Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. Heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. A thickspined chopper of a blade, it is crafted from 5160 high carbon steel and differentially tempered to optimize the blade. Straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington silver with 5 holes, metal sword with a serrated outside and smooth inside. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. It was even used as an attractant or ploy to deceive the weak or easy to prey upon. Washington appeared as new york city subway security chief walter garber in the 2009 remake of the 1974 thriller the taking of pelham one two three, and begun filming the postapocalyptic drama the book of eli in the same year. Eli denzel washington is a wandering man on a mission. Jan, 2010 heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the.
Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Second junket interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli. According to washington he wasnt initially interested in the book of eli. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel. Denzel washington the book of eli sword large armory replicas. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from the movie. I want to order a coffee mug that says elis cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes.
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. The book of eli panel at comiccon gary oldman, denzel washington, mila kunis, hughes brothers duration. Book of eli is the story of a blind man in a godless. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod. It was his son the same one who convinced him to do training day which netted him and oscar and american gangster a nomination who ultimately convinced him to take on the role of eli. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Jun 29, 2010 the book of eli panel at comiccon gary oldman, denzel washington, mila kunis, hughes brothers duration. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. The sunglasses that washington wears in the book of eli is mens oakley inmate race wear sunglasses. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety.
The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from the movie skip to navigation press enter. He also wears a pair ofnike high tops with his coat. 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. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater, tshirt, pants, belt. The book of eli has a seed of originality, but it is planted in a worn out world. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and books. Now, eli might become blind at some point in the movie but not in this scene. Just because the bible is written in braille doesnt mean he is blind. The book of eli the book of eli denzel washington coat.
Like mccarthys pulitzerprizewinning the road and its recent firstrate screen adaptation, the book of eli takes place after civilizations been decimated. The latest to be released is the hughes brothers the book of eli. 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. 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. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. The book of eli elis denzel washington costumes original. The oakley inmate is a part of oakleys 2008 lifestyle series, which is also cool for casual wear. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. The film wouldnt have even starred denzel washington if not for the prodding of one j. Its a movie book of eli all survival cache followers or interested parties.
Machine guns and other explosives are used in another large fight scene. In the novel guy montag escapes from a future dystopian society and eventually makes contact with a group of isolated individuals who have memorised books to save them for the future iteration of mankind. Carnegie gary oldman wears helmut lang black overcoat with furlined collar in the book of eli. Stepping into elis well worn shoes for oscarwinning actor denzel washington, the son of a pentecostal minister of 50 years, the opportunity to play a faithfilled character like eli was. Of the few survivors, a huge percentage have become rapists and. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe. Oldman film inspirationpost apocalypsehelmut langduster coatraincoatcosplay. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Was eli from the movie the book of eli major spoiler. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. As seen in the new action thriller, the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington screen worn stunt, blood stained, green hooded coat, no size bloody with a hole, brown red head longsleeve crewneck thermal, size 2xlt bloody with a hole, cream hanes tshirt, size xl blood stained brown carhartt pants, no size and black.
The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. He discusses why he became a producer of the film, getting in shape for the role, weapons and. Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs. 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.
Book of eli ring my bell in the movie the book of eli, eli is blind. The book of eli interviews denzel washington, gary oldman. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. 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. All of you missed the subtle fact that eli was blind. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. The book of eli eli denzel washington stunt, green long sleeve with zipper up the front, with pockets and hood, m. What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in.
Fahrenheit 451 the film owes a significant debt to the 1953 novel by ray bradbury. Mc toys 1 6 the end walker 12 figure denzel washington in the book of eli. Denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a wanderer in a nuclear warravaged america who leans on his bible for guidance, and. The 16 scale green coat worn by mc toys the end walker reminds me of the olive green m51 field jacket worn by the american soldiers during the vietnam war. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. This is the postapocalyptic world that protagonist, eli denzel washington, has. Jan 11, 2010 denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a wanderer in a nuclear warravaged america who leans on his bible for guidance, and the actor says if he was in that situation. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. Nov 21, 2012 the sunglasses that washington wears in the book of eli is mens oakley inmate race wear sunglasses. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson.
Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred book the oakley inmate was introduced in 2008, and as most oakleys consists of only the most hightech materials and lenses, which creates one of the most lightweight, clear and protective pair of specs you can get. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Carnegie becomes interested in eli when he learns the man is carrying a book that may hold the key to mankinds survival. The book of eli denzel washington, gary oldman grading. This large and hefty blade is inspired by the machete wielded by denzel washingtons character eli in the book of eli. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. Eli washington walks along an endless, dead highway with his long, brown coat over tattered layers of clothes. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. The book of eli should of had less direction and more philosophy. The book of eli bts apocalyptic san francisco 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration.
After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to. There was also one particular scene that was laughoutloud funny. Interview with denzel washington for the book of eli youtube. He earned a best actor nomination in 2012 for his work as an alcoholic pilot in robert zemeckis drama flight. What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in the. 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. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. 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. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the.
They talk about why denzel is one of the few actors who can carry a movie by himself. Im an atheist and i really didnt have a problem with any message contained in it. The oakley brand backpack is a heavily distressed with leather ties and the bottom stitched on. The book of eli boasts an impressive supporting cast including mila kunis, michael gambon dumbledore from harry potter, ray stevenson punisher. 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. C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality scale. The book of eli junket interview denzel washington ii 2010. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. The book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis. The book of eli bts the look of eli 2010 denzel washington, mila. Ill be honest with you, the book of eli panel at last summers san diego comiccon garnered little attention, despite having stars denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis in attendance, as. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by denzel washington blind.
Sep 12, 2016 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. 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. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod, and. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. After numerous requests for a larger size, we are proud to say this machete welded by denzel washington himself is 26 inch long and features a satin finish, extremely sharp, 18 inch blade. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. Jun 26, 2018 despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson.
Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. Kult of athena swords ekhmsk01 full tang book of eli machete 20 blade this large and hefty blade is inspired by the machete wielded by denzel washingtons character eli 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 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. Coupled fine performances by denzel washington, mila kunis and gary oldman, we see the best of both worlds here. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Some people just look for things to be offended by. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version.