Eli reads the book and solara asks eli to read it to him. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. The book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. The book of eli, windows wallpaper, denzel washington, gary oldman, desktop pictures, post apocalyptic, movie stars, mens sunglasses, actors. Albert hughes i 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. Actor ray stevenson, who stars as frank castle this friday in punisher. Slightly ironic in that her name is related to the sun, which caused the ruin of the world took a level in badass. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. Eli frieden, masterminds eli frieden is cloned from tamara dunleavy, founder of the company vistanet.
Jun 14, 2019 the book of eli cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. The other interpretation is that eli, blinded by the events from the apocalypse, after finding the book in his youth, is somehow blessed with hysterical sightedness, all the way until he finally find his way to alcatraz and does his verbal dump, and afterwards, his blindness returns, but only after his mission was completed. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. He has been dating model talia wirkkulahibdon since 2015, and the two are often seen together on instagram and other social media platforms. Eli stone, television show starring johnny lee miller. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of. The book of eli, movie starring denzel washington eli is a main charactor in sarah dessens along for the ride book. 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. Only one other man gary oldman understands the power of what eli carries, and he is determined to take it for himself. Eli can be a masculine given name of hebrew origin, from biblical ascent, spelled with the hebrew letter ayin in the beginning, the name of eli, the high priest in the books of samuel.
There will be blood is a 2007 american epic period drama film written and directed by paul thomas anderson, loosely based on the novel oil. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. The soundtrack adds immensely to this feeling, using soft ambient chords and blasting actionscene drums when necessary.
Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. He is a former member of south korean boy band ukiss. Overall the book of eli is an excellent film itself and an excellent spin on the postapocalyptic genre. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be. Now carnegie is an unusual name andrew carnegie was at one time one of the richest men in the usa. Full cast of the book of eli actorsactresses 1 denzel washington remember the titans, glory, training day. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. The book of eli cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. On the copy at my parents house, you can see that i wrote, in crayon, david to. Trained in stage acting, which he enjoyed doing most, he became one of the greatest character actors ever to appear on stage and screen, with over 90 film credits. John david washington was born on july 28, 1984 in the usa.
For oscarwinning actor denzel washington, the son of. Eli as a name can have two different meanings, both originating in the hebrew bible eli can be a masculine given name of hebrew origin, from biblical ascent, spelled with the hebrew letter ayin in the beginning, the name of eli, the high priest in the books of samuel. Unless youre particularly observant its not outright apparent that hes blind when watching the first time until the very end of the movie when the camera zooms in and you can see his eyes are clouded. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. Eli loker, supporting character in the fox television show lie to me. The book of eli cast and actor biographies tribute. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. 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. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. Meaning of the name eli, fun facts, horoscope youtube. As a threeorfouryearold i decided to change my middle name to eli because of this book. 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.
Denzel washington at an event for the book of eli 2010 denzel washington in the book of eli 2010. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. Eli whitney, american inventor eli raphael roth, american actor and director eli herschel wallach, american actor.
But i love passionate fans because i used to be that for shows i loved, like star trek. The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. Everything looks dark and dead, the sun beating down endlessly on the dusty dunes. The electronic soundtrack adds to the films selfimportant. Originally the load, who also falls for a trap, solara is eventually able to overcome her captors using string as a garrote, takes out another vehicle with a grenade, then drives back to retrieve eli. Eli cash is a character from the film the royal tenenbaums eli goldsworthy from degrassi eli gold, a. It may not actually be his name tag, but lets call him eli, anyway. It came to be used as a given name among the puritans in the 17th century and was by them taken to the american colonies. Eli is the name of the child vampire from let the right one in, but its pronounced differently, since the novelfilms set in sweden. 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. Through these travails, he lost two families, grew a large cattle ranch and is now desperate to ensure his legacy by transitioning the family business into oil. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. 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. Eli has been walking west across the devastated landscape of america for 30 years, on his way to the sea.
