With denzel washington, john goodman, donald sutherland, embeth davidtz. The center of the apocalyptic thrillers promo, denzel washington wanders around the desolate wasteland of america and fights those trying to get a hold of the sacred book he is protecting. Book of eli stars denzel washington and gary oldman. It is fueled by a towering, charismatic performance by denzel washington as malcolm x washington had previously played malcolm in the. Discover a summary of elijah s story, full scripture text, and related articles. 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 from hell and dead presidents. It was as if denzel literally became malcolm x in the scenes where he delivered his speeches. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. The book of eli opens with denzel washington s eli murdering a cat, but by the end its the film that has really screwed the pooch. Directed and cowritten by spike lee, the film stars denzel washington in the title role, as well as angela bassett, albert hall, al freeman jr. Inspelningen borjade i new mexico i februari 2009 och filmen slapptes 2010. Malcolm x by denzel washington, angela bassett, al freeman. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power. Evan jones, left, and denzel washington star in the book of eli.
Jul 24, 2009 the center of the apocalyptic thrillers promo, denzel washington wanders around the desolate wasteland of america and fights those trying to get a hold of the sacred book he is protecting. The new promo builds on and extends what we saw from the first teaser trailer and shows off much more of the secondary characters, combined with plenty of action. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. Malcolm x, sometimes stylized as x, is a 1992 american epic biographical drama film about the africanamerican activist malcolm x. Lee has a supporting role, while black panther party cofounder bobby seale, the rev.
After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. 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 hard times like. Mar 17, 2018 spike lee hit a home run in this film by selecting denzel washington to portray malcolm x. Discover a summary of elijahs story, full scripture text, and related articles. I believe it was actually elisha that who begged to follow elijah, and elijah was like ok, but hurry up lol. Biographical epic of the controversial and influential black nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a smalltime gangster, to his ministry as a member of the nation of islam. 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. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. We might take both as a reference to the prophet elijah.
Elijah recites the entire bible from memory to record keepers at san quentin prison. Denzel washington and evan jones in the book of eli in the movie the book of eli, washington played the role of a godly man so his upbringing was a little better. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. Denzel washington list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Its not surprising, either, given that his father was a pentecostal preacher. Denzel washington remembers malcom x and the wizard of oz. Jan 15, 2010 elisha followed elijah just how solara did eli in this movie.
Denzel washington by chris nickson nook book ebook. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers. Denzel washington has received much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s, including for his portrayals of reallife figures such as steve biko, malcolm x, rubin hurricane carter, melvin b. A post apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr. Starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, michael gambon, evan jones, jennifer beals. Spike lee hit a home run in this film by selecting denzel washington to portray malcolm x. 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. 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.
The magnificent seven 2016 the equalizer 2014 robert bobby trench. One such traveler is eli denzel washington, who is the ultimate survivalist and is extremely handy with a blade. Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to reeses style. Apr 28, 2017 denzel washington is one of hollywoods famously religious stars, and its evident in movies like his book of eli. The honorable elijah muhammads solution is the only solution for you and iits the only solution for the white man. Jan, 2010 washington and the hughes brothers do a good job of establishing this man and his world, and at first, the book of eli seems destined to be solemn.
The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Denzel washington is an award winning actor that has played some of the most iconic. Below are the current top twelve films that have been filed under the actor denzel washington in order of how many times each film has been viewed on site. Phillip chandler 18 episodes 20192019 for queen and country reuben james 1988. In the 2010 movie the book of eli denzel plays a powerful prophet, an elijah type character who is the keeper of the most sought after book on a post apocalyptic earth, the bible. Denzel washington in the book of eli, a warner bros. Denzel washington the book of eli 2010 trailer movie forums. To see the recent video additions filed under this actor, click recently added below. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Eti list denzel washingtons best acting monologues etinside. 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. This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washingtons life uptodate 19941996.
