The book of eli transpires 30 years after a cataclysmic event depopulates most of the planet, but the movie is unclear about the specifics. The event that, in the movie, caused a hole to be torn in the sky signifies an act of nature that could destroy the ozone layer exposing the earths surface to uvb and other radiation, an extinction level event. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. Throughout his journey, there are many scenes that relate to the print era and there are also very many scenes that are extremely significant in the film. Oct 18, 2019 rather like the wonderful, littleseen new zealand comedy horror housebound, eli is a haunted house film where the person being haunted is unable to leave. Eli is a 2019 american horror film, directed by ciaran foy from a screenplay by david chirchirillo, ian goldberg, and richard naing. The following day solara prays with her mother, and carnegie realizes that eli has a copy of the bible, the book he has been looking for, as all copies were destroyed after the apocalypse. Not only do they give their film an appropriately eerie visual style, they also show great patience in letting the specifics of the story unfold. Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord set on possessing the book. The complete content of the bible in braille cant fit in a volume the size of the book eli carries in the movie. Jan 20, 2010 watch out, denzels kicking ass for the lord. The book of eli is more than just a good action film reel cleveland.
It stars ewan mcgregor, pierce brosnan, kim cattrall and olivia williams. Kin is a 2018 american science fiction crime drama film directed by jonathan and josh baker and written by daniel casey, based on the 2014 short film bag man. Alcatraz prison, alcatraz island, san francisco bay, california, usa. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. The book of eli is designed to appeal to a very specific nonchristian audience that will undoubtedly make them think about god, discipleship, destiny and just what it is that makes this particular book so special. One of the most remote and at times hostile places in the country, carrizozo new mexico, i was born there.
With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. With charlie shotwell, kelly reilly, max martini, lili taylor. Hestitantly, i entered the theater, hoping that the movie did not, like most movies, make christians out to be weak, annoying, oddballs who try to. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end. The book of eli bts apocalyptic san francisco 2010 denzel. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The book of eli is a wellacted movie with striking cinematography. The film is an adaptation of a robert harris novel, the ghost, with the screenplay written by polanski and harris. Oh yeah, and denzel washington actually manages to pull off. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the official. The book of eli resurrection is the book of eli s game, from its tale of a postapocalyptic societys reformation, to its hero emerging from the ashes of a nuclear holocaust. Jan 25, 2010 this weekend, i went to see the movie, the book of eli. Ive always been a big fan of post apocalyptic films but for some reason i never got round to seeing this film until years after, and yet again i kick myself for waiting. Larry with the kool fence made me aware of that fact.
The ghost writer released as the ghost in the united kingdom and ireland is a 2010 francogermanbritish political thriller film directed by roman polanski. Overall the book of eli is an excellent film itself and an excellent spin on the postapocalyptic genre. Carrizozo, new mexico, usa 22 of 22 found this interesting interesting. When action does occur, it is filmed with camera movements that are innovative without detracting from the narrative. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. After the war, and the flash that tore open the sky, all the bibles were burned because, some say, the bibles were the cause of the whole conflict. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. Where was the book of eli filmed discover the the book. Entertainment tonight visited the new mexico set of the hughes brothers the book of eli and released one of those annoying video packages of a reporter roaming the set, making lame jokes. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. 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. 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.
A boy receiving treatment for his autoimmune disorder discovers that the house hes living in isnt as safe as he thought. New mexico in the american southwest offers distinctive desert landscapes that have been used recently to striking effect in films such as no country for old men, terminator. The book of eli shoots in new mexico new mexico in the american southwest offers distinctive desert landscapes that have been used recently to striking effect. Rent the book of eli 2010 film for free as part of our trial offer. Jan, 2010 carnegie needs eli because eli has maybe the last remaining copy of a book that eli believes will allow him to expand and rule many more towns. Written by gary whitta and directed by the hughes brothers, the book of eli does a good job of walking the middle ground between the. It was selected to compete for the golden lion at the 73rd venice international film festival on september 3, 2016.
Apr 16, 2020 i didnt realize that the movie the book of eli was filmed here. Other footage, namely a pov shot of a diver descending into the. The groups physician, roy walford, obsessively filmed inside the facility, capturing footage of the simulated rain forest, the wetlands, the ocean complete with collected coral reef, and the farm that produced almost 90 percent of what they ate. The book of eli official 1080p hd movie trailer youtube. The story is decidedly christian, although the violence is extreme, hence the r rating. The book of eli 2010, starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis and filmed in new mexico at the state prison and carrizozo. Oct 18, 2019 eli charlie shotwell is a very sick 11yearold.
