In the book of eli, the taciturn christ figure with a mission, eli denzel washington, is trying to transport the last surviving copy of the bible to whats left of san francisco. How christian is the new denzel washington movie the book. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Jan 15, 2010 the story has denzel washington playing a mysterious wanderer named eli, walking the country for many years on a path to the west. Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. The book of eli boasts an impressive supporting cast including mila kunis, michael gambon dumbledore from harry potter, ray stevenson punisher. Last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags.
Jul 18, 20 the book of eli denzel washington interview duration. Elis denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack the book of eli elis denzel washington hero, backpack original movie prop skip to navigation press enter. 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 coast of. January, 2010 june 23, 2014 james selectspecs designer sunglasses, entertainment. Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist. The book of eli from the set of the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington screen used hero oakley backpack worn by eli denzel washinton throughout the entire film. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away.
Jan 31, 2010 denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. The book of eli denzel washington, gary oldman grading. His grey key backpack is dirtied, aged and altered. Denzel washington in the book of eli the book of eliby paul macinnes, with apologies to gary whitta. I do not recall how this affected his life when he returned. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie. He notices that his family appears to be torn asunder by the consequences of the vietnam war his dad suffers from terrifying dreams and hallucinations, his sister discovers an unsettling fact about herself, and. 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. Exact same model and color featured in movie book of eli. The book of eli elis denzel washington hero,backpack.
After i have finished reading it, i was not disappointed with him as a man. You know from the beginning that he is the one to watch, and that the climax will happen around him, which it does. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns. Eli is the best character in the book to relate to, but the father was perhaps the most interesting. 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. Eli was of course constantly on the move to deliver the book to a predetermined destination and to the appropriate. The book of eli, elis denzel washington costumes original movie costume elis denzel washington screen worn, green hooded jacket with blood stains and bullet holes in back no size, worn out brown red head long sleeve crewneck thermal size xlt, offwhite hanes crewneck tshirt size xl, worn out brown carhartt canvas pants no. I really connected with eli in this book mainly because i was about eli s age in 1976.
Sep 08, 2009 eli the good was recommended by my friend, tenille. In the book of eli, denzel washington portrays a man, in a postapocalyptic world attempting to make his way across america in an attempt to keep the last remaining copy of the bible out of the wrong hands. Survive in a postapocalyptic world with book of elis bug. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. Just wanted to ask on the forum if anyone owns one, thanks. Did you use those characters or films as kind of as a reference point in getting to elis head. Doing business with david and joan at the back pack has been an absolute pleasure. 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. Evan jones, left, and denzel washington star in the book of eli.
Washington is a fresh look at the remarkable african american leader that explores his remarkable achievements in advancing the opportunities available to blacks in the southern. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. Jan 16, 2010 in the book of eli, the taciturn christ figure with a mission, eli denzel washington, is trying to transport the last surviving copy of the bible to whats left of san francisco. After blacks death, seymour milstein and paul milstein bought into united fruit. This backpack, ipod, and switchblade were used by the character eli, portrayed by actor denzel washington, in the 2010 motion picture, the book of eli. Jan 15, 2010 jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes. The book of eli eli s denzel washington hero battery.
The oakley brand backpack is a heavily distressed with leather ties and the bottom stitched on. Npr ed backpacks and textbooks are a match made in heaven. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a. The book of eli denzel washington interview duration. Denzel washington protects the integrity of the book of eli. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washington s life uptodate 19941996. The story has denzel washington playing a mysterious wanderer named eli, walking the country for many years on a path to the west. 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 the house. Carnegie becomes interested in eli when he learns the man is carrying a book that may hold the key to mankinds survival. He won the 2014 pulitzer prize for explanatory reporting for his yearlong series about food stamps in america. While the movie little big soldier is another hilarious but action pack movie of jackie chan that you will surely enjoy watching.
The book of eli denzel washington backpack movie props. The book of eli, the 2010 denzel washington vehicle that introduced us to what must be the most badass blind man in movie history, was also a movie, unlikely as it seems, that was heavily influenced by product placement. Their known world suddenly and inexplicably became unknown. Eli protects this book at all costs, meeting obstacles along his journey ranging from. You know from the beginning that he is the one to watch, and. I think it may also have been used as a selfredemption moment for one of the bad guys.
