Solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has. While it may seem confusing at first, its purpose isnt to obscure information but to reveal it. Theres a lot of talk about faith, but in the end it doesnt seem to have much bearing on the story. His name is eli denzel washington and he is on the alert for thieves.
The book of eli 2010 soundtrack complete list of songs. Jun 20, 2010 last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. The book of eli certainly brings to mind that other monstrosity among american postapocalyptic films, i am legend, which also weds the genres conventions with religious nonsense. Unable to read the bible in braille, carnegie gary oldman begs claudia jennifer beals to help him. Denzel washington eli and jennifer beals claudia acted together previously in devil in a blue dress 1995. Whats worse is that the book of eli doesnt seem like it even cares all that much about its religious undertones. We enter into in a gritty world devoid of either protection from the elements of nature or a government. The movie the book of eli is a powerful allegory of the wilderness journey of lent. This quote comes from the end of the movie as he has accomplished his mission and calling. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton.
Army, i can hope that one day i can say a prayer like this. Movie moments the book of eli 2010 the final prayer denzel washington mila kunis no is. I have read the book twice iwill give it a five stars it is awesome it will make you think. The professional, drexl spivey in true romance, egor korshunov in air force one, mason verger in hannibal, jeanbaptiste emanuel zorg in the fifth element, lord shen in kung fu panda 2, count dracula in bram stokers dracula, dreyfus. Guess those things can survive even an end ofworld blowout.
The twist at the end of the movie is that you find out that eli is blind, and the bible he has is written in braille. It is run by a warlord named carnegie gary oldman, whose name is meant to serve as a symbol of the tragic and macabre carnival of lies to which the world has fallen. There is also an oral tradition of eli, which i have on good authority, and which has helped guide me in the writing of this book. The book of eli takes us to a painful place a place where humanity loses its humanness. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. The title is a reference to both the book that eli carries, and the fact that the. Apr 18, 2011 what was the final quote for denzel in the book of eli. John is revealing vital information to us about the future, and he promises a specific blessing as we study this book revelation 1. When she thinks hes asleep she goes to take a look at the book in his bag. Netflixs eli ending explained what the hell was eli actually about. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name s sake, though i walk through the valle.
The book of eli should shoot to the top of your netflix queue. I cant find it anywhere it was like his prayer in the very end. The characters are very well acted, the action is fluid and well choreographed, and the setting seeps into your skin, immersing the viewer in a world devoid of faith but in desperate need of salvation. After the war, and the flash that tore open the sky, all the bibles were burned because, some say, the bibles were the cause of the whole conflict. I saw this movie a while back and as i prepare to leave physically, emotionally, and spiritually for the u. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli. Last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. When she opens the bag you could see the book with the name the book of eli on it. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen.
The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. I laughed out loud when carnegies goons dumped a sack of. As for the plot, it is still being worked out amongst a few of the people involved but you can expect that it will feature her going from san francisco to new york to deliver some of the special news and information that they had gathered. Oct 27, 2019 what did you think of the ending of eli.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. In her despair, hannah prayed to yahweh for a child, and promising that if her prayer is granted, she would dedicate her son to god. Gary oldmans character finally gets the book, only to get pissed to find out he cant read it. The book of eli written by gary whitta june 21, 2007 a civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed. And the boy served the lord by assisting eli the priest. Dec 05, 2011 this is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three.
At the very end is elis prayer, which to me is an archetypal example of how one can converse with god. What was the final quote for denzel in the book of eli. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland. It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he could complete his mission. He became high priest kohen godol after the death of pinehas, the son of elazar, ithamars older brother. Book of eli prayer ending the book of eli is a movie about the last bible on earth after an apocalypse. Why doesnt prayer work when the bible promises that it will. It started when he was lying on the couch at the end when he finished reciting the book.
It is run by a warlord named carnegie gary oldman, whose name is. In the talmud eli was a prophet and in the bible he was a judge for 40 years who eventually went blind. The book of eli is an interesting but exhausting film with few humorous moments. The book of eli is a 2010 film that is a postapocalyptic story of a lone man who fights his way across america in order to protect the bible, that carnegie, the. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. The next morning solara joins claudia at breakfast. The book of eli s storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. Sep 17, 2017 the book of eli is a movie about the last bible on earth after an apocalypse.
It was one of a spat of post apocalyptic dramas with washed out color and characters who care more about surviving to the end of the day than dental hygiene. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a. Jun 07, 2010 this is the last prayer of eli in the movie book of eli, i kinda like it. 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. Eli reads the book and solara asks eli to read it to him. The headphones used by denzel washington are called beats by dr. And for keeping me resolute when all around seemed lost. When eli refuses to give up the book, carnegie orders him killed. Eli and mila kunis continue on to the west, until they finally reach alcatraz prison. For out of the ground we were taken, for the dust we.
