It is about eli, who has been traveling west on a mission for 30 years, and the book he reads every night and does whatever is necessary to guard and protect it. Solara book of eli 4 sam winchester 1 dean winchester 1 john winchester 1 shawn spencer 1 juliet ohara 1 carlton lassiter 1 henry spencer 1 aaron hotchner 1 matthew lombardi 1 include relationships include additional tags friendship 1 apocalypse 1 precanon 1 alternate universe 1 family 1 postcanon 1. The book of eli best scenejennifer bealsgary oldmandenzel washingtonmila kunis eli d. The island yes, its alcatraz has its own printing pressa dinosaur that is handset and hand operated. The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of eli s task. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film 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. Lombardi extracts a meticulous and fullfledged blueprint for organizational excellence from a raft of hard evidence. Carnegie is the main antagonist in the 2010 postapocalyptic film the book of eli.
The book of eli interview malcolm mcdowell 2010 trailer addict. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to. They say the war tore a hole in the sky, youve probably heard the stories solara. The book of eli as seen in denzel washingtons hit film, the book of eli, this is lombardis malcolm mcdowell screen used large black. 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. In the final scenes of the book of eli 2010, eli is dictating whole bible to lombardi. 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. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the the book of eli movie.
In the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. The book of eli straight from the set, this is lombardi s malcom mcdowell screen worn brown rough weave, frayed edge, two front buttons with two front pockets, swear sport coat. The script for book of eli doesnt really give much information on the subject, merely referring to the period as. Eli is taken to lombardi, the curator of alcatraz, who has been gathering all the remnants of prewar civilization, such as books, music, and art, and storing them in. As eli dictates, lombardi writes it all down, word for word. The book of eli lombardi malcom mcdowell alcatraz bible. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. Night, by elie wiesel, is a work of holocaust literature with a decidedly autobiographical slant.
A printing press begins producing copies of the bible, and lombardi places one on a. He soon forces solara to tell him if eli was reading a book, and. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to the mind. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The book of eli as seen in denzel washingtons hit film, the book of eli, this is lombardi s malcolm mcdowell screen used large black leather bound alcatraz press bible. En streaming the book of eli 301 moved301 movedthe document has movedhere. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. He was portrayed by gary oldman, who also portrayed norman stansfield in leon. This book was nothing like the movie and after she read the first chapter she burned the book.
Solaras journey book of eli chapter 1, a book of eli. 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. Interview with malcolm mcdowell, who plays professor lombardi in the book of eli. Lombardi s pen races across the paper, struggling to keep up with eli s recitation. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. Mar 30, 2010 book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. Download for free on all your devices computer, smartphone, or tablet. 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. A great memorable quote from the the book of eli movie on lombardi.
According to eli, his book is the last remaining copy of the bible, as all other copies were intentionally destroyed following the nuclear war thirty years ago. Advanced search watchlist sign in the book of eli 2010 poster. The war tore a hole in the sky, the sun came down, burnt everything, everyone, i wandered, i didnt really know what i should do or where i was going. Inside they are introduced to lombardi malcolm mcdowell, who is the curator of a. Eli stands in the front yard, surrounded by brownish.
My only criticism if michael lombardis book is that i enjoyed it too much. Appeared in 18 contests scored 41 total points averaged 2. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. Theres a whole series of beautiful mozart and wagner records, in still very pristine condition. Feb 05, 2010 eli tells the guard that he has a copy of the king james version of the bible, and they are allowed in. The script for book of eli doesnt really give much information on the subject, merely referring to the period as some considerable time later. Michael lombardi and tate frazier sit down to discuss the end of the eli era in new york 02. Aug 16, 2012 it is about eli, who has been traveling west on a mission for 30 years, and the book he reads every night and does whatever is necessary to guard and protect it. Professor lombardi stood on the roof of the prison watching the young, beauty shrink into the distance. According to eli, his book is the last remaining copy of the bible, as all other copies were. Photo file new york giants eli manning super bowl champion vince lombardi trophy matted 8x10 photo. The book of eli 2010 malcolm mcdowell as lombardi imdb.