I admire denzel washington very much as an actor, so i decided to read this book. 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. Jan, 2010 washington and the hughes brothers do a good job of establishing this man and his world, and at first, the book of eli seems destined to be solemn. It starts with a lone traveler denzel washington arriving at a new town only to find. Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. He just has it in his backpack and therefore it is his book. I always appreciate the kinds of lists that go beyond just being lists and reference something in pop culture like the book of eli.
Another man is trying to find it to use it to control the world with him at the top. Theres a spirit of forgiveness and kindness that slips behind every scene and ultimately triumphs by the end of the film. Direct from the set of the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack with two front straps. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washingtons portrayal. Tarps gloves face masksrespirators cordage flashlightswork lights multi toolshand tools folding sawlarge knives ammo cansstorage safety. However, the violence and language is too much for families and to written for religion essays. Add this item from the book of eli to your movie memorabilia collection today. The book of eli elis denzel washington costumes original. Presented by the golden closet, your premier source for iconic screen used movie wardrobe, props, and music entertainment memorabilia. His name is eli denzel washington and he is on the alert for thieves and marauders. By using this site, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy. After the nuclear ash snowfall ended, there was very little left. How christian is the new denzel washington movie the book of. The book of eli from the set of the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington screen used hero, gray and black nylon with zippers and brown leather detail oakley backpack.
Eli protects this book at all costs, meeting obstacles along his journey ranging from cannibalistic hijackers to motorcycleriding bandits. Washington is a fresh look at the remarkable african american leader that explores his remarkable achievements in advancing the opportunities available to blacks in the southern us in the face of nearly impossible opposition. Jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes. 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. I bought this book because denzel is my favourite hollywood actor. Jun 20, 2010 last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. 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. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater, tshirt, pants, belt. I want to order a coffee mug that says elis cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. Black lifelong learning center at the park avenue synagogue is named in his honor.
I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. Mar 05, 2010 the book of eli is a strong story about a godfearing man determined to obey the will of the lord. All the millions upon millions of bibles that have been published throughout the ages have been destroyed. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in 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. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. The sunglasses and backpack eli used throughout the movie were oakley brand. Direct from the set of the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack with two front straps. But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. The book of eli, eli s denzel washington hero battery original movie prop. You always want to read what the father is end page 96 doing, even if it isnt very nice. Denzel washington is eli, who keeps his blade sharp and his survival. Washington is seen wearing the backpack throughout much of the film.
Sure, the quality may not be too of theline, but with their coupons, you can really stretch a dollar on items like. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. In true movie fashion, eli fires about twice as many rounds as the pistol can hold before reloading. Prop backpack, ipod, and switchblade used by eli denzel washington in the film, the book of eli. Search, discover and share your favorite the book of eli gifs. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. The book of eli is a strong story about a godfearing man determined to obey the will of the lord. The switchblade is a sog flash ii with evidence of wear from production use.
It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. But then eli arrives at a western town ruled by carnegie gary oldman, who, like all the local overloads in westerns and gangster movies, sits behind a big desk flanked by a tall bald guy and. We opened a new charter school in the summer of 2014, and they worked within our budget to help us select highquality books at a great price. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Knife id needed denzel washington in book of eli discussion in general knife discussion started by maprik, jul 29, 2012. Blacks suicide was the inspiration for a scene in the 1994 screwball comedy film the hudsucker proxy. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary. Many of you may already know this, but harbor freight tools is an excellent option for rounding out a bugout bag with affordable gear. He is observant, curious, and often times ponders his surroundings regardless of his young age. It was even used as an attractant or ploy to deceive the weak or easy to prey upon. Elis denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack the book of eli elis denzel washington hero,backpack original movie prop skip to navigation press enter. Made of black nylon with zippers and brown leather detail.
For sale oakley panel pack backpack sheet metal book of eli. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 11, 2009. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. The book of eli boasts an impressive supporting cast including mila kunis, michael gambon dumbledore from. Eli the good details the story of eli, a tenyearold boy living in the summer of 1976. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod, and.
They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. The book of eli, the 2010 denzel washington vehicle that introduced us to what. Denzel washingtons new film fences, though quite intense in certain ways and only appropriate for ages and up its rated pg, and certainly a wellmatched rating, baptizes the viewer in the best and worst of humanity, but it does so with a wellmeaning heart. When eli refuses to give up the book, carnegie orders him killed. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. 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. Denzel washington stars as the most righteous killer since travis bickle, a bible in one hand and a blade in the other, in this sombretoned parable from the hughes brothers, albert and allen. Hey guys, what knife is denzel washington slicing people up with in the book of eli.
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