The lamp of god had not yet gone out, and samuel was lying down in the house of the lord, where the ark of god was. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. He survives on small game birds, cats, but many have resorted to cannibalism, as evidenced by their shaky hands, too much human meat. After a shootout at a house in the middle of nowhere, solara and the book are captured and. The bible story of elijah is from the first book of kings, describing his miraculous feats and redemption of the people of israel from the evil king ahab. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Book of eli films writer explains braille bible plot hole.
This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. The few survivors have clumped together into ramshackle settlements that are beginning to crumble from within. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of eli article. Jan 23, 2010 the book of eli blind faith music by atticus ross. After a shootout at a house in the middle of nowhere, solara and the book are captured and eli is wounded.
On violence and language in the book of eli by angela walker denzel washington, one of hollywoods most successful and highly respected figures, stars in the book of eli, the story of a man of faith on a mission to protect the last copy of the bible. Denzel washington, one of hollywoods most successful and highly respected figures, stars in the book of eli, the story of a man of faith on a mission to protect the last copy of the bible. When he approaches the car in the beginning he almost walks by, but stops, backs up a bit and walks over to it, hitting the side of the car with his bag to get a reference of where it was. Something more than a message between the lines 27 jul i dont think its risky to say, if we confine ourselves to the most recent events, that the catholic church, the principle institution within the christian doctrine, is now living through one of the greatest crises it has experienced since its beginnings. Did i choose him out of all the tribes of israel to be my priest, to go up to my altar, to burn incense, to wear an. Although it is suggested he was chosen by god, or otherwise had his abilities qualitatively. Fictional works that feature realistic, positive or just plain awesome portrayals of blind and visually impaired people. The bible that eli carries is hardbound, with a locking brass clasp. Elis totally blind and being guided by a higher power, 2.
On violence and language in the book of eli by angela walker. All of these theatrical elements come together to tell a refreshing story of unwavering faith and obedience to god. Eli was a walking bible, which is still a ton of information. Check out the tracklist to slump gods upcoming project beware of the book of eli. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Yes he was blind, which was revealed at the end of the movie to reinforce and bring home the divine nature of his missionquest. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. Eli was the high priest kohen gadol of shiloh, the secondtolast israelite judge succeeded only by samuel before the rule of the kings of israel and judah. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. Five great reading apps for booklovers who are blind or. There are two options for the twist of eli being blind. May, 2011 the book of eli is a movie telling the story of a post apocalyptic world in which the main character morgan freeman is a blind man who has one of the last books in the world.
The book he carries with him is a brail bible which he literally guards with his life. In the book of eli was denzel washington blind the whole. In anh, obi wan looks at the blaster marks on the sandcrawler and says these blast points are too accurate for sand people, only imperial stormtroopers are so precise in tcw series, the clone soldiers are extra lethal and well trained. Book of eli ring my bell in the movie the book of eli, eli is blind. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. And there came a man of god to eli and said to him, thus the lord has said, did i indeed reveal myself to the house of your father when they were in egypt subject to the house of pharaoh. We see elis faith remain steadfast as he faces many trials and tribulations, including. Parents need to know that rachel dewoskins blind is about a 15yearold girl named emma whose world changes in an instant when shes blinded by a fourth of july rocket that misfires. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. He was blind the whole time, that is why towards the end the book he was carrying that got taken was in braille and the bad guy in the end could not read it and the other girl refuse to tell him what it said. A soldier had returned through the back gate and given the news of the battle to the people.
Maybe eli also feels that his father is a burden, and so eli doesnt want to respond. Realizing eli is a literate man like himself, carnegie forces him to stay the night under guard. H ard though it may be to believe, i often get things spectacularly wrong, particularly when it comes to predicting future success or failure within the film industry. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. So yes in the end he does become blind, probably due to the exposure to harmful rays of the sun remember its post apocalyptic. Author michael lewis tackles footballs blind side in blind side, michael lewis traces how the humble offensive left tackle has evolved into footballs pivotal position.
Was eli from the movie the book of eli major spoiler. Awesome blind characters fictional works that feature realistic, positive or just plain awesome portrayals of blind and visually impaired people. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Check out reading apps for booklovers who are blind or visually impaired for more information. Its interesting that both cite mad max, a film which is not described as a neowestern in its article despite pegging many of themes and tropes listed above, certainly far more than the book of eli does. Discover a summary of elijahs story, full scripture text, and related articles. The blind side is as insightful and moving a meditation on class inequality in america as i have ever readalthough to put it that way, i realize, makes it sound deadly dull. Jan 14, 2010 denzel washington in the book of eli h ere is a very strange film from the hughes brothers, once the pioneers of the modern africanamerican thriller with menace ii society and dead presidents.
Blind focuses on emma, a 15yearold girl who was involved in a freak accident and goes blind as a result. Book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. Evidence of this may include just how sad toby is in the finale. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Especially certain legions the 501st and the 212th. 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. If u consider, that this movie is based on the bible, yes he was blind, because eli the priest was a real person and was blind too 1. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by.
Eli leaves and kills a bunch of carnegies men in a shoot out. I always thought that conversation he had with the blind mother sort of implied he lost his sight. Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children. When someone is visually impaired and loves literature, it is. The world in book of eli while barren and hot, is also filled with brutal killers and savages, but there always appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Aug 07, 20 blind focuses on emma, a 15yearold girl who was involved in a freak accident and goes blind as a result. In the movie the book of eli we discover at the end that the bible eli has been carrying the entire movie is written in braille. Oct 10, 2006 author michael lewis tackles footballs blind side in blind side, michael lewis traces how the humble offensive left tackle has evolved into footballs pivotal position.