Book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. Solara and eli s presence nearly 11 months ago had created quite the stir amongst the islands inhabitants. As the film ends, eliwho we now realize is blindhas memorized the entire king james bible. As the film ends, eli who we now realize is blindhas memorized the entire king james bible.
See more ideas about the book of eli, new york football and new york giants. He suggested that i go to one of the churches on the mainland, and search for my spiritual calling. Eli is then buried in the prison courtyard, and lombardi puts a newly typed bound bible on the bookshelf where a spot had been saved for the bible. The movie, which starred denzel washington as a wanderer who has a brail book. A road warrior of a different sort, the title character played by denzel washington in the book of eli spends much of the story traveling by foot across an eerie landscape, a long and quick. This scene showed bible to have so many pages, more. Eli tells lombardi that he has a king james bible with him. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli. 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. What was the final quote for denzel in the book of eli. The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. Lombardi tells eli that they have been missing a copy of the bible, so eli gave him the bible. He asks lombardi to get paper and pencil and, with his dying breath, dictates the. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner.
Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. 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. There, they are welcomed by lombardi, a man who has been collecting and storing the remains of civilization. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The book of eli official 1080p hd movie trailer youtube. He then beats claudia in front of solara in order to find out if eli has the book he. Then you hear elis voice as he says one last prayer for solara. He then proceeds to recite the bible to lombardi word for word, allowing him to make new copies. 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 moses archetype is evident in the movie the book of. The book of eli film vault wiki fandom powered by wikia. Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups. 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. The settlement is headed by lombardi malcolm mcdowell, whose name means longbearded and represents the wisdom of tradition and age. Eli s life had been hard, most of it focused on fulfilling the vision and obeying the calling that he had.
In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. Bible from memory to lombardi malcolm mcdowell, the leader of the group. I was just moving from place to place, trying to stay alive.
Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states. Authentic learning for the 21st century which determines whether a student has the necessary will, desire, commitment, mental energy, and selfdetermination to actually perform at the highest. Log into facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. He heard a voice in his head to carry the worlds last bible west, and. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie.
When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. Lombardi tells eli that they have been missing a copy of the bible, so eli tells. The book of elibest scenedenzel washingtonmila kunismalcolm. My 94 yr old mom was told about the movie titled the book of eli and wanted to read the book. If you can take the violence, and the language, etc. Every year numerous movies are made in the entertainment industries but all are not liked. It is revealed that eli is blind and the bible he was carrying is written in braille. Lombardi tells eli that they have been missing a copy of the bible. 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. At the sanctuary, eli has died, but not before he finished reciting the entire book. At the sanctuary, eli has died, but not before reciting the entire book. 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. Denzel stars in the postapocalyptic movie, the book of eli image. The book of eli lombardi malcom mcdowell alcatraz bible movie.
The book of elibest scenedenzel washingtonmila kunis. Then you hear eli s voice as he says one last prayer for solara. Great stacks of paper have been filled with lombardi s handwriting. Eli is taken to lombardi malcolm mcdowell, the curator of alcatraz, who has been gathering all the remnants of prewar civilization, such as books, music, and art, and storing them in the cells until they are ready to rebuild and reestablish society. He asks lombardi to get paper and pencil and, with his dying breath, dictates the entire bible, verse by verse, as lombardi writes it all down. The printing press at alcatraz begins producing copies of the bible, and lombardi places one on a bookshelf between the torah and tanakh on one side and the quran on the other. 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 the united states. This scene showed bible to have so many pages, more than you expect a single book to have. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. This key prop can be clearly seen on screen used in a very memorable scene.
A few observations about the book of eli welcome to the. 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. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road with its ashladen wastelands and crazed cannibals. Eli bumps the bottom step with his foot before going up the porch steps of the couples house, presumably to gauge where the steps are credit to jeremyogles. Theres a whole series of beautiful mozart and wagner records, in still very pristine.
Eli was the high priest kohen gadol of shiloh, the secondtolast israelite judge succeeded only by samuel before the rule of the kings of israel and judah. Eli closes the book and parcels it back up as before. The book of elibest scenejennifer bealsgary oldman. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. A weapon aimed right at the hearts and minds of the weak and the desperate.
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