I have heard from one or two places that the new film the book of eli is based on a graphic novel. The book of eli is a stylish film that is reminiscent of i am legend and other postapocalyptic stories, though it. Dec 22, 2009 where did the film the book of eli come from. Based on this showing he is indeed better than leonidas because he simply defeated more enemies who came at him with a more diverse array of. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington.
Some scholars, like kessler, and nowack have argued that there is likely to have been some overlap between the time of samuel and that of eli. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been. The oscarwinning actor will play the hero in the postapocalyptic picture, the protector of a sacred book that could restore hope. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. They enlisted comicbook artists to help hone the look, a mix of sharp. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. The book of eli is kind of like watching the book of mormon filmed and rewritten as a futuristic action movie, except with fewer hot bitches. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him.
However, the book of judges always mentions the years of oppression in contrast to the period of a judges dispensation. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Although this new one has its comicbook qualities, good and bad, the hugheses have stanched the blood in the book of eli, making it easier to pay attention to what else is happening on. And metro 2033 is a book, that will soon be a game. Personally, if a movie is based on comic or book, i like to read the source material before i see the movie so i can compare and contrast.
And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. However, the book of judges always mentions the years of. Personally, if a movie is based on comic or book, i like to read the source material before i see. Being a loner, eli prefers to go his own way, but he may not have a choice. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. 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. Warner bros is hosting a huge panel for the book of eli at the comic con on friday, july 24th, at 10. Ive only seen book of eli once but did he ever fight anyone with any level of. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Ie the road will be a movie, but is currently a book.
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 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. So, i would like to know if there is a book of eli comic so i can read it before the movie. Borderlands movie with eli roth comic book speculation. Borderlands joined the comic book universe in 2012 when idw published the first issue of the four issue borderlands origins miniseries. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and graphic novels. Where the road is a thoughtful art film based on a pulitzer prizewinning novel, eli is more of a popcorn action flick influenced by the visual style. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Establishing its storytelling rules clearly and well, the film simply is better, and betteracted, than the average endoftheworld fairy tale. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. The work does not look to be based on any existing book or comic book. Unfortunately, the book of eli then degenerated into a pile of horse shit, since as i guessed without knowing anything about the film the literal book in question is a bible the. Slightly ironic in that her name is related to the sun, which caused the ruin of the world took a level in badass.
At the end of the movie, we find out he is blindlike the biblical eliand that the book hes been carrying around throughout the film is the bible in. The book of eli is een amerikaanse postapocalyptische neowestern en actiefilm uit 2010. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list. Originally the load, who also falls for a trap, solara is eventually able. Eli the book of eli vs daredevil mcu battles comic vine. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. Evan jones, left, and denzel washington star in the book of eli.
The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comic con new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. I saw a trailer with denzel washington in it, called the book of eli. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. The brothers had last directed the 2001 film from hell. This series follows the main characters of borderlands, roland, mordecai, lilith and brick and answered the question how did the vault hunters get on the bus with marcus. Jul 14, 2009 while the hughes brothers movie the book of eli isnt based on any comics, they have involved a lot of people from comic book world including artists chris weston and tommy lee edwards. Dec 09, 2009 i know there is a surge of post apocalypse stories in the media today, videogames, books and movies, and as you all well know, they cross class. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Is the new post apocalypse movie the book of eli based off.
However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, n a on. For instance, to protect themselves from the harsh sunlight, all the characters wear sunglasses or goggles, but rather than rendering them impersonal or distant, they only ramp up the movies cool factor. The book of eli is a stylish film that is reminiscent of i am legend and other postapocalyptic stories, though it carves out a niche for itself due to its strong characters and its central theme. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. 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. I know there is a surge of post apocalypse stories in the media today, videogames, books and movies, and as you all well know, they cross class. For instance, to protect themselves from the harsh sunlight, all the characters wear sunglasses or goggles, but rather than rendering them impersonal or distant. The story centers on the relationship between a 12yearold boy, oskar, and a. Eli burton is the president and founder of my tesla adventure, a california based tesla owners club.
Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. They will be unveiling a teaser trailer for the new hughes brothers film, along with the first chapter of an online animated book of eli graphic novel. 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. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book, they must first take his life. As postapocalyptic movie fiction goes, the book of eli is not a crowdpleaser like the mad max series nor silly like any of the planet of the apes films. The book of eli has found its owner and its denzel washington. The book of eli bts apocalyptic san francisco 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. This series follows the main characters of borderlands, roland. Book of eli trailer click on a poster to enlarge it. Tesla, spacex, elon musk inspire new starman comic book series.
By now youve probably noticed that the hughes brothers the book of eli is making its grand debut at comiccon during the big warner brothers panel on friday morning. While the hughes brothers movie the book of eli isnt based on any comics, they have involved a lot of people from comic book world including artists chris weston and tommy lee. T he 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 roaming about. Jan 08, 2010 i have heard from one or two places that the new film the book of eli is based on a graphic novel. Actually, chris weston, whose work is to make storyboards and concept art for the movie, designed the poster and two version of. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli has found its owner and its denzel washington. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The film is directed by the hughes brothers, and it is their first since from hell, a poorly received jack the ripper comic book movie, from 2001. The book of eli was scripted by gary whitta, a comic book writer and graphic novelist death, jr. 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. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Jan 15, 2010 although this new one has its comicbook qualities, good and bad, the hugheses have stanched the blood in the book of eli, making it easier to pay attention to what else is happening on. Where the road is a thoughtful art film based on a pulitzer prizewinning novel. The oscarwinning actor will play the hero in the postapocalyptic picture, the protector of a sacred book that could restore hope to the worlds survivors.
The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary. The story centers on the relationship between a 12yearold boy, oskar, and a centuriesold vampire child, eli. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter anthony peckham. Personally, if a movie is based on comic or book, i like to read the source material. They will be unveiling a teaser trailer for the new hughes brothers film, along with the first chapter of. The book of eli is a tough one to call you may find yourself liking or disliking it based on your particular point of view.
Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Establishing its storytelling rules clearly and well, the film simply is better, and betteracted. Feb 07, 2014 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. Is the upcoming movie the book of eli based on a graphic.
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