The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. Denzel washington remembers malcom x and the wizard of oz in highlights from a 2008 interview, the oscarwinner talks with terry gross about reading the autobiography of. In the future, according to the book of eli, well all dress like were in a nine inch nails video. Homicide detective john hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer edgar reese. The second trailer for the upcoming denzel washinton starrer, the book of eli, has debuted online ealier today for your viewing pleasure.
This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washington s life uptodate 19941996. 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. Denzel washington plays a solemn loner whos traveling west across the remains of postapocalyptic america. Carnegie gary oldman steals the bible but finds that the book is in braille and cant read it.
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. First trailer for denzel washingtons the book of eli. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. Unlike the peaceful messengers of the new testament, eli wealds all kinds of weapons with schwartzenegger like prowess and the power of an old testament prophet. Denzel washington stars in book of eli, but he also produced it with his son co producing, and he shared about not wearing underwear on the. I admire denzel washington very much as an actor, so i decided to read this book. 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 remembers malcom x and the wizard of. Aug, 2018 the bible story of elijah is from the first book of kings, describing his miraculous feats and redemption of the people of israel from the evil king ahab. Denzel washington the book of eli 2010 trailer movie. The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the end its the film that has really screwed the pooch. It tells about his childhood, youth, and his family background. When elijah was taken by god, elisha picked up his mantle and assumed the role as prophet. Book of eli stars denzel washington and gary oldman chicago.
Survivors exist in small, rough towns or as road bandits, waylaying hapless travelers. Spike lees comprehensive film biography of the slain civil rights leader malcolm x is much more than the depiction of a great mans life. Denzel washington and evan jones in the book of eli in the movie the book of eli, washington played the role of a godly man so his upbringing was a little better since he had god on his side unlike the other 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. In the end, the book of eli feels more like a simplistic, post apocalyptic parable with singledimension characters who have no arc rather than a satisfying film. It is a film that shows, through the powerful story of one man, a persons ability to reinvent himself and change his life. 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.
But then eli arrives at a western town ruled by carnegie gary oldman, who, like all the local overloads in westerns and gangster movies, sits behind a big desk flanked by a tall bald guy and. The 1982 new york offbroadway stage hit produced by woodie king, jr. The bible story of elijah is from the first book of kings, describing his miraculous feats and redemption of the people of israel from the evil king ahab. Book of eli denzel washington on the spirituality of the.
Denzel washington is one of hollywoods famously religious stars, and its evident in movies like his book of eli. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they. Sep 21, 2014 denzel washington has received much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s, including for his portrayals of reallife figures such as steve biko, malcolm x, rubin hurricane carter, melvin b. Mar 01, 20 denzel washington remembers malcom x and the wizard of oz in highlights from a 2008 interview, the oscarwinner talks with terry gross about reading the autobiography of malcolm x, which he.
With denzel washington, angela bassett, delroy lindo, spike lee. The book of eli 2010 photos, including production stills. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Denzel washington, for all his many talents, seems to play himself here. Denzel washington and mila kunis, the book of eli jake coyle, ap entertainment writer in the future, according to the book of eli, well all dress like were in a nine inch nails video. Quite resourceful at surviving, he doesnt want any trouble from anyone, but will defend both himself even to the point of killing others and the highly valued book in his possession. 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. After i have finished reading it, i was not disappointed with him as a man. The book is the bible and elijah denzel washington is revealed to be blind. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. Washington and the hughes brothers do a good job of establishing this man and his world, and at first, the book of eli seems destined to be solemn. Similar to the life of jesus, elijah performs marveling acts to demonstrate the validity of god to the people of israel. Denzel washington has been honored with five academy award nominations, winning the oscar twice. A meteorite and a subsequent war 30 years earlier has scorched the earth.
Medverkande personer ar denzel washington, gary oldman och mila kunis. Most everyone wears goggles and leather in the postapocalyptic wasteland of the book of eli. Jan 15, 2010 denzel washington in the book of eli, a warner bros. Carnegie gary odman and eli denzel washington each explain what the book means to them.
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. To see denzel washingtons entire filmography listed on traileraddict, hit the credits option below. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. The acting is adequate throughout, but not dazzling.
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