The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. The book of eli written by gary whitta june 21, 2007 a civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed. 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. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either.
If you havent see this movie, i highly recommend it. The superportentous music early on should have warned me that this is no. 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. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many. As he nears the end of his travels, he meets a young girl, solara played by mila. Solara, eli s friend, pulls alongside and helps him, giving eli a ride. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton.
Some claim that god gave eli his sight until the very end of his journey, but i chose to accept that, while his physical sight was gone, god did indeed provide eli. Jun 10, 2017 prayer from the end of the motion picture book of eli. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30. The book of eli is a 2010 film that is a postapocalyptic story of a lone man who fights his way across america in order to protect the bible, that carnegie, the. For out of the ground we were taken, for the dust we are. Apr 18, 2011 what was the final quote for denzel in the book of eli. Movie moments the book of eli 2010 the final prayer denzel washington mila kunis no is. Eli says that the bible in his possession is not just any book.
Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli. Prayer at the end of the book of eli the book of eli, in. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many obstacles in my path. Used with an arrow in the beginning, but the rest of the movie only uses regular slowmo. The sand and the sea and the waves breaking and sighing and high over the water the wind blowing free. Another intriguing aspect of this future is how characters who are blind or have limited sight end up in relatively powerful roles. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli he is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall biography thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states. Eli ending explained what the hell was netflixs eli. Prayer is completely foreign to solara but it touches her soul. The book of eli has loads of potential for discussions about what it has cost people throughout history to take the bibleor more literally, its messageto tribes, villages, nations, cities or. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. At the very end is eli s prayer, which to me is an archetypal example of how one can converse with god.
Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Eli and solara sleep by an old nuclear plant cooling tower. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Jun 20, 2010 last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. We break down the ending of the new netflix horror film eli. Eli s mother describes her as a miracle worker, and during dinner prayers. Gary oldmans character finally gets the book, only to get pissed to find out he cant read it.
Jan 15, 2010 the book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. 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. Subscribe a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. It should be noted that eli was motivated to give up the book a few scenes before because carnegie held a gun to solaras head. Solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has. 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. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. At the very end is elis prayer, which to me is an archetypal example of how one can converse with god. Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me.
Eli has been traveling on foot for years and is nearing the end of his mission. She can only carry one book of the bible at a time to church, because, the entire book fills up a bookshelf. By the end of its opening fourday holiday weekend it grossed. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. Eli sneaks away, but carnegie and his henchmen confront him in the street.
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 world in book of eli while barren and hot, is also filled with brutal killers and savages, but there always appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Jun 07, 2010 this is the last prayer of eli in the movie book of eli, i kinda like it. Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. Some claim that god gave eli his sight until the very end of his journey, but i chose to accept that, while his physical sight was gone, god did indeed provide eli with a different set of eyes. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of. In a very short space of time two postapocalyptic films have been release, the brilliant the road which is aiming for oscar glory, and the action packed the book of eli which is appealing for the mass audience. I cant find it anywhere it was like his prayer in the very end. Post apocalyptic books the book of eli dystopian future in and out movie movies worth watching desert island i feel good love. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he. The book of eli s storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps.
However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. The girl sees eli s book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. At times the movie lapses into excessive detail of dark scenarios, but so do some of the books of the bible. Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth.
The scene evokes a sense of excitement and joy as he boldly and dramatically quotes. It started when he was lying on the couch at the end when he finished reciting the book. It was even more enjoyable to watch the book of eli a second time, knowing now that the main character was blind for the entire story. The lightning and rain and the darkness descending and ever and ever the nature of man. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it to be christian. It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he could complete his mission. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book. Eli is a movie about a tenyearold boy named as you might guess eli, who is allergic to everything. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as.
When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. To the point where you dont realize hes blind until the end. Eli and mila kunis continue on to the west, until they finally reach alcatraz prison. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable. 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. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. The book of eli continues the string of apocalyptic tales.
This quote comes from the end of the movie as he has accomplished his mission and calling. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The trees stripped of their bark and white like ghosts. Starring denzel washington who is himself a strong christian as eli who is entrusted with safekeeping the last bible, this is his powerful prayer at the end of his life. When eli encounters a group of road bandits, behind them is a tunnel structure with a bold 14.
He is a good man who teaches prayer and quotes scripture. To the disapproval of his father, eliezer spends time discussing the kabbalah with moshe the beadle, caretaker of the hasidic shtiebel house of prayer. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. It is at this point that his greatest obstacle is yet to come in the person of carnegie, gary oldman who, like eli, is a survivor from the time before. Denzel washington the book of eli the final prayer youtube. The book in question is written in braille but makes for an equally surprising revelation. This is the last prayer of eli in the movie book of eli, i kinda like it. Army, i can hope that one day i can say a prayer like this.
Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. Dec 05, 2011 this is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. Today i want to show you a clip from the movie the book of eli. We see elis faith remain steadfast as he faces many trials and tribulations, including. When she thinks hes asleep she goes to take a look at the book in his bag.
It seemed heartfelt and genuine, and was pretty theologically sound. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. He lives in a big plastic tent and when he does go out he wears a blue hazmat suit lest. The book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth. These kinds of people are common to the inhabitants of the world of the book of eli. As if one mad movie isnt enough for one week, heres another. Solaris asks about the book and eli replies that it is the only copy because some people made it their business to destroy it, even blaming war on the bible.
Another highlight was elis prayer over the meal he shared with sonara. And for keeping me resolute when all around seemed lost. What was the final quote for denzel in the book of eli. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. The book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis unwavering faith as he honors god with his life and follows gods will no matter how hard the journey may be. My original composition to the ending of the book of eli, enjoy. In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has been seeking a bible. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it. Post apocalyptic books the book of eli dystopian future in and out movie movies worth watching desert island i feel good love movie great memories. She asks him to teach her how to read it but eli doesnt respond. Dear lord, thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me.
He recites a bit of it and then puts the book away. He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valle. The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. The story is about faith, and no matter how hard the walk of life is, we must always look up to god and thank him for the blessings that he bestows along the way. Throughout the story, eli prays, teaches others to pray, quotes scripture, and. I saw the trailer for the book of eli and was not particularly impressed. The book in question is, of course, in elis hands, and mayhem ensues once our villain realizes this. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. Thorns experimental procedures, eli charlie shotwell discovers the secret files on her previous patients. Braille pages are necessarily thicker than print pages.
Eli reads the book and solara asks eli to read it to him. Last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. The twist at the end of the movie is that you find out that eli is blind, and the bible he has is written in braille. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Though more astute viewers can pick up little bits of foreshadowing of this fact.
Posts about elis last prayer written by mindmutters. One of the most dramatic moments occurred at the end of the movie when eli recites the book from memory. The book s narrator is eliezer, an orthodox jewish teenager who studies the talmud by day, and by night weeps over the destruction of the temple. May 18, 2010 i saw this movie a while back and as i prepare to leave physically, emotionally, and spiritually for the u. Sep 17, 2017 the book of eli is a movie about the last bible on earth after an apocalypse. Posts about eli s last prayer written by mindmutters. Eli denzel washington recites his final prayer before he passes away. Thank you for guiding me straight and true, through the many obstacles in. This is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three.
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