Everything wrong with the book of eli in minutes or less. Denzel washington, gary oldman the book of eli sd comic. Jul 24, 2009 the book of eli comic con interview denzel washington 2010 denzel washington talked to e. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack. The comic book landscape is as diverse as any other medium when it comes to subject matter, narrative, and artistry often times the easiest way. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, while surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in villages for water and supplies.
Extreme violence, generally of a comic book nature. Eli wields a bow and arrow and shoots both animals and people sometimes in some very uncomfortable body parts. Any kid whos ever devoured a title like anyas ghostor invisible emmieor a wrinkle in time. When carnegie seeks to take the book from eli, eli is miraculously unharmed as the minions shoot at him walking away. Oct 11, 2020 in the movie the book of eli, it generally focuses on the protagonist, eli, portrayed by the actor denzel washington, who possessed exceptional survival skills, hunting abilities, handtohand combat, and martial arts. The end with chris weston you know, with all this lovely comic book style stuff ive got the horrible. These films rake in huge bucks at the box office, and the stars in them have padded their bank accounts and become household names. He also carries an enormous knife, with which he chops off hands, arms and heads. These are some of the best stores to scratch your comic book itch year round. This is denzels first time at comic con and he points out the enthusiasm and dedication of fans who came out in support of his new film. Landing a role in a comic book movie is a big deal in hollywood today. The book of eli 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. Marvel joe quesada says iron man 2 is going to be good. The hughes bros are back with a promising, postapocalyptic movie called book of eli.
Denzel washington stars and gary oldman is the villain, and its super watchable. Jan 02, 2010 eli refuses to fornicate with her and even teaches her how to pray something that is alien to her because the knowledge of god has been lost in this depraved uncivilized postapocalyptic world. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. 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. Some comic books dont just have science in them, but actually go so far as to teach science concepts. See how your favorites stack up with links to fan sites, lists of favorites, and comparisons of enemies. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. The book of eli is a postapocalyptic movie about the search for the bible. I wonder when i will get there on arrival she said stoically but then bad guys like in side of a desert jumped off the road at her. When eli encounters a group of road bandits, behind them is a tunnel structure with a bold 14.
The second shot, he took his time, gripped his pistol properly, aimed, fired and if you notice he hit eli in his backpack. Boulder, colorado somerville, massachusetts clearwater, florida chicago, illinois norfolk, virginia denton, texas mesa, arizona goodyear, arizona. In the book of eli, eli denzel washington is a nomad in the postapocalyptic world. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Allen and albert hughes, directors of the book of eli, talked with cbr news about how they work together, the challenges of making a film like eli, working with stars denzel washington and gary oldman and more. Dec 15, 2020 the overstreet comic book price guide softcover 36th edition this is my old copy of the price guide from april 2006. A lone warrior denzel washington wanders the postapocalyptic desert that was once america, battling lawlessness to realize his hope of a. Find out about the steps the major comic book publishers go through in creating a comic book and how you can too. A lone warrior denzel washington wanders the postapocalyptic desert that was once america, battling lawlessness to realize his hope of a better future. There are a couple ways to accomplish this, but if you are looking for title specific searches, this is what you would do.
These kinds of people are common to the inhabitants of the world of the book of eli. At this point eli turned around and a shootout with carnegies men ensued. Allen hughes, elvis mitchell and albert hughes discuss the book of eli at the apple store soho on january, 2010 in new york city. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account.
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. Whether youre into marvel or dc, discover information about your favorite characters original lore, nemesis, and alterego. Book of eli wird gerne mit mad max verglichen, hat aber au. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. The book of eli action 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. The book of eli comiccon presentation starring denzel. 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. Washington, gary oldman, mila kunis are talking about the movie and their characters at the san dieg. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. Jangan sampai ketinggalan download dari rezmovie dengan server unduh openload. As reported many places the upcoming postapocalyptic actioner book of eli starring denzel washington and gary oldman has a significant. Book of eli directors almost took on the dark knight returns. Hes directed by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book across the country.
