Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Book of eli star denzel washington, at an actionmovie. Denzel washington, for all his many talents, seems to play himself here.
In this latest episode of he said he said, jeff bayer and i try to wrap our hea. Yes denzel washington plays a blind man notice how he has to feel around on shelves when going through places notice feeling for shoes on the two dead corpses one in the car one in the house. 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. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Denzel washington awards and nominations during denzel washington showbiz career. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Why did denzel washington get an oscar for training day. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Jan 15, 2010 in the end, the book of eli feels more like a simplistic, post apocalyptic parable with singledimension characters who have no arc rather than a satisfying film.
The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington. A true artist is empowered by the era they live in, and he expresses an awareness of the world around us through his work. As an actor, producer and director, hes made his mark on the film industry, an industry that has recognized him with two academy awards best actor for training day and best supporting actor for glory, three oscar nominations, and 95 other awards and nominations. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. He heads west on a mission he does not fully understand but knows he must complete. Denzel washington is an amazing director and actor, and a conscious force in these challenging times, notes asc president kees van oostrum. Bafta considers moving awards screenings online and help with fees for freelancers. Abp the bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington that opens in theaters jan. Jan 14, 2010 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. List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington.
The magnificent seven 2016 the equalizer 2014 robert bobby trench. First of all, i do not mean to undermine denzels performance. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. Though in the vein of recent films like 2012, a blockbuster about the end of the world as predicted by the mayan calendar, evangelical movie buffs are touting the book of eli as a rare major studio release where the protagonist is unabashedly a christian. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions.
An unwieldy mix of postapocalyptic action, western, wandering samurai film, and religious allegory. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The bad guy character in the movie named carnegie classic played by gary oldman was a book collector of sorts who pursued eli until the bitter end. Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about to eat, thank you for a roof over our heads on cold nights such as this, thank you for companionship in. Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about to eat, thank you for a roof over our heads on cold nights such as this, thank you for companionship in hard times like. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. A lone warrior eli denzel washington walks in a postapocalyptic wasteland that was once america. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion.
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 remaining copy of. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. In his possession is the last copy of a book he fiercely guards with his life for it holds the only hope for the future. Hes a phenomenal, charismatic actor and this role allowed him to showcase his ability to fill a room with his acting. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Denzel washington took home his first sag award this year, beating out awardseason darlings casey affleck and ryan gosling. 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. Book of eli star denzel washington, at an actionmovie crossroads january 14, 2010 7. For some reason, evil gary oldman hammy it up enjoyably wants the book.
Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Jan 15, 2010 thirty years after an atomic war, eli denzel washington walks across a ravaged america, guarding his most precious possession a book. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. I want to order a coffee mug that says elis cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. In the end, the book of eli feels more like a simplistic, post apocalyptic parable with singledimension characters who have no arc rather than a satisfying film. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. 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.
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. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Mar 19, 2010 get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. Hes on a divinelyinspired quest yes, a literal mission from god to take the book to the west as a swarm of wrongdoers led by gary oldman try to stop him. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power. 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. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. The acting is adequate throughout, but not dazzling. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube.
Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washingtons portrayal. The book of eli dvd johnson county library bibliocommons. The book of eli is not only a welldone action picture but an overtly, unabashedly christian one in which denzel washington plays a soldier of god. If eli was blind through out the movie then the movie is of the same genre as godzilla just plain camp, because ive known quite a few blind people with heightened senses and washington didnt. Washington has been around so long that it may have surprised you to. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. Does denzel washington play a blind man in the book of eli. Jan 29, 2018 first of all, i do not mean to undermine denzel s performance. Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. New out this week in uk cinemas is the hughes brothers book of eli, a postapocalyptic tale in which a lone warrior, denzel washington fights his way across the wastelands of america in order to protect the sacred book of eli that holds the secrets to saving the future of humanity.
With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington silver with 5 holes, metal sword with a serrated outside and smooth inside. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. The book of eli opens with denzel washington s eli murdering a cat, but by the end its the film that has really screwed the pooch. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best actor. After the nuclear ash snowfall ended, there was very little left. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Carnegie gary oldman, boss of a small town, wants the book. 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. Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli, starring denzel washington, hits theaters jan. At the very end, when the camera zooms in on eli as he sits at the table on the ship, you can clearly see his eyes are covered by a white film, a. With that being said, its hard to deny that this oscar was predo. Whether you liked it or not, its hard to deny that the film starring denzel washington didnt send your brain on its own journey, especially after the movies grand twist was revealed.
Opening wide in theaters on january 15, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals and is rated r for some brutal violence and language. Denzel washington plays the title character eli, not the book, a blind warrior in a bleak, brutal wasteland who has a rare copy of the bible. The title unstoppable carries particular irony because the project was delayed several times by what insiders have said were. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Thirty years after an atomic war, eli denzel washington walks across a ravaged america, guarding his most precious possession a book.