Actors on book of eli was eli blind

Eli, producer derrick ballard set designer deva anderson musical directionsupervision don burgess cinematographer erik olsen executive producer ethan erwin associate producer gae s. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. I try only to watch firms with quality actors in because they are usually quality movies. Eli was blind before the war and after finding the bible and hearing gods voice he regained his sight until his task was completed finding a safe place for the bible this is why he did things a blind man would do and could read braille and also why is eyes were normal at the start of the film and clouded and the end. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. His most precious possession is an old book, and hes willing to fight to the death to protect it as he heads west. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Buckley production designer gary whitta screenwriter geordie sheffer department head hair hiro koda stunts jeff imada fights choreographer, stunts coordinator jeff. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to seduce eli, but he rebuffs her. But hes also almost alone in that regard as well, and a movie like book of eli doesnt fare well in that kind of vacuum. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting.

The girl sees eli s book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. The following october, gary oldman was cast to star alongside washington. Otherwise he would have been able to write out the bible instead of dictating it. Apr 18, 2014 the story of the movie the book of eli is about a lonesome drifter eli in a post apocalyptic world. The movie revolves around elis time wandering through a postapocalyptic wasteland that is filled with lawless people. The trees stripped of their bark and white like ghosts. Carnegie encourages the traveler to spend the night in his town. The book of eli is sort of the boiling point of this sciencefiction concept, a combination of last years the road and george millers the road warrior. Like a cross between the road warrior and deadwood, the book of eli is rarely as good as either, more of a generic postapocalypse movie with a few cool action scenes.

In the movie the book of eli was eli blind or could he just read braille. Asked in the bible, bible statistics and history, old testament. Jul 30, 20 fictional characters who are blind in entertainment are rare but when they are included the characters are often interesting and provide a perspective on life not normally noticed by those with sight. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Unless youre particularly observant its not outright apparent that hes blind when watching the first time until the very end of the movie when the camera zooms in and you can see his eyes are clouded. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do.

Jun 11, 2010 eli and that hot chick come across some cannibals and attempt to leave, but end up needing their help to defend the book from their pursuers. The story is ultimately a bit too weak to exist on its own, it needs actors to make it real and book of eli doesnt always seem to realize that. Everybodys talking about what happens after the apocalypse these days. This picture is one big waste of time, including that of the actors and those in the audience who pay to see it. Product description eli denzel washington practice sword with foamcovered blade substitute approx 27 12. 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. After watching the book of eli, i started to wonder if eli was actually blind the whole time. The title unstoppable carries particular irony because the project was delayed several times by what insiders have said were. The movie revolves around eli s time wandering through a postapocalyptic wasteland that is filled with lawless people.

Jan 15, 2010 eli, producer derrick ballard set designer deva anderson musical directionsupervision don burgess cinematographer erik olsen executive producer ethan erwin associate producer gae s. Eli was blind, if you didnt understand at the end of the movie, there may have been some parts that didnt make that clear. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. How everyone looked so healthy when resources should have been scarce. Throughout the film he makes references to his blindness, as he shows examples of how he smells and hears things much more than the others. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel washington blind. Having read the book, i knew the road was going to be highly realistic and depressing. Blind characters are usually popular with audiences, especially when their other senses have heightened abilities. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. The book of eli written by gary whitta june 21, 2007 a civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed.

Theological movie month part two the book of eli the bible. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. In the movie the book of eli is the character that denzel washington plays blind the entire movie or can he see and have the ability to read brail. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are. Book of eli denzel washington this movie was awesome.

In the book of eli was denzel washington blind the whole. Its easy for these two actors to read the book of eli that waythey were, after all, sitting in a friendly room with likeminded members of the press. Fictional characters who are blind braille works blog. 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. However, it is not related to the movie by the same name. Eli has been traveling west for 30 years to get to a place where the book he is carrying would be safe. View 403 images of eli lulais characters from his voice acting career.

Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Some feel maybe he was blind before, which explains how he was able to. She discovers his book and begs him to read her some passages. In the movie, eli is alone, finding what he can survive on. Apr, 2014 a few years ago i went to see a movie titled. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info. Book of eli star denzel washington, at an actionmovie.

