dismay of redridge. Jan 29, 2010 the basic plot of the book of eli, is that eli whose name we dont learn until the end of the film is in possession of the only surviving bible. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. He portrays james jackson in a guest starring role in the first season of dcs legends of tomorrow. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. 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. 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. Also, if the gin is in a town or village, it should be located where the prevailing avinds will move dust. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf.
A soundtrack in the book of eli movie, performed by al green. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. The song played on the ipod is an old song from al green called how can you mend a broken heart it first charted in 1971, there has been many covers since, including the bee gees and micheal buble. How can you mend a broken heart written by barry gibb and robin gibb performed by al green courtesy of hi records by arrangement with fat possum. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable.
Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. How can you mend a broken heart al green the book of eli. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. How can you mend a broken heart al green the book of. Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it. His writing is carefully crafted to set the tone of any given scene, and the main character, eli, seems to think in prose. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the official. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. All 45 songs from the the book of eli 2010 movie soundtrack, with. Watch the book of eli online full movie from 2010 yidio. Perhaps its the freshness of that movie, and the popularity and respect afforded mccarthys book, that will make the road so prevalent in any evaluation of the hughes bros. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away.
The book of eli is an exceptionally engrossing film. He notices that his family appears to be torn asunder by the consequences of the vietnam war his dad suffers from terrifying dreams and hallucinations, his sister discovers an unsettling fact about herself, and. The phmt should have access to good roads, powerlines, and potable water. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. The book of eli how can you mend a broken heart movie scene. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a. Credited songs official soundtrack trailer music comments 3 complete list of songs. The book of eli takes us to a painful place a place where humanity loses its humanness. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. In the movie the book of eli we discover at the end that the bible eli has been carrying the entire movie is written in braille. The book of eli 2010 soundtrack complete list of songs.
Al green how can you mend a broken heart book of elis. Redridge recovers the book, with a locked flap, and gives it to carnegie, who releases solara. The book of eli certainly brings to mind that other monstrosity among american postapocalyptic films, i am legend, which also weds the genres conventions with religious nonsense. 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. 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. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. Lyrics i can think of younger days when living for my life was everything a man could want to do i could never see tomorrow, but i was. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a better future. Mar 28, 2011 the book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips duration. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray.
On book of eli, the main antagonist believes he could dominate other cities and people with a certain book, and has some sort of devotion for them, just as someone that would hoard books on fahrenheit 451. Handbook for cotton ginners seed cotton as may be required by harvesting prac tices. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. How can you mend a broken heart al green the book of eli movie soundtrack hd. The book of eli soundtrack al green how can you mend a. It is a cover of the bee gees song of the same name. Jan 27, 2010 the song played on the ipod is an old song from al green called how can you mend a broken heart it first charted in 1971, there has been many covers since, including the bee gees and micheal buble. 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. The book of eli is a little like the popcorn version of john hillcoats adaptation of cormac mccarthys postapocalyptic novel. 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. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. We enter into in a gritty world devoid of either protection from the elements of nature or a government. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. The person renting this film will not waste his or her money.
The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland. February 26, 2018 below is the complete list of winners from the 91st academy awards. Al green how can you mend a broken heart the book of eli soundtrack. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. 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. The ugly get uglier and humanity splits into the hunters and the hunted. Although this new one has its comicbook qualities, good and bad, the hugheses have stanched the blood in the book of eli, making it easier to pay attention to what else is. He is observant, curious, and often times ponders his surroundings regardless of his young age. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the. The cinematic art work of the film makes it all the more presentable.
Establishing its storytelling rules clearly and well, the film simply is. Jan 16, 2010 just saw the book of eli and i cant remember the song he was always playing on his ipod. The book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips duration. 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. Once upon a time in america written by ennio morricone. It was also featured on the soundtracks of various movies, including 1997s good will hunting, 1999s the virgin suicides, 1999s notting hill and 2010s the book of eli.
Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. Parents need to know that the book of eli is very violent theres lots of weapon use, body parts getting chopped off, fighting, and dead bodies, as well as suggested rape sounds of ripping clothes and womens screams and takes place in a bleak future. The book of eli is a tough one to call you may find yourself liking or disliking it based on your particular point of view. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Al green how can you mend a broken heart book of elis theme. There are many scenes towards the movies conclusion which are jaw. Eli doesnt fall for that, but does get her to pray with him before eating, and unintentionally allows her to see his valued book, although she cant read, much like everyone else. Johnson 1 comment having now recently watched the road and the book of eli, the two big postapocalyptic movies of the holiday season that time of year when families get together and think warm thoughts about the end of the world, i can see that ive learned a couple of.
The book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. The book of eli soundtrack al green how can you mend a broken. 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. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups. Jan 15, 2010 although this new one has its comicbook qualities, good and bad, the hugheses have stanched the blood in the book of eli, making it easier to pay attention to what else is happening on screen. Lyrics i can think of younger days when living for my life was everything a man could want to do i could never see tomorrow, but i was never told about the sorrow and how can you mend a. This year and its early yet, it happened in the book of eli in which directors albert and allen hughes make the inspired decision to meld denzel washington with al green. Svaki mjesec posjeti nas vise od 4 500 000 surfera. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. Her forced description of that, however, alerts carnegie that eli possesses the book he so covets, the bible, but the traveler wont part with it. If possible, it should have police and organized fire protection. Easy in the way that you cant insert an al green song in a movie and not make me feel something.
1481 352 626 1218 1258 262 1489 893 1124 1101 1127 404 52 1080 1222 761 582 171 927 1224 658 394 422 1376 409 1416 1004 1260 698 1334 1185 1383 869 821 369 736 591 1025 136 971 489 869 677 172 800 1226