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The Book of Eli

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 58m
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Denzel Washington in The Book of Eli (2010)
A post-apocalyptic 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.
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A post-apocalyptic 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.A post-apocalyptic 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.A post-apocalyptic 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.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
313K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,786
120
  • Directors
    • Albert Hughes
    • Allen Hughes
  • Writer
    • Gary Whitta
  • Stars
    • Denzel Washington
    • Mila Kunis
    • Ray Stevenson
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  • Directors
    • Albert Hughes
    • Allen Hughes
  • Writer
    • Gary Whitta
  • Stars
    • Denzel Washington
    • Mila Kunis
    • Ray Stevenson
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    • 711User reviews
    • 330Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 16 nominations

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    Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    • Elias Eli
    Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis
    • Solaraas Solara
    Ray Stevenson
    Ray Stevenson
    • Redridgeas Redridge
    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Carnegieas Carnegie
    Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals
    • Claudiaas Claudia
    Evan Jones
    Evan Jones
    • Martzas Martz
    Joe Pingue
    Joe Pingue
    • Hoytas Hoyt
    Frances de la Tour
    Frances de la Tour
    • Marthaas Martha
    • (as Frances De La Tour)
    Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon
    • Georgeas George
    Tom Waits
    Tom Waits
    • Engineeras Engineer
    Chris Browning
    Chris Browning
    • Hijack Leaderas Hijack Leader
    Richard Cetrone
    Richard Cetrone
    • Hijackeras Hijacker
    Lateef Crowder
    Lateef Crowder
    • Hijackeras Hijacker…
    Keith Splinter Davis
    Keith Splinter Davis
    • Hijackeras Hijacker
    • (as Keith Davis)
    Don Thai Theerathada
    Don Thai Theerathada
    • Hijackeras Hijacker
    • (as Don Theerathada)
    Thom Khoury Williams
    Thom Khoury Williams
    • Hijackeras Hijacker
    • (as Thom Williams)
    Lora Martinez-Cunningham
    Lora Martinez-Cunningham
    • Young Woman Hijackeras Young Woman Hijacker
    • (as Lora Martinez Cunningham)
    Scott Wilder
    • Middle-Aged Manas Middle-Aged Man
    • Directors
      • Albert Hughes
      • Allen Hughes
    • Writer
      • Gary Whitta
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Denzel Washington performed all of his own stunts in the hand-to-hand fight sequences.
    • Goofs
      A wind-up record player would run at 78 rpm - too fast for a 70s disco single and way too fast for a 70s LP. Also, the needle would almost certainly gouge the record rather than follow the vibrations in the groove.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Eli: Dear Lord, thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many obstacles in my path. And for keeping me resolute when all around seemed lost. Thank you for your protection and your many signs along the way. Thank you for any good that I may have done, I'm so sorry about the bad. Thank you for the friend I made. Please watch over her as you watched over me. Thank you for finally allowing me to rest. I'm so very tired, but I go now to my rest at peace. Knowing that I have done right with my time on this earth. I fought the good fight, I finished the race, I kept the faith.

    • Crazy credits
      Aside from the title, there are no opening credits.
    • Alternate versions
      A montage of deleted scenes on the DVD include a scene where Claudia reads the Braille bible to Carnegie as he lies on his deathbed.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Ugly Truth/G-Force/Orphan (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
      Written by Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb

      Performed by Al Green

      Courtesy of HI Records by arrangement with Fat Possum

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    Top review
    8/10
    Not just another post-apocalyptic thriller.
    Upon first viewing the trailer I was immediately giddy to see a new post-apocalyptic film in the vein of The Road Warrior. Being a fan of the genre, one must get used to the repetitive "lone wanderer" theme so prominently used. I figured this film would go through the same formula, but prepared to enjoy myself.

    Yes it did use the lone wanderer as a driving plot device, and yes it did bring the arbitrary twist. Yes all the survivors are short on t-shirts, but live in a wealth of leather and goggles. Yes everything in this film looks like and feels like a typical post-apocalyptia. But the substance of the story is far more powerful then I could ever have expected.

    Without giving away too much, yes the film is essentially a Christian metaphor. Eli seems to be protected by some mysterious force, guided by "God" to head west. But it's what the meaning behind this admittedly bizarre plot that makes this film so great. It truly is a film about faith and believing in one's self. Using the dreary post-apocalyptic backdrop, the film is able to contrast this powerful message with the harsh landscape. Even amidst such despair, one can rise and accomplish anything. In a world slowly becoming apocalyptic itself, this message is much welcomed.

    The other aspects lending to the power of The Book of Eli are its technical aspects. The cinematography is simply beautiful. Moody slo-mo shots abound with wonderfully toned colors. Everything looks dark and dead, the sun beating down endlessly on the dusty dunes. The soundtrack adds immensely to this feeling, using soft ambient chords and blasting action-scene drums when necessary. Overall The Book of Eli is an excellent film itself and an excellent spin on the post-apocalyptic genre.

    Oh yeah, and Denzel Washington actually manages to pull off the part of a wizened, old bad ass.
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    FAQ8

    • If Eli was blind, how did he know which direction was west?
    • Is "The Book Of Eli" based on a book?
    • Why did Eli have to show everyone the back of his hands? What was the significance of that?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Sony Pictures
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cuốn Sách Của Eli
    • Filming locations
      • Carrizozo, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alcon Entertainment
      • Silver Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $94,835,059
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $32,789,494
      • Jan 17, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $157,107,755
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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