Worldview elements of film implications questions biblical parallels the priest eli solara as samuel catholic parallels modern day parallels westward movement american dream what is the place of religion in the life of the common person. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Johnson shook his head and said if jesus were to come to earth, hed more than likely would wear a leather jacket, skinny jeans, and have tattoos. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which. 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. Mila kunis says she still cannot believe that she is starring in a film opposite denzel washington. As the good book says he quotes from it so many times. Biography thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. This story is a fantold expansion of the original 2010 movie the book of eli starring denzel washington eli and mila kunis solara. He rules over his little kingdom like an absolute despot. Touch me again with that hand and you wont get it back.
Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting elis canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in. Carnegie, whom eli shot in the leg before leaving town, exults over his triumph in stealing the book from the walker eli, but his triumph ends in tragedy. Just because the bible is written in braille doesnt mean he is blind. On book of eli, the main antagonist believes he could dominate other cities and people with a certain book, and has some sort of devotion for them, just as someone that would hoard books on fahrenheit 451. In the end of the film, solara can be seen with the shotgun, as she inherits it from eli. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli. Solara quotes in the book of eli 2010 the character quotes.
Even better, through several memorable scenes, eli begins to show solara the power of the bible not as a tool for conquest, but as a handbook for living. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. Elis mission became solaras mission because of elis sacrifice for her giving away the location of the book to avoid solara being killed. And now the chase is on, will eli and solara escape or will they be caught. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Film and television collectionrex shutterstock the book of eli 2010 eli denzel washington roams a postapocalyptic world, protecting a sacred tome that offers guidance on how to rebuild humanity in this stylish, futuristic thriller. Eli and solara survive as promised, and the pair end their journey in san francisco, or rather just west of thereon a rocky island. I think thats enough for now this film was shot in a similar way to 300 2006 with a kind of washed out comic book feel to it and, for me, it looked a bit too artificial in places. Mila kunis blend in character solara book of eli 2010 shared to groups mila kunis blend in character solara book of eli 2010 shared to groups 62919. A selfassured solara returns to her sweet blind mother building an identity mediated. How did not knowing the world before play into solaras character development.
I dont recall any explanation of this behavior in the movie. The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. Redridge wants solara and makes a deal with carnegie to get the book in exchange for her. The book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. Book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. He finds shelter where he can and searches for water as he goes.
He consistently quotes scripture and is shown reading the sacred book, committing it to memory. The book of eli solara chapter 1, a book of eli fanfic. Eli sneaks away, but carnegie and his henchmen confront him in the street. The verse of shadow, is the story of solara and her mission to save her blind mother from carnegie. However, if you are looking for a film with beautiful cinematography, solid acting and a little bit of fun action then you will be pleased. The cooling towers, in which eli denzel washington and solara mila kunis take refuge, are most likely the cooling towers of the former rancho seco nuclear power plant outside of sacramento, california, given the apparent travel time on foot and by vehicle before eli and solara reach the golden gate bridge, and carnegie gary oldman returns to his town. 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. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. The world eli inhabits is a scorched wasteland, plagued by drought, cannibalism, and illiteracy. The verse of shadow kindle edition by hairston, charles. Scenes in which eli defends the book with his life are extremely convicting as a christian, and thoughtprovoking for nonbelievers.
Carnegie is searching for a book, and it turns out that eli possesses the very book he is looking for. These kinds of people are common to the inhabitants of the world of the book of eli. Eli denzel washington carries a short barreled remington 870 witness protection shotgun, with various weathering and a heavily taped handle. The twentyfiveyearold actress holds her own opposite the twotime oscar winner and veteran.
Most likely, redridge is giving solara a chance to escape carnegies regime. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns. In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has been seeking a bible. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. At the end of the book of eli, we the audience learn that did solara ever learn elis secret. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the.
Solara roots through elis pack, just wanted to see the book. Mila kuniss character is named solara the sun, light, etc. I need that book, i want that book, i want you to stay but if you make me have to choose ill kill you and take that book. In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her. Throughout the movie, the character of eli prays and even teaches solara how to pray who in turn teaches her mother. Eli bumps the bottom step with his foot before going up the porch steps of the couples house, presumably to gauge where. The book of eli has the potential to be a great film or complete rubbish depending on your expectations of what is to come. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. People are able to tell that they are cannibals due to a quivering in their hands from a condition similar to kuru, a disease spread only through cannibalism. Abp the bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington that opens in theaters jan. Carnegie says, i never saw anyone who handles themselves like you did. Here they find the polar opposite of carnegie in the gentle and immensely literate lombardi played by malcolm mcdowell who loves books, but who wants to use them to rebuild civilization.
I didnt think youd ever give up the book, i thought it was too important to you. Eli tells carnegies adopted daughter solara kunis that he has been driven west by voices. In the movie the book of eli, some of the characters look at each others hands the first time they meet. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia to send her daughter, solara, to at least convince eli to spend the night by sleeping with him. As she passed the useless vehicle she remembered beveridge and the look on his face when the sun reached his unprotected eyes. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test.
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. Carnegies mistress, claudia jennifer beals, whom he abuses, has a daughter, solara mila kunis. Solara is a character in the book of eli played by mila kunis. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. It was, i was carrying and reading it everyday, got so caught up in protecting it, i forgot to live by what id learnt from it. Solara is a fictional character created by electronic arts, in conjunction with marvel comics, in their first attempt to bring marvel heroes to a video game platform, marvel nemesis. This same concept can be seen for many biblical characters in the book of eli.
Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. In the book of eli, allen and albert hughes, place biblical characters in a postapocalyptic society. Now by the time of the movie, books are extremely rare and eli has the last copy of the bible, that happens to be written on braille.
Mila kunis interview the book of eli collider collider. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Its the flower of light in the field of darkness thats giving me the strength to carry on. I think our journey is dependent on the fact that she doesnt know what the. The image of elis still form held solaras inner eye for many miles. The book of eli is een amerikaanse postapocalyptische neowestern en actiefilm uit 2010. Eli also tells solara to walk by faith and not by sight. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Eli is a diegetic character whose mission is to take a copy of king james bible to the. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist the book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of post. 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.
Ray liotta 1980s films favorite movie quotes quotes from novels kevin costner field of. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of eli solara. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. Washington, a twotime academy award winner widely known in hollywood for his christian beliefs, portrays a lone warrior making his way across a desolate american landscape defending the worlds last. 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.
Solara, failing to seduce eli and threatening to kill solara if eli does not give him his book, maintaining his same jovial tone while pointing a gun at her head. This character starts out as a victim, but then evolves in such an interesting way. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film.
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