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Title: The Book of Eli (2010)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Denzel Washington | ... | Eli | |
| Gary Oldman | ... | Carnegie | |
| Mila Kunis | ... | Solara | |
| Ray Stevenson | ... | Redridge | |
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Claudia | |
| Evan Jones | ... | Martz | |
| Joe Pingue | ... | Hoyt | |
| Frances de la Tour | ... | Martha (as Frances De La Tour) | |
| Michael Gambon | ... | George | |
| Tom Waits | ... | Engineer | |
| Chris Browning | ... | Hijack Leader | |
| Richard Cetrone | ... | Hijacker | |
| Lateef Crowder | ... | Hijacker / Construction Thug | |
| Keith Splinter Davis | ... | Hijacker (as Keith Davis) | |
| Don Thai Theerathada | ... | Hijacker (as Don Theerathada) | |
In a violent post-apocalyptic society, a drifter, Eli, has been wandering westward across North America for the last thirty years. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, whilst surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in villages for water and supplies. When he reaches a village ruled by the powerful mobster, Carnegie, the man views Eli's impressive fighting skills and offers Eli a place within his gang. Carnegie presses his blind lover Claudia to send her daughter, Solara, to at least convince Eli to spend the night by sleeping with him. However, Eli proves to be the better man when he gently declines her advances. The girl sees Eli's book, and when Carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from Eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book,... Written by Harry Jankel, London, England
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The Book of Eli has the potential to be a great film or complete rubbish depending on your expectations of what is to come. If you are looking for a film with some deeper meaning then I would not recommend it. However, if you are looking for a film with beautiful cinematography, solid acting and a little bit of fun action then you will be pleased.
The key in watching the film is to not buy into the plot too much, which is where the viewer is going to be disappointed. The ending is a little far fetched and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. Although I honestly don't see a particularly good ending for the basic premise of the film.
If you are able to put the silliness with the story behind you, the film is wonderfully done. There is great camera work with interesting angles and framing; the set showcases the contrast between the stark light of the sun and the shadows where humankind is hiding; and the acting makes you want to buy into the characters and their conflicts.
I would recommend seeing the film, just don't get too involved with the story. Instead concentrate on the acting and the scene.