Thats what movie critics are trying to wrap their heads around with this weekends release of the book of eli directed by allen and albert hughes. Read on as i share with you more about the movie and where to download the book of eli. Pictures shows denzel washington center as eli in alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli, a warner bros. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary oldman imprisons him, a poster of the movie a boy and his dog 1975 is visible. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. This last chapter in washingtons film career includes a whole lot of great roles and great films, including his very first sequel ever, setting up the equalizer action franchise, that is a reboot of a 1980s tv showplus a dystopian future movie that got lost in a glut of endoftheworld and zombie apocalypse movies of the time but is worth another look and denzels first ever western. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards.
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. However, washington admitted to listening to a different song when filming the scene. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. The magnificent seven 2016 the equalizer 2014 robert bobby trench. It stars matthew broderick as colonel robert gould shaw, the regiments commanding officer, and denzel washington, cary elwes, and morgan freeman as fictional members of the 54th. Denzel washington is one of the most accomplished and beloved actors in hollywood today and continues to deliver memorable performances on the silver screen.
Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. 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. The book of eli the plot the story centers on a lone hero named eli denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of post apocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that might hold the key to saving the future of humanity. Aug 29, 2019 denzel washington is one of the most accomplished and beloved actors in hollywood today and continues to deliver memorable performances on the silver screen.
The book of eli 2010 denzel washington fight seane in hindi dubbed part 2 duration. Aug 04, 2009 coming to theatres on january 15, 2010 starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, michael gambon, evan jones, jennifer beals. The book of eli 2010 thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the. 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. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers. Jan 10, 2019 22 videos play all the book of eli 2018 full movie the book of eli,2010 full movie hd. Coming to theatres on january 15, 2010 starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, michael gambon, evan jones, jennifer beals. Stepping into elis wellworn shoes for oscarwinning actor denzel washington, the son of a pentecostal minister of 50 years, the opportunity to play a faithfilled character like eli was. After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. Early on in the book of eli, which hits theaters january 15th, denzel washingtons character, eli, is seen to be listening to an al green track on his ipod.
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. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you. Washington has received many award nominations through out his career for a variety of roles including crooked cops and determined underdogs. A lone man fights his way for survival across a postapocalyptic america. One of hollywoods sexiest and most magnetic leading men, denzel washingtons poise and radiantly sane intelligence permeate whatever film he is in, be it a socially conscious drama, biopic, or suspense thriller. Denzel washington on what the movie is about the book of eli 2010 r action, adventure, drama, thriller. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the book. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by.
Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting elis canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in. 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 actor is in negotiations to star alongside denzel washington. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best. Glory is a 1989 american war film directed by edward zwick about the 54th massachusetts infantry regiment, the union armys second africanamerican regiment in the american civil war. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. In true movie fashion, eli fires about twice as many rounds as the pistol can hold before reloading. Denzel washington with his remington 870 witness protection shotgun as eli in the book of eli 2010. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb.
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. Can you name all these denzel washington movies by 1. A lone warrior, eli denzel washington, walks in a postapocalyptic wasteland that was once america. Denzel washington eli gary oldman carnegie mila kunis solara. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns in. Dec 14, 2016 denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences stars greatest and most wtf performances. Denzel washington,gary oldman,mila kunis watch all you want. Stars of eli denzel washington the book of eli star denzel washington spoke with cbr news about his new film, developing the character of eli, some of the movie s deeper themes, learning how to fight with a sword and more. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. 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. Phillip chandler 18 episodes 20192019 for queen and country reuben james 1988. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd 720p.
Denzel washington is an american actordirector who has appeared in such acclaimed films as a soldiers story, cry freedom and malcolm x. Washington talks about working with the stunt coordinators behind the bourne films to achieve his fighting style. He has received nine academy award nominations, and was the recipient of the best supporting actor award for 1989s glory and the award for best actor for 2001s training day. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Denzel washington internet movie firearms database guns. Denzel washington in the book of eli can you talk about the eyewear that eli has in the movie.
The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. He also has directed several features, including antwone fisher. This is the recently released mc toys f034 16 scale the end walker 12inch figure which is inspired by based on the character denzel washington played in the 2010 american postapocalyptic action film the book of eli. If you see in the movie, my head is bopping to a different beat than the music because we were actually playing a song.
List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. The book of eli 2010 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. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. A boy and his dog 1975 is recognized as one of the earliest postapocalyptic movies, and a source of inspiration for many dystopian and postapoctalyptic movies and video games. Denzel washington internet movie firearms database. This last chapter in washingtons film career includes a whole lot of great roles and great films, including his very first sequel ever, setting up the equalizer action franchise, that is a reboot of a 1980s tv showplus a dystopian future movie that got lost in a glut of endoftheworld and zombie apocalypse movies of the time but is worth another look and denzels first ever. Stepping into eli s wellworn shoes for oscarwinning actor denzel washington, the son of a pentecostal minister of 50 years, the opportunity to play a faithfilled character like eli was. Seven mustsee denzel washington films netflix dvd blog. Eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. The book of eli dvd, 9 of 112 highresolution movie posters in this.
Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the. Denzel washington squares off against gary oldman in this global smash action movie directed by the hughes brothers. We came up with what we called the sun rules, because at first, eli was the only one wearing glasses. Demolition man 2 is coming and its looking fantastic says sylvester. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli.
Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. The book of eli denzel washington is one of my all time favorite actors. Denzel washington aims a springfield armory xd as robert mccall in the equalizer 2014. In the upcoming scifi action movie the book of eli, star denzel washington performs his own stunts as a lone warrior in a postapocalyptic wasteland, and he talks about it in this new behindthescenes video from warner brothers. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. We went to these harley stores and were buying these goggles. One of hollywoods sexiest and most magnetic leading men, denzel washington s poise and radiantly sane intelligence permeate whatever film he is in, be it a socially conscious drama, biopic, or suspense thriller. Denzel washington list of movies and tv shows tv guide. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Download the book of eli full movie download full movies. 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 is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr.
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