The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Chimpanzees have been acting in films for the past eight decades. Eli washington is a loner walking through a decimated american landscape some 30 years after the war brought about the flash. Denzel washington, whose the book of eli opens this weekend to what will likely be strong box office, has worked with tony scott on four previous movies and recently wrapped their fifth, a train thriller titled unstoppable with newly minted captain kirk chris pine. 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.

The story of the movie the book of eli is about a lonesome drifter eli in a post apocalyptic world. Jan 14, 2010 its easy for these two actors to read the book of eli that waythey were, after all, sitting in a friendly room with likeminded members of the press. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life read more. Did denzel washington play a blind man in the movie the. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be. Eli was employed by working wildlife, but had been let go in march 2019 due to outbursts on set a commonality for juvenile chimps. After looking around i saw that im not the only one who questions whether or not he is. Feb 21, 2010 interview with the book of eli director allen hughes by news last updated. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind. Eli and that hot chick come across some cannibals and attempt to leave, but end up needing their help to defend the book from their pursuers. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is.

Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. It shows that women can only be rebellious when theyre not in traditional positions such as a. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. Update cancel a poujq d twcy imcr b gvvs y bjn uj t sqaj o bnqrg t h a amdug l osff a vwv v sovlv. Is it legal to shoot films with children actors when the film contains sexual behavioral. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes by news last updated. 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. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Eli lulai 403 character images behind the voice actors. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. The book of eli wasnt meant to be completely realistic, but the road ruined it for indirectly. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli reminds me of a funeral sermon delivered by a priest too young to be confident to go off the good book.

The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the movie eli was blind or at least partially blind. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out.

Jennifer beals, best known for her main role in the 1983 film flashdance, has been last seen acting in the 2010 film the book of eli where she plays the role of the claudia, the blind mistress. He comes across a woman with a broken cart asking for help. After the war and the big flash, eli was guided by a higher power to a hidden book and given the task of protecting the book and taking it to its final destination. He gets in a fight with some of carnegies men and wins. Mar, 2015 the book of eli is a very actionfilled film with great actors and great weapons. Denzel washington as eli the book of eli one of the most commercially successful films on this list, the book of eli was one of the most dynamic and exciting portrayals of a blind character. It shows that women can only be rebellious when theyre not in traditional positions such as a helpless wife, or a gullible wife. The book of eli and postapocalyptic women allison nash. In the bible, eli grew gradually more blind, from partial sight up to the stage of his. Did denzel washington play a blind man in the movie the book of eli. Eli, who was nearly blind, was sitting at the front gate to hear the returning soldiers return was unaware of the event until he asked about all the commotion in the city. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of eli starring one of my favorite actors denzel washington that im sure some have seen. 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 postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent.

As he quotes scripture, hell find himself wandering and relating personal anecdotes, which are amusing and touching and make the parishoners chuckle. In the movie the book of eli was eli blind or could he just. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Eli is a peaceful man who only acts in self defense, and becomes a warrior with unbelievable killing skills when he is challenged. The book of eli is a very actionfilled film with great actors and great weapons.

On book of eli, the main antagonist believes he could dominate other cities and. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. Theological movie month part two the book of eli the. It turns out the book in question is a bible, the last one known to exist. The book of eli is the hughes brothersa follow up film to from. Carnegie presses his blind lover claudia to send her daughter, solara, to at least convince eli to spend the night by sleeping with him. It is revealed that eli is blind and the bible he was carrying is written in braille. The top five blind characters in movies tvovermind. Favorite recipient 1988present your mothers favorite actor. The movie starts out with visual imagery of what look to be ashes falling from the sky. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. Is it ok and what are your thoughts on black actors playing white characters as in.

Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. America is a postapocalyptic wasteland and denzel washington is the only selfsufficient badass. 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. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. The book of eli reminds me of a funeral sermon delivered by a priest too young to be confident to go off the good book.

In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. He then proceeds to recite the bible to lombardi word for word, allowing him to make new copies. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book in the bible, revelation. The book of eli movie the book of eli movie 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.

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. In the movie the book of eli was eli blind or could he. That night he sends one of his servants solara to keep eli company. Trolls world tour, like a boss and recommendations for easter and passover. And a summary of the movie indicates that he was blind. Denzel washington on his bestknown roles denzel washington, star of the equalizer 2, looks back on four of his bestknown movies including training day, malcolm x, the book of eli, and fences. However, eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. Sep 14, 2011 there is a book titled the book of eli sam moffie.