He puts a different spin on physics and while were here i noticed some gave him a onestar because i thought the book was written in regards to the movie eli but if you could look at the description of the book you will see that the book has nothing to do with the movie eli so you guys out there only. Denzel washington the book of eli the final prayer. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of. The ugly get uglier and humanity splits into the hunters and the hunted. At times the movie lapses into excessive detail of dark scenarios, but so do some of the books of the bible. The book of eli 2010 elis final prayer scene 1010 movieclips. 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.
Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. He recites a bit of it and then puts the book away. In the first book of samuel, we see are rather stunning portrait of poor parenting and poor priestly leadership in the person of of high priest of the sanctuary at shiloh, eli. In the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. When eli encounters a group of road bandits, behind them is a tunnel structure with a bold 14. Eli finds his way to the burnedout remains of a city, populated with a fragmented group of individuals clinging to the illusion of civilization. In the scene where carnegie and his men were looking for eli and solara while they were sleeping, solara tried looking through elis bag to see the book. At the very end is eli s prayer, which to me is an archetypal example of how one can converse with god.
The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. When eli found hannah in the temple, she was praying silently with her lips moving. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the. Drnun horn begins to recite an exorcism prayer while. Solve the mystery of revelation through daniel and john. At the end of the film we find out that eli has been blind all along. We are not told why eli succeeded to the high priesthood, instead of pinehass son. Real authentic bible following christians prayed in the name of. All 45 songs from the the book of eli 2010 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. 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. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning.
The 10th day of iyar is the anniversary of the death of eli the high priest. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road with its ashladen wastelands and crazed cannibals. Jan 16, 2010 the twist at the end of the movie is that you find out that eli is blind, and the bible he has is written in braille. He restores my soul he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through. I put this together myself after seeing people actually disagreed about this.
Carnegie freezes in amazement as solara tries to recite the prayer with her mother. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. Eli s mother describes her as a miracle worker, and during dinner prayers thanks jesus for placing dr. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the. The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many obstacles in my path. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. In the end, the man gets the book but cannot read it. Eli ending explained what the hell was netflixs eli. When hannah came to shiloh to pray for a son, eli initially accused her of drunkenness, but when she. The book of eli bts apocalyptic san francisco 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. Eli denzel washington recites his final prayer before he passes away. By the end of its opening fourday holiday weekend it grossed.
They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Now carnegie is an unusual name andrew carnegie was at one time one of the richest men in the usa. 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. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a better future.
It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he. Eli sneaks away, but carnegie and his henchmen confront him in the street. The trees stripped of their bark and white like ghosts. Has anybody seen the film the book of eli starring denzel washington. Jul 20, 2014 spoilers ahead the movies 4 years old, but just in case.
Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. Jan 15, 2010 the book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book in the bible, revelation. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Carnegie is the main antagonist in the 2010 postapocalyptic film the book of eli. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the lord where the ark of god was. Eli in the bible was a jewish priest living in the days of the judges and serving god at the tabernacle in shiloh, a city near the hill country of ephraim 1 samuel 1. We see elis faith remain steadfast as he faces many trials and tribulations, including.
Eli bundles the book up and refuses to discuss it with her. She asks him to teach her how to read it but eli doesnt respond. The ending to the movie speaks so powerfully of what the journey of lent. Eli was a descendant of ithamar, the fourth and youngest son of aaron the high priest. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. He endures each solitary night and greets each morning with prayer and. This is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three. The basic plot of the book of eli, is that eli whose name we dont learn until the end of the film is in possession of the only surviving bible. 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. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. The very name of the book is revelation, as in reveal. Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for. He also zealously guards his prize possession, a heavy, leatherbound tome that he calls the book.
Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. Movie moments the book of eli 2010 the final prayer denzel washington mila kunis no is assumed nor infringement intended. In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has been seeking a bible. The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road.
It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it to be christian. And for more of netflixs genre movies explained, heres everything you need to know about fractureds ending explained. This is the last prayer of eli in the movie book of eli, i kinda like it. Denzel washington the book of eli the final prayer youtube. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the last. He was portrayed by gary oldman, who also portrayed norman stansfield in leon. He does not have a copy of the bible, but he sits down with eli and eli. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as. Starring denzel washington who is himself a strong christian as eli who is entrusted with safekeeping the last bible, this is his powerful prayer at the end of his life. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it. Dear lord, thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me.
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