Fahrenheit 451 the film owes a significant debt to the 1953 novel by ray bradbury. 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 king james version of the bible, to a safe location on the west coast of the united states. 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. The book of eli denzel washington backpack movie props. As an actor, producer and director, hes made his mark on the film industry, an industry that has recognized him with two academy awards best actor for training day and best supporting actor for glory, three oscar nominations, and 95 other awards and nominations. Jul 27, 2010 the subliminal traps at times they arent even subliminal but obvious that the book of eli tends to provide in a movie, to those who arent thinking much beyond art or entertainment. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel. I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. 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. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The book of eli the book of eli, denzel washington, need this. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either.
Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs. Thirty years after a manmade apocalypse, eli denzel washington hikes westward on. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. I saw a trailer with denzel washington in it, called the book of eli. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in.
In the novel guy montag escapes from a future dystopian society and eventually makes contact with a group of isolated individuals who have memorised books to save them for the future iteration of mankind. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. The book of eli elis denzel washington hero battery. 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. 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. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Eli impressively creates its world between the sunglassesgoggles due to the. Dec 09, 2009 i know there is a surge of post apocalypse stories in the media today, videogames, books and movies, and as you all well know, they cross class. Eli played by denzel washington in the book of eli with images. At the very end, when the camera zooms in on eli as he sits at the table on the ship, you can clearly see his eyes are covered by a white film, a. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. One of the most important things that is missing in the building is the bible. Ie the road will be a movie, but is currently a book.
He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, while surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in villages for water and supplies. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli. Oakley inmate 05630 polished gold dark grey sunglasses denzel book of eli. Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist. Mar 16, 2012 oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington.
In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. Eli denzel washington sunglasses from the book of eli. Denzel washington was also recently seen wearing prescription glasses and chubbing up to star along side john travolta in tony scotts remake of the taking of pelham 1 2 3. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washingtons life uptodate 19941996. Sunglasses in the book of eli everything sunglasses.
Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. Whether you need a classic kids book or classroomproven teaching materials, discover it at scholastic. Jul 26, 2018 between the world and me by tanehisi coates. Nov 01, 2005 a hand to guide me in the book a hand to guide me by denzel washington is a nonfiction book thats telling the story of famous or non famous folks, who had once have someone in their life to guided them to being success at what they are doing today. The book of eli, elis denzel washington hero battery original movie prop. Song panoramic from the book of eli instrumental artist nostromo pilots. Since then, denzel washington has continued to dazzle fans in films such as devil in a blue dress, the pelican brief, and the remake of the bishops wife, costarring whitney houson. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington killcount youtube. When eli denzel washington visits alcatraz prison, which has been converted into a building that holds books and artifacts, he finds that it is filled with all sorts of information that had been destroyed in the apocalypse. 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 continues the string of apocalyptic tales.
The book of eli, elis denzel washington costumes original movie costume elis denzel washington screen worn, green hooded jacket with blood stains and bullet holes in back no size, worn out brown red head long sleeve crewneck thermal size xlt, offwhite hanes crewneck tshirt size xl, worn out brown carhartt canvas pants no. Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. I bet you could get most of the braille alphabet from just the names of the books, which are on every page of each book if you already know the names and order of books. Despite the mediocre ratings 45% on rotten tomatoes that critics have been giving it, its done well at the box office. Direct from the set of the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather. This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washington s life uptodate 19941996. Uv rays, since he walks without his sunglasses after being shot by gary oldman.
He discusses why he became a producer of the film, getting in shape for the role, weapons and. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. And if you want to know what denzil washington strictly the lead is wearing in the eli film, they are oakley inmate sunglasses. The oakley inmate is a part of oakleys 2008 lifestyle series, which is also cool for casual wear. Oakley inmate light ruby iridium denzel washington book of eli. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of. Want to know what denzels costar, mila kunis is wearing during the book of eli. In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about american history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, tanehisi coates offers a powerful new framework fo. Denzels script selection continues to improve grant j. In the book of eli, the actor portrays a man, in a postapocalyptic world attempting to make his way across america in an attempt to keep the last remaining copy of the bible out of the wrong hands. But one man named carnegie gary oldman, the head of a makeshift town of thieves and gunmen, is committed to getting possession of the book, as he.
The character played by denzel washington is sitting on the front porch of his. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. Jan 20, 2010 the film in question is the book of eli, and these are worn by gary oldman. Dec 11, 20 eli played by denzel washington in the book of eli. I admire denzel washington very much as an actor, so i decided to read this book. 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. The sunglasses and backpack eli used throughout the movie were oakley. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary oldman.
Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred book. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. Oakley inmate polished gold dark grey denzel washington book of. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Direct from the set of the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack with two front straps. And metro 2033 is a book, that will soon be a game. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Denzel washington book of eli rubin hurricane carter, actor denzel. Denzel washington the book of eli sword large armory replicas. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete.
In the movie, sunglassesclad eli certainly has the oldandwise thing. Denzel washington makes the postapocalyptic world somehow charming in the new film the book of eli. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. Ill be honest with you, the book of eli panel at last summers san diego comiccon garnered little attention, despite having stars denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis in attendance, as. Interview with denzel washington for the book of eli youtube. He has garnered much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s, including his portrayals of reallife figures, such as steve biko, malcolm x, rubin hurricane carter, melvin b. Oakley inmate light black black polarized iridium book of eli for. Want to know what denzel s costar, mila kunis is wearing during the book of eli. The book of eli elis denzel washington costumes original. 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. Eli as played by denzel washington faces ten, fifteen, twenty armed enemies with guns, machetes and chainsaws.
Is the new post apocalypse movie the book of eli based off. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli sunglasses id. March 10, 2010 in honor of last sundays oscars, heres a movie that should be honored at next years ceremony but, given that sandra bullock just won best actress for blind side, clearly wont be.
Jan, 2010 heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli. The book of eli junket interview denzel washington ii 2010. After i have finished reading it, i was not disappointed with him as a man. Denzel washington by chris nickson nook book ebook. The oakley inmate was introduced in 2008, and as most oakley s consists of only the most hightech materials and lenses, which creates one of the most lightweight, clear and protective pair of specs you can get. In the book of eli, i loved denzel but wished he could have taken off those sunglasses more often. 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. Denzel washington books, author biography, and reading level. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinnes s condensed version. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by. See the mila kunis in mosley tribes raynes sunglasses book of eli post.
What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in the. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. If you just knew the order of the books in the bible, you could learn braille by just learning the letters of the names of the books. His work can be found in books, magazines and even museums. A lone warrior denzel washington wanders the postapocalyptic. The sunglasses are in screen used condition with evidence of wear from its extensive use on the film. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. The book of eli follows the story of eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of the 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.
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