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. In the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. His partnership with don omar has led him to critical acclaim and commercial success. He also spoke of a surprise mixtape with a love producer, assumed to be timbaland, who he has been working with recently. 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 crisis of religious representation in the book of eli 2010. Alan and albert and i went through a good, i dont know, three. Their next work, uncensored videos, was broadcast on cable, introducing them to a wider. 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 allen hughes and allen hughes. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fight. Walking through the wastelands of what used to be america is eli denzel washington, a man with a mission, fiercely protecting the last copy of the bible known to man.
Nov 06, 2014 provided to youtube by reprise outland atticus ross the book of eli original motion picture soundtrack. Panoramic atticus ross the book of eli original motion picture soundtrack. The book of eli was directed by allen hughes, an american director, producer, and writer before directing the book of eli, allen hughes had directed new york, i love you, released in 2008, from hell 2001, american pimp 1999, dead presidents 1995, menace ii society 1993. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Oct 10, 2019 provided to youtube by equity distribution book of eli vado long run vol.
The book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. 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 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. Provided to youtube by equity distribution book of eli vado long run vol. Borderlands movie in development from eli roth and spider. Abp the bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington that opens in theaters jan. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover elis connections. Eli is an author, speaker, bible teacher, mom to many, grandparent, and a networkingpreneur.
The star of the film, denzel washington, is also one of its producers. Jan 15, 2010 about genre action, scifi rating rated r for for some brutal violence and languagesummary denzel washington stars as a lone hero in a nottoodistantfuture who must fight across america to. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. That question and the film illustrates the ambiguity. 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. 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. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the book of eli with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release.
Eli explores strategies with clients for a more purposeful and successful life through her faith in gd. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Shop i am legendthe book of eli bluray 2 discs at best buy. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of eli poster 27 x 40 inches 69cm x 102cm 2010 dutch reproduction poster print cast. 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. Atticus ross, the producer and musician who collaborated with trent reznor on four nine inch nails albums, founded the group 12 rounds and produced the perry farrell single go all the way into the twilight for twilight, is the one chosen to supply the original score for the hughes brothers much anticipated postapocalyptic adventure the book of eli. However, the violence and language is too much for families. The paper size is approximately 27 x 40 inches 69cm x 102cm the condition of this item is brand new mint condition. How he could have viewed this flick as a vehicle for his talents is one of the. Eli bush is an american film and theatre producer best known for producing the critically acclaimed film lady bird, for which he won the 2018 golden globe for best picture and was conominated for the academy award for best picture at the 90th academy awards. The book of eli action 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 book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info. We did a lot of work, a lot of sessions with allen hughes and myself and my son john david washington, a coproducer of the book of eli and the writer gary whitta.
Son of a pastor, washington was so drawn to the spiritual aspects of the story, he also signed on as a producer. View eli beckers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. A borderlands movie is in development from director eli roth, known for cabin fever and hostel, and the producers behind spiderman, iron man, and warm bodies eli roth will be directing borderlands which is adapting the popular video game series for lionsgate. To the disapproval of his father, eliezer spends time discussing the kabbalah with moshe a the beadle, caretaker of the hasidic shtiebel house of prayer. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Buckley production designer gary whitta screenwriter geordie sheffer department head hair hiro koda stunts jeff imada. Erik olsen is known for his work on the dirt 2019, the book of eli 2010 and orphan 2009. Ross worked with nine inch nails on four albums and also founded the band 12 rounds. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. In english, dubbed french, or dubbed spanish, with optional english for the hearing impaired or french or spanish subtitles.
At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. She is the executive producer and hosts a talk radio show your beautiful by design, which helps women embrace their individual beauty. He was on the team that won an academy award for the best visual effects for what dreams may comes. Billy animated short covering carnegies back story i am legend includes 4 awesome animated comics. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the book. Eli bush executive producer what we do in the shadows. The book of eli includes additional scenes a lost tale. Beware the book of eli stylized in all caps is the third mixtape by american rapper ski mask the slump god. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the book of eli. Deak ferrand has worked for more than 15 years in visual effects as a matte painter.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near. Washington, a twotime academy award winner widely known in hollywood for his christian beliefs, portrays a lone warrior making his way across a desolate american landscape defending the worlds last remaining copy of. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. Beware the book of eli, a mixtape by ski mask the slump god. Advanced search watchlist sign in the book of eli 2010 poster. It also, rather startlingly, has an overt, fairly profound christian theme. It is produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson. Death as a gift, isolation, sacrificing the few for the many and shelter. The book s narrator is eliezer, an orthodox jewish teenager who studies the talmud by day, and by night weeps over the destruction of the temple.
The book of eli directors the hughes brothers film. 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. He has since founded his own company, hatch, and has participated in a large number of film projects such as riddick, constantine, shooter, the assassination of jesse james, red cliff and wolverine. Well done to the hughes brother for producing and directing an excellent film. If the studio decided to release an edited version of this film, then it might find a bigger christian audience flocking to the. 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. They soon made a short film entitled how to be a burglar and people began to take notice. Jan, 2010 son of a pastor, washington was so drawn to the spiritual aspects of the story, he also signed on as a producer. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the. Eli bush is a producer of several films including uncut gems, first cow, mid90s, eighth grade, lady bird, annihilation, the meyerowitz stories, game over, man. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider.
It was officially released on may 11, 2018, by republic records, after it was originally released on may 1, 2018 on soundcloud, but was quickly taken down by his former management recording sessions took place from 2017 to 2018, which features production from murda beatz, timbaland. The book of eli is rated r for adult content, profanity, images of rape, and excessive violence. Their newest venture, the book of eli, is set in the notsodistant future, 35 years after a war that has left the world in ruins. John david washington, a co producer of the book of eli and the writer gary whitta. Dec 11, 2017 the rapper previously announced a mixtape titled beware of the book of eli, which was envisioned as a compilation of freestyles over older beats, as he told xxl in april. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Beware the book of eli by ski mask the slump god mixtape. Jan 11, 2010 though in the vein of recent films like 2012, a blockbuster about the end of the world as predicted by the mayan calendar, evangelical movie buffs are touting the book of eli as a rare major studio release where the protagonist is unabashedly a christian. Jan 14, 2010 the book of eli is directed by the hughes brothers menace ii society, dead presidents from a screenplay by gary whitta.
This is a brand new single sided reproduction print of a the book of eli poster. I am legendthe book of eli bluray 2 discs best buy. The book of eli centers on a lone hero named eli washington who must fight his. Albert and allen hughes began making movies at age 12, but their formal film education began their freshman year of high school when allen took a tv production class. Mila kunis, denzel washington, gary oldman, malcolm mcdowell. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew 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. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. No pinholes or tape and has never been hung or displayed. Provided to youtube by reprise outland atticus ross the book of eli original motion picture soundtrack. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. The book of eli is a strong story about a godfearing man determined to obey the will of the lord. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info fandango.
Producer denzel washington eli, producer derrick ballard set designer deva anderson musical directionsupervision don burgess cinematographer erik olsen executive producer ethan erwin associate producer gae s. Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. The book of eli filmcinema studies bibliographies cite. The book of eli 2010, a film by allen hughes theiapolis. Some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. 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.
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