And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. Reed, the first african american to join the prestigious photo collective.
The book of eli was directed by allen and albert hughes menace ii society. Pictures summit entertainment release date january 15, 2010. The first notable instance of that digital camera look is at 25. Eli states a voice told him to find and then take the bible west, and that he would be protected along the way. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. M1903 mannlicher schonauer carbine stock when eli is walking through the town the camera pans on a man on a roof with a boltaction rifle. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release.
Jun 01, 2015 eli reeds new retrospective book, a long walk home, spans 40 years of a storied career as a working photojournalist. Dec 10, 2016 for example, the camera zooms out from an close up of clean shaven eli into a birds eye view shot that pans the room, ending with solara asleep on a chair. For all of its impressive closeups, the midrange and long shots suffer. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The book of eli 2010 technical specifications shotonwhat. 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 camera pans down a dead body lying in the woods with a handgun near it. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. As eli is speaking, the camera zooms in on his eyes, and we see that eli is blind. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns in. When action does occur, it is filmed with camera movements that are innovative without detracting from the narrative. Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish. The gospel according to the book of eli popmatters. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a dark fable set in postapocalyptic america, starring denzel washington as a lone, holy warrior protecting the last extant copy of the bible. This will be a shot by shot analysis of the movie to get used to the cinematography of the film. In the hughes brothers bizarre the book of eli the world is smeared in a smoky flaky dust.
Jan 19, 2010 perhaps this is why the book of eli is such a revelation, in more than one interpretation of the word. Along the way, he is aided by a young girl who desires to learn more about the book, and he faces opposition from evil men who want to use the book for their own personal gain. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. 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. Eli reeds new retrospective book, a long walk home, spans 40 years of a storied career as a working photojournalist. 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 entire movement is significant as it shows that eli has been reciting the bible from memory for a vast amount of time, due to the sheer amount of pages that have been written.
What i appreciate about the book of eli is its scale. The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. The book of eli theatrical release poster directed bythe hughes brothers produced by joel silver susan downey andrew kosove broderick johnson denzel washington written bygary whitta starring denzel washington gary oldman mila kunis ray stevenson jennifer beals music by atticus ross leopold ross claudia sarne cinematographydon burgess edited bycindy mollo production company alcon entertainment silver pictures distributed by warner bros. Motion picture imaging, burbank ca, usa digital intermediate film length. Jan 15, 2010 what i appreciate about the book of eli is its scale. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Kaufen sie the book of eli quersteelbook gunstig ein. As the camera zips between the combatants inside an isolated farmhouse and those mounting the assault outside, the transitions between. This rifle is a sporterized m1903 springfield with a lyman peep sight and fitted into a mannlicher schonauer carbine stutzen stock.
In the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the knowledge. 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. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. In reality, the gunfight scene was not pulled off in a single take. As the camera zips between the combatants inside an isolated farmhouse and. The film presents some religious subthemes, which might find differing interpretations by different viewers. It offers a serious science fiction film in an era which has almost exclusively embraced a. Shop the book of eli 2 discs includes digital copy bluraydvd 2010 at best buy.
Jun 29, 2010 the book of eli has arrived on bluray and its ready to deliver us. Jun 17, 2010 the biggest culprit is the red one camera, which is what book of eli was shot on exclusively. Perhaps this is why the book of eli is such a revelation, in more than one interpretation of the word. The book of eli stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. The book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. The book of eli the book of eli, opening january 15, is a wellmade science fiction actioner with good performances, genuine twists and thoughtful spiritual and philosophical themes that will stay with the viewer long after the film is over. Set in a postapocalyptic future, the book of eli, is the captivating story of a man on a quest across the desolate wasteland of america to bring a sacred book to a safe location. 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. The book of eli is very compelling and aweinspiring, with excellent production standards as well as absorbing character portrayals by denzel washington and gary oldman. In einem postapokalyptischen amerika des jahres 2044 entbrennt ein wilder kampf um ein geheimnisvolles buch. I will then summaries the films cinematography and say how they portrayed certain atmosphere or events to make the scene more effective. The bible he had with him was in braille and is of no use to carnegie, who finds his city falling apart now that he no longer has his soldiers to maintain order. Red one camera, panavision primo lenses laboratory. The military stock had been replaced, as well as the sights, and likely the parkerized finish was replaced with a blued finish.
The book of eli quersteelbook bluray limited edition. Laboratory, technicolor, hollywood ca, usa prints warner bros. The book of eli is a dark fable set in postapocalyptic america, starring denzel washington as a lone, holy warrior protecting the last extant copy of the bible. Aug 04, 2009 in the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the knowledge. The sparkling memoir of a movie icons life in the footlights and on camera, the good, the bad, and me tells the extraordinary story of eli wallachs many years dedicated to his craft. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. The book of eli 2010 technical specifications imdb. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie.
Jan 14, 2010 the book of eli is a painterly film, crafted with style and nuance as opposed to more grounded, realistic depictions of the apocalypse as seen in the road. The book of eli has arrived on bluray and its ready to deliver us. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. As for the plot, it is still being worked out amongst a few of the people involved but you can expect that it will feature her going from san francisco to new york to deliver some of the special news and information that they had gathered. Like the road, the setting is the us after armageddon. The book of eli certainly brings to mind that other monstrosity among american postapocalyptic films, i am legend, which also weds the genres conventions with religious nonsense. The book of eli interviews denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, the hughes brothers duration. When eli is walking through the town the camera pans on a man on a roof with a boltaction rifle.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. However, the book of judges always mentions the years of oppression in contrast to the period of a judges dispensation. 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. 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.
Shot on nimble, lightweight red digital cameras, the film may traffic in familiar landscapes and archetypes, but it allows its cast the. A wound from elis gun has infected his leg and he has little time to live. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. Find highquality the book of eli stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. 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 notion of doing more for others than you do for yourself.
Workshopsclassespresentations eli vega photography. The most important value inherent in all my photography lessons is respect i respect different skill levels and the wide diversity of student backgrounds. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns. The book of eli is rated r under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. 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. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Jan 15, 2010 when eli pauses, the camera settles near his feet, and the sky opens above him like a sheltering hand. Beginning with his early days in brooklyn and his college years in texas, where he dreamed of becoming an actor, this book follows his career as one of the.
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