War zone, has joined the already impressive cast of the hughes brothers book. Chicago suntimes critic roger ebert gave the film 3 of 4 stars and said of the film. He was raised in serenity by felix hammerstrom, a mad scientist who pretended to be his father. Born elijah brown, he adapted the screenname eli brown when he entered the music world. 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. Ray stevenson joins the hughes brothers book of eli. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. Aug 26, 20 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. During this time period, he also took on the role of producer for some of his films, including the book of. It stars daniel daylewis as a silver minerturnedoilman on a ruthless quest for wealth during southern californias oil boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia jennifer beals to send her daughter, solara mila kunis, to at least convince eli to spend the night by sleeping with him. When eli encounters a group of road bandits, behind them is a tunnel structure with a bold 14. During this time period, he also took on the role of producer for some of his films, including the book of eli and safe house.
Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. 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 is sad seeing a good actor such as gary oldman playing for the 100th time the cartoonish villain. Ray stevenson is cast opposite denzel washington in postapocalyptic action thriller the book of eli. Most of past history is lost and they also hint at a nuclear war that caused the world they live in. Check out the latest photos and bios of the cast and filmmakers of the book of eli. American famous people with name eli, famous celebrity named eli.
Its difficult to articulate in type a bit more like elee, as in, ely, minnesota, crossed with ahlee but is a very pretty name either way. The book of eli takes place in a apocalyptic waste land. Dec 02, 2008 actor ray stevenson, who stars as frank castle this friday in punisher. He was a rapper in the group and was one of the englishspeaking members of ukiss alongside former member kevin woo. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. He is an actor and producer, known for blackkklansman 2018, the book of eli 2010 and ballers 2015. Now mad max is similar in the fact it was a nuclear war that caused their predicament.
This list of the book of eli actors includes any the book of eli actresses and all other actors from the film. When she thinks hes asleep she goes to take a look at the book in his bag. In the film washington is a wanderer transporting a bible in a post apocalyptic world. He is an actor and producer, known for blackkklansman 2018. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book in the bible, revelation. The book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. War zone, has joined the already impressive cast of the hughes brothers book of eli. Ellison kyoungjae kim born march, 1991, better known by his stage name eli, is a korean american singer, rapper and actor. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. She asks him to teach her how to read it but eli doesnt respond. You can view additional information about each the book of eli actor on this list, such as when and where. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Originally the load, who also falls for a trap, solara is eventually able to overcome her captors using string as a garrote, takes out another vehicle with a grenade, then drives back to retrieve eli walking the earth.
July 22, 1947 is an american actor, comedian, writer and director. They soon made a short film entitled how to be a burglar and people began to take notice. Elijah eli brown is an american actor and singersongwriter. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. The book of eli is kind of like watching the book of mormon filmed and rewritten as a futuristic action movie, except with fewer hot bitches. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best actor. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story.
She sees but cant read an old kmart tag which says hi, my name is eli. Kane cocreated the modernday versions of the superheroes green lantern and the atom for dc comics. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the book of eli with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Eli mccullough pierce brosnan eli mccullough has grown up with the state of texas itself, surviving the great struggles of texass history. Has anybody seen the film the book of eli starring denzel washington.
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. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Eli whitney, american inventor eli raphael roth, american actor and director eli herschel wallach, american actor elisha nelson. The story involves a lone wanderer denzel washington who wears a name tag saying hi. December 7, 1915 june 24, 2014 was an american film, television and stage actor whose career spanned more than six decades, beginning in the late 1940s. He recites a bit of it and then puts the book away. Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind. 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. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. In 2014, he starred in the equalizer 2014, an action thriller film directed by antoine fuqua and written by richard wenk, based on the television series of same name starring edward woodward. He received an academy award nomination for best supporting actor for 1987s broadcast news and was widely praised for his performance in the 2011 film drive. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Its dotted by many craters hinting towards a massive war.
Its a little strange and im always going to feel when someone asks me for an autograph, that theyre referring to someone behind me. He currently stars as dylan walker in the freeform series, pretty little liars. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you. 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.
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