In training day 2001, washington played a corrupt and violent police detective, the performance for which he became only the second african american actor the first was sidney poitier to win an oscar for best actor. He even did a sarongmarong technique denzels bolo design was pretty nasty too. Im an atheist and i really didnt have a problem with any message contained in it. Don tai, denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, michael gambon, jennifer beals. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Good action, good cinematography, and i liked the music. As seen in the new action thriller, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington screen worn stunt, blood stained, green hooded coat, no size bloody with a hole, brown red head longsleeve crewneck thermal, size 2xlt bloody with a hole, cream hanes tshirt, size xl blood stained brown carhartt pants, no size and black. 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 more. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes. The first story that the book has is denzel washingtons himself. 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.
The book of eli denzel washington, gary oldman grading. 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. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. The book of eli boasts an impressive supporting cast including mila kunis, michael gambon dumbledore from harry potter, ray stevenson punisher. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. There was also one particular scene that was laughoutloud funny. Training day flight the book of eli malcolm x fallen. Denzel washington biography and filmography denzel. Perhaps the obvious struck me time and time again, but it seemed the most single important pivotal aspect of eli s survival boiled down to water. He subsequently portrayed a rogue cia agent in south africa in the spy thriller safe house 2012 before giving an oscarnominated performance in flight 2012 as a heroic airplane pilot hiding a substanceabuse problem. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes. Scifi and fantasy movies with denzel washington scifan.
The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. Denzel washington is the greatest actor of all time period, sometimes abbreviated to dwitgaoatp, is a weekly podcast cohosted by w. I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals. Its got action and excitement along the way and a few surprises which makes for a real good film. Just saw the book of eli and i was impressed with denzel s bolo fighting scenes as well as the other fma techniques that he executed. They talk about why denzel is one of the few actors who can carry a movie by himself.
Early on in the book of eli, which hits theaters january 15th, denzel washington s character, eli, is seen to be listening to an al green track on his ipod. Denzel washington, ethan hawke, scott glenn, nadine velazquez, don cheadle, mila kunis, ray stevenson, angela bassett, delroy lindo, john goodman. Eli needs a charge for his ipod and will pay for it in trade eli denzel washington engineer tom waits. 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. As an actor, producer and director, hes made his mark on the film industry, an industry that has recognized him with two academy awards best actor for training day and best supporting actor for glory, three oscar nominations, and 95 other awards and nominations. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washingtons portrayal. Denzel washington is the greatest actor of all time period.
The book of eli the book of eli denzel washington coat. Man has destroyed the earth and all that is left is a ravaged post apocalypse landscape. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. But one man named carnegie gary oldman, the head of a makeshift town of thieves and gunmen, is committed to getting possession of the book, as he. In 2010 washington starred in the postapocalyptic action drama the book of eli and collaborated again with scott on the action thriller unstoppable. Vernon, ny, a predominantly africanamerican suburb just north of manhattan. As eli fights his way across the country he stumbles upon a small town run by carnegie gary oldman and is asked to join the community after showing his explosive strength in a bar brawl. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. December 28, 1954 it was never my dream to be famous, says this mount vernon, new york native. 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. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli.
Denzel washington protects the integrity of the book of eli. Hey guys, what knife is denzel washington slicing people up with in the book of eli. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. Many props to jeff imada for his sharing the fmas through his stuntfight choreography work. 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. 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 out of the wrong hands. Denzel washington and abba thrive at the box office the equalizer 2 was the surprise victor at the box office this weekend, overtaking the jukebox musical mamma mia.
I want to order a coffee mug that says elis cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. Just saw the book of eli and i was impressed with denzels bolo fighting scenes as well as the other fma techniques that he executed. As seen in the new action thriller, the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington screen worn stunt, blood stained, green hooded coat, no size bloody with a hole, brown red head longsleeve crewneck thermal, size 2xlt bloody with a hole, cream hanes tshirt, size xl blood stained brown carhartt pants, no size and black. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. 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. Denzel washington goes over his past and how a very important person in his life made him become motivated. Perhaps the obvious struck me time and time again, but it seemed the most single important pivotal aspect of elis survival boiled down to water. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Denzel washington in malcolm x denzel washington in malcolm x 1992, directed by spike lee. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many.
As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washington s portrayal. 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. Knife id needed denzel washington in book of eli discussion in general knife discussion started by maprik, jul 29, 2012. He even did a sarongmarong technique denzel s bolo design was pretty nasty too. 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. 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. His father was a preacher at the pentecostal church of god in christ and also worked for the nys water department, while his mother a harlembred former gospel singer owned and operated a local beauty parlor. Elis denzel washington black and silver with 5 perferated holes, prototype rubber sword. If you see in the movie, my head is bopping to a different beat than the music because we were actually playing a song from. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics as they tell their lifechanging stories of mentorship.
Denzel washington by chris nickson nook book ebook. The book of eli january 2010 after the apocalypse eli denzel washington holds the secrets to saving the world in his sacred book. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors. In his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. 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. Carnegie becomes interested in eli when he learns the man is carrying a book that may hold the key to mankinds survival. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. Eli denzel washington is a wandering man on a mission. A hand to guide me in the book a hand to guide me by denzel washington is a nonfiction book thats telling the story of famous or non famous folks, who had once have someone in their life to guided them to being success at what they are doing today. However, washington admitted to listening to a different song when filming the scene. Opening wide in theaters on january 15, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals and is rated r for some brutal violence and language. There seems to be a new apocalypse movie every season.
Scifi and fantasy movies with denzel washington scifan world. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater, tshirt, pants, belt. Young denzel started work early in the beauty parlor where one day a woman known as a seer in their community wrote on a piece of paper that he would. Loner eli washington wanders through mad max style communities with just one aim to protect the sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube.
Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people. Oct 03, 2006 in his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. Book of eli machete black plain grindworx the book of eli, powder coating. Jan 15, 2010 jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes. 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. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Song panoramic from the book of eli instrumental artist nostromo pilots. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Some people just look for things to be offended by. The book of eli junket interview denzel washington ii 2010.
The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. Denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a wanderer in a nuclear warravaged america who leans on his bible for guidance, and. 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. Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Second junket interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli. Jan 11, 2010 denzel washington s latest role in the book of eli has him playing a wanderer in a nuclear warravaged america who leans on his bible for guidance, and the actor says if he was in that situation. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. As eli fights his way across the country he stumbles upon a small town run by carnegie gary oldman and is asked to join the community after showing his explosive strength in a. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. Thirty years after a manmade apocalypse, eli denzel washington hikes westward on a quest across the vast american interiora dark and dusty scape. Box set containing three movies starring denzel washington.
With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington killcount youtube. Denzel washington, mila kunis, gary oldman, ray stevenson. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics. Slechts een enkel lichtpuntje in the book of eli trouw. Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. Nov 01, 2005 in denzel washingtons book a hand to guide me there are many stories that show how people have been guided by others. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie the. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals man has destroyed the earth and all that is left is a ravaged post apocalypse landscape. Well, i dont know how it got to me being the producer, but.
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