The first atomic bomb was set off near there, i thought the film exurated the skills of eli. The book of eli was directed by allen and albert hughes menace ii society. I am forbidden by the critics little rule book from naming the volume, but if youve made a guess after seeing numerous billboards stating religion is power, you may have guessed right. Shot like a nirvana video, the book of eli is a postapocalyptic western for the left behind crowd. Feb 05, 2010 the following day solara prays with her mother, and carnegie realizes that eli has a copy of the bible, the book he has been looking for, as all copies were destroyed after the apocalypse.
Rather like the wonderful, littleseen new zealand comedy horror housebound, eli is a haunted house film where the person being haunted is unable to leave. Feb 07, 2009 has filming began on the book of eli carrizozo. I didnt realize that the movie the book of eli was filmed here. Jul, 2016 the book of eli 2010, starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis and filmed in new mexico at the state prison and carrizozo. 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. Jan 29, 2010 the basic plot of the book of eli, is that eli whose name we dont learn until the end of the film is in possession of the only surviving bible. The film stars myles truitt, jack reynor, zoe kravitz, carrie coon, dennis quaid, james franco, and michael b. In a final effort to cure their son, elis parents kelly reilly and max martini take the boy to a creepy old house that has been turned into a medical facility run by the mysterious dr. The book of eli shoots in new mexico the location guide. Where was the book of eli filmed discover the the book of. Filming locations 4 filming dates 1 filming locations.
While scubadiving near shipwrecks off bermuda, vacationing couple david sanders and gail berke. 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. It stars ewan mcgregor, pierce brosnan, kim cattrall and olivia williams the film was a critical and commercial success. The book of eli falls prey to several of the problems that the road had, and while it wasnt as big a failure as that film, its still a lot of apocalyptic wasteland to get through. Actually, just one of the gospels matthew, mark, luke or john in braille is usually a book that is about 1 or 1 12 inches wider, 2 inches taller and 1 inch thicker than the book eli carries. Eli trudges across the landscape with a bible in his backpack.
Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Brimstone is a 2016 western thriller film written and directed by martin koolhoven, starring dakota fanning, guy pearce, kit harington, and carice van houten. A boy receiving treatment for his autoimmune disorder discovers that the. I was most curious to see this film because i heard it had christian themes and rarely do we see a big hollywood movie with christian themes. May 21, 2017 the book of eli 2010, starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis and filmed in new mexico at the state prison and carrizozo. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been. 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.
It stars kelly reilly, sadie sink, lili taylor, max martini, and charlie shotwell. The book of eli bts apocalyptic san francisco 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone. It was directed by peter yates, and stars robert shaw, jacqueline bisset and nick nolte. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete.
Revenge of the fallen a 25% tax rebate and the rugged terrain convinced bigbudget action drama the book of eli to shoot in locations such as albuquerque, alamogordo, conchiti pueblo. Jan, 2010 the book of eli transpires 30 years after a cataclysmic event depopulates most of the planet, but the movie is unclear about the specifics. Overall the book of eli is an excellent film itself and an excellent spin on the post apocalyptic genre. The book of eli shoots in new mexico new mexico in the american southwest offers distinctive desert landscapes that have been used recently to striking effect in films such as no country for old men, terminator.
Revenge of the fallen a 25% tax rebate and the rugged terrain convinced bigbudget action drama the book of eli to shoot in locations such as albuquerque, alamogordo, conchiti pueblo and the. Eli the chimp and louis tomlinson in one direction music videosme photo modified upon the advice of north american primate santuary alliance no animals were harmed in the making of this film is a widely recognized sentiment attached to the end credits of filmed media featuring the use of animals. 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. The star of the film, denzel washington, is also one of its producers. You will understand why washingtons character goes to such. You will understand why washingtons character goes to such extremes to protect the book at the end of the movie. Hes forced to wear an astronauts suit most of the time because his immune system is so weak that ordinary air could kill him. On several occasions, a war is referenced, and in one instance, the implication is that the conflict was motivated by religion hence the mass burning of bibles by the survivors.
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. Arriving in the movies version of dodge city, he finds a saloon run by the one man who wants that book more than he. Only instead of dainty kirk cameron worrying about. The book of eli hits home for lincoln county residents. Set in the postapocalyptic future after a major world war that the characters describe as the flash, the scenery is filmed in a sepia tone, very bland grays, blacks and whites, which perfectly portrays the mood of the story. 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. The book of eli wants you to know that it is a very, very serious movie. The film is a dutchamerican as well as french, german, belgian and swedish international production. The latest movie from albert and allen hughes is about a dystopian future where dust settles on everything like fine ash, where people are illiterate and books are worth almost as much as water, where women are chattel to be raped and traded, where religion is dead and chaos reigns. The deep is a 1977 adventure film based on peter benchley s novel of the same name. The start was promising, with some great fight scenes and on the whole, it was well filmed with some great. The story follows a young boy who finds a strange weapon and his newly paroled brother.
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