Eli tells another character that he meets on his journey that god showed him where the book is and told him to travel west with the book and that god will have his back along the way, and this proves to be true. He carries a mysterious book, clearly of great importance to him. Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Eli is blind and if so, he either trained himself to be able to travel, hunt, shoot, etc. Their next work, uncensored videos was broadcast on. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. In a world where few people read and basic survival is constantly threatened, it is unusual that someone would place such great importance on a book. They made their first short film, how to be a burglar shortly after freshman year. Susy hendrix is arguably the best blind character in the history of cinema. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances.
Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind. So yes in the end he does become blind, probably due to the exposure to harmful rays of the sun remember its post apocalyptic. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. 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. Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about to eat, thank you for a roof over our heads on cold nights such as this, thank you for companionship in. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. Denzel washington, have secretly resurrected my beloved blind. Jan 15, 2010 i loves me a good western and the book of eli fits the bill. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. Denzel washington, the hughes bros speak from the book of. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. 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.
Is behind the wheel of carneiges truck during his pursuit of eli badass beard beard of evil. Discussion okay so i just got around to watching a six year old movie starring denzel, oldman, kunis, and many many more amazing actors, so im already behind the curve on this one. Their parents divorced when they were two years old, and they began making movies at age 12. Some claim that god gave eli his sight until the very end of his journey, but i chose to accept that, while his physical sight was gone, god did. The second shot, he took his time, gripped his pistol properly, aimed, fired and if you notice he hit eli in his backpack. 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. Eli tells the guards that he has a copy of the bible. It was even more enjoyable to watch the book of eli a second time, knowing now that the main character was blind for the entire story. Okay so i just got around to watching a six year old movie starring denzel, oldman, kunis, and many many more amazing actors, so im already behind the curve on this one. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. The makers of the film have incorporated this into the character of denzel. 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. Just because the bible is written in braille doesnt mean he is blind.
Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Denzel is top notch no matter what role he plays, and eli is no exception. 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 actor projects a studied, scowling quiet for much of his new postarmageddon thriller the book of. Eli also is able to see the path and enemies because of gods. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. If eli was blind through out the movie then the movie is of the same genre as godzilla just plain camp, because ive known quite a few blind people with. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. After looking around i saw that im not the only one who questions whether or not he is. Denzel stars in the postapocalyptic movie, the book of eli image source. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. I loves me a good western and the book of eli fits the bill. 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. Pictures the book of eli movie still no 49 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. This was particularly the case for me since i saw this movie on a plane, which had been edited the movie, not the. In the book of eli, washington, a homegrown new yorker, portrays the films title character, a solitary man who walks across the wasteland that was once america. As he sees carnieges people rioting after most of his men are killed, he just warily sits back and doesnt try to stop them, due to seeing hes outnumbered. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Although he is blind, he claims he reads every day, as his bible is in braille. The movie opens on a shot of a sixshooter, the main character denzel washington. Is denzel washingtons character in the book of eli blind. But i want to note a number of elements which make the book of eli stand out as a.
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. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Some claim that god gave eli his sight until the very end of his journey, but i chose to accept that, while his physical sight was gone, god did indeed provide eli with a different set of eyes. Jan 21, 2010 in the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel washington plays a blind man who feels hes been called by god to carry the last remaining copy of the bible across the country. Sep 21, 2014 after watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time.
Like many people who were alive at the time of the nuclear apocalypse, eli is blind. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was. Its the second time in the last year that weve received the.
He looks out the window the next day, moving his eyes to and fro to take in the situation. At this point eli turned around and a shootout with carnegies men ensued. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. 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. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. The girl sees eli s book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she. At first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent postapocalyptic film from hollywood. Sports a thick beard and is one of carnieges more notable and resilient henchmen know when to fold em. 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. Yes denzel washington plays a blind man notice how he has to feel around on shelves when going through places notice feeling for shoes on the two dead corpses one in the car one in the house.
In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to. But carnegie gary oldman, the powerhungry dictator of a decrepit survivors colony, is also interested in elis book for very different reasons. For a guy whos just seen the end of the world, denzel washington is surprisingly upbeat.
This movie is a biblical reference, with the main message being walk by faith not by sight. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Aug 23, 2017 hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Jan 14, 2010 for a guy whos just seen the end of the world, denzel washington is surprisingly upbeat. Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli, starring denzel washington, hits theaters jan. He is taking the book to a place where it will be safe where its message can be finally be shared with the world. He asks her whether it happened after or during the war, which may give the reason for his blindness. Like in the bible there was a priest named eli who was not born blind but later did become blind. The book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. Slightly ironic in that her name is related to the sun, which caused the ruin of the world took a level in badass. Whether you liked it or not, its hard to deny that the film starring denzel washington didnt send your brain on its own journey, especially after the movies grand twist was revealed. The book of eli, starring denzel washington, hits theaters jan. Redridge fired one shot at eli with his pistol and by the sounds of it, completely missed.
After looking around i saw that im not the only one. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Last night, derek and i finally found time to watch the postapocalyptic film, the book of eli. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. 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. You dont need to be completely blind to need to learn braille.
If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washingtons fictional character eli carried, that book is a braille. 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 image measures 1802 1418 pixels and was added on 3 september mila kunis stars as solara in warner bros. In this latest episode of he said he said, jeff bayer and i try to wrap our hea. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. 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.
Theres this whole issue, without giving it away, is he blind, is he not. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who.
But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she. Jan 15, 2010 at first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent postapocalyptic film from hollywood. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. 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. 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. But beyond the bloody scenes and foul language, audiences will discover a compelling story filled with more biblical references and christian thought than any other major motion picture in recent years. Sep 17, 2010 is denzel washington blind in the book of eli. In the first house eli holes up in, he looks at the mouse, he roots through his bag, while moving his head to see better into the bag. If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. If your question is not about the movie itself but about the book denzel washingtons fictional character eli carried, that book is a. In the midst of his journey, eli comes across a robber baron of sorts.
Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel washington plays a blind man who feels hes been called by god to carry the last remaining copy of the bible across the country. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. If you look at the movie, sometimes i actually bumped into stuff and they used it. Interview with denzel washington, mila kunis, and gary oldman. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Taken inside, eli is revealed to be blind, and dictates the new king james version of the bible from memory to.
Its interesting that both cite mad max, a film which is not described as a neowestern in its article despite pegging many of themes and tropes listed above, certainly far more than the book of eli does. Jan 15, 2010 if eli was blind through out the movie then the movie is of the same genre as godzilla just plain camp, because ive known quite a few blind people with heightened senses and washington didnt. The main character eli played by denzel washington is alive after the post apocalypse, where due to perhaps nuclear war, the world was wiped out as most knew it. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. After watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist the book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. The ending revealed that eli was blind and the message that i took from the movie kind of clicked into. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. Now, eli might become blind at some point in the movie but not in this scene. He gets into some pretty serious combats with some rather wicked folk and he survives some harrowing situations.