Everything wrong with the book of eli in minutes or. He was editorinchief of both the uk and us editions of pc gamer magazine and contributor to gaming magazine ace whitta was the screenwriter of the book of eli. The book of eli comic con interview denzel washington 2010. 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. Actors gary oldman, mila kunis, and denzel washington attend the book of eli panel on day 2 of the 2009 comic con international convention on july. Im a fan of science fiction and even science fiction comic books, like iron man and fantastic four, but its the rare comic book which a. Patriot is the name of four fictional superheroes appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys womens history month starmeter awards san diego comic con new york comic. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner.
In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is the road with twice the plot, four times the ammunition, and half the brains. Egkh20 blade machete book of eli machetekukrikhukurigurkha knifeswordkniveshand made in nepal by exgurkha khukuri house 3. Redridge fired one shot at eli with his pistol and by the sounds of it, completely missed.
The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. Comics can be thoughtprovoking, boundarybreaking, emotionally complex, and all the things that books without pictures can be. Actors who played more than one comic book character in their careers. Eli books for baby card for baby shower, gender neutral,editable template, book request insert, book instead of card, masked animals, zoom. A motion comic companion piece to the book of eli, billy tells the backstory of the films antagonist and his rise to power. These include the golden age hero jeffrey mace and the modernday characters eli bradley and rayshaun lucas all three incarnations have made appearances in marvelrelated media, with jeffrey mace and eli bradley appearing in liveaction television series set in the marvel cinematic. Gary leslie whitta born 21 july 1972 is an english screenwriter, author, game designer, and video game journalist. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which. The book of eli photos and premium high res pictures getty. Eli books for baby card for baby shower, gender neutral,editable template, book request insert, book instead of card, masked animals. He survived through the means of hunting his own food. Jan 11, 2010 while talking with the book of eli directors the hughes brothers. Eli refuses to fornicate with her and even teaches her how to pray something that is alien to her because the knowledge of god has been lost in this depraved uncivilized postapocalyptic world. This is the book of eli ch2 the end motion comic by sunnyboy on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love.
The book of eli interviews with the cast at comiccon. The book of eli interviews with the cast at comiccon 2009. Cramer slugs it out in the market, where it never feels good when you buy them right. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for the 12thcentury english chronicle, see book of ely. At comiccon, we saw some footage of denzel washington as herowithapast eli, kicking major ass and fighting. Jan 14, 2010 the book of eli is the first movie from albert and allen hughes the filmmaking brothers of from hell and menace ii society in nine years.
The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Jan 15, 2010 although this new one has its comic book qualities, good and bad, the hugheses have stanched the blood in the book of eli, making it easier to pay attention to what else is happening on screen. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys starmeter awards san diego comic con new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central. She were sad after eli of passing but knows it was just the way of the werld which swa not good anymore but did not know because before her timely. These include the golden age hero jeffrey mace and the modernday characters eli bradley and rayshaun lucas.
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. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across. Created to help sell the world of the book of eli, with the comic book artists used for conceptual, illustration and storyboard designs for the. Book of eli directors almost took on the dark knight. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book. R 1h 58min action, adventure, drama 15 january 2010 usa 2. Book of eli motion comics by chris weston and tommy lee edwards. Comic books are a great way for kids to get interested and excited about reading and helps to develop. Bleedingcool posted new images of the comic con exclusive poster for warners upcoming postapocalyptic book of eli movie, which you can. This is the book of eli ch2 the end motion comic by sunnyboy on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book in the bible, revelation. 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. Book of eli motion comics by chris weston and tommy lee.
We showed you some posters a few days ago, but now heres brand new tommy lee edwards. Eli is headed west, but on the way, he passes devastation and squalor, and occasionally he must mete out some devastation of his own with a sharp blade. Creating a comic book is a much more complicated process than people expect. Book of eli gets the graphic novel feeling the beat comics beat. Jan 15, 2010 in a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Learn about comics that are geared specifically for kids with this list of the top 18 childrens comics. The book of eli photos and premium high res pictures. Sep 23, 2010 we caught up with actor denzel washington at comic con 2009 to talk about his role in the book of eli. 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. Used with an arrow in the beginning, but the rest of the movie only uses regular slowmo.
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