Apr 06, 2010 ereaders and technology to assist the blind. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to seduce eli, but he rebuffs her. Dec 21, 2010 he was blind the whole time, that is why towards the end the book he was carrying that got taken was in braille and the bad guy in the end could not read it and the other girl refuse to tell him what it said. Mila kunis plays the young tart solara, enslaved by carnegie for her naturally endowed characteristics, while carnegie holds her blind mother. Its a storybook about modern society, ancient virtues, and the power of love, money and talent to do a little good. This would go beyond functions, not even the most siest siuser could memorize every word in a book.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Sure it has been debated, but was eli blind in book of. 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. What a great surprise the book of eli turned out to be. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. The makers of the film have incorporated this into the character of denzel.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Jan 04, 2010 he survives on small game birds, cats, but many have resorted to cannibalism, as evidenced by their shaky hands, too much human meat. The book details emmas struggle learning how to live without her eyesight, but it also features normal teen drama, plus a mysterious death of a classmate that may or may not have been a suicide. Tweetemail tweetemail the hughes brothers, albert and allen, return from a nine year hiatus from feature filmmaking to give us their entry into the postapocalyptic pool of stories. Eli refuses and the young solara is sent to change his mind. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was. For much of the movie he quotes the book and defends it, but in the end he realizes it is more important to live by the book.
Although it is suggested he was chosen by god, or otherwise had his abilities qualitatively increased by god. Tablet computers, like the ipad, kindle fire, and samsung galaxy, have dramatically changed how we. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. The book of eli is a movie telling the story of a post apocalyptic world in which the main character morgan freeman is a blind man who has one of the last books in the world. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible.
Denzel washingtons speech will leave you speechless one of the most eye opening speeches ever duration. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Mar 30, 2010 book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. On book of eli, the main antagonist believes he could dominate other cities and. He looks out the window the next day, moving his eyes to and fro to take in the situation. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Like in the bible there was a priest named eli who was not born blind but later did become blind. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes.
Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth. When someone is visually impaired and loves literature, it is often a daunting endeavour to read the. Into this world steps machetewielding road warrior eli a man on a. There is a lot of other evidence throughout the movie. Rex is still the deadly soldier he was when he was younger. Before it was revealed he was blind you thought he may have been slightly delusional and obsessive in his mission to deliver the book. In the bible, eli grew gradually more blind, from partial sight up to the stage of his. Throughout his journey, there are many scenes that relate to the print era and there are also very many scenes that are extremely significant in the film.
This is evidenced in a scene where eli is talking with solara, a young lady he rescues from this dangerous town and who becomes his traveling companion. Aug, 2018 the bible story of elijah is from the first book of kings, describing his miraculous feats and redemption of the people of israel from the evil king ahab. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Because he made that clicky echolocation sound with tongue and. Eli had memorized the whole thing and read it back to the ones in the city who wrote it all down. Some feel maybe he was blind before, which explains how he was able to. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. There is a reason why the movie is called book of eli and not book of whoever.
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. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Jan 15, 2010 eli was definately blind, i rewatched this movie many times and picked up on every subtle nuance that explains he was absolutely blind. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. He is taking the book to a place where it will be safe where its message can be finally be shared with the world. This blog post has been updated to include additional information about reading apps. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. In the first house eli holes up in, he looks at the mouse, he roots through his bag, while moving his head to see better into the bag. Does this imply that he is blind and has been living completely by faith his entire life or is the punchline of the movie that he is the simply the last living man on earth who can read braille. The book details emmas struggle learning how to live without her eyesight, but it also features normal teen drama, plus a mysterious death of a classmate that may or may not have been a. But even eli begins to see more clearly as the movie plays out. The book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis unwavering faith as he honors god with his life and follows gods will no matter how hard the journey may be.
This would explain why eli never traveled at night and was not totally blinded by a nuclear flash, if he was completely blind night would give him a much larger. Marauding gangs haunt the ashen wastelands of america, preying on innocent passersby. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. Brady, plus links to a book excerpt from the blind and author biography of a. If eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west. Sure it has been debated, but was eli blind in book of eli posted by theantiquetiger on 2517 at 10. Eli has in his possession a book that, he believes, must be safely conducted to the west, and so he has been journeying that direction for the past thirty years. The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. Emmas reclusive after the accident but becomes reengaged with life after a friend is found dead in a lake, an apparent suicide, and she gathers her crowd to figure out what happened and why. Aug 18, 2017 but even eli begins to see more clearly as the movie plays out. But carnegie gary oldman, the powerhungry dictator of a decrepit survivors colony, is also interested in elis book for very different reasons. He calls the engineer in to unlock the book and once its unlocked they see the bible is in braille in alcatraz, a closeup of elis face shows us that he is blind as well.
Realistically, there are three logical interpretations here. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. Similar to the life of jesus, elijah performs marveling acts to demonstrate the validity of god to the people of israel. The book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. Back in town, carnegie tries to open the bible but realizes that he didnt take elis key to the book flap. 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. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Denzel washington in the book of eli h ere is a very strange film from the hughes brothers, once the pioneers of the modern africanamerican thriller with menace ii. Eli has in his possession a book that, he believes, must be safely conducted to the west, and so he.
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