Cassandra ihsl on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. In the book of eli, the fight sequences performed by mr washington combined marital arts techniques from silat and eskrima which are weapon and barehanded styles from indonesia and the phillipines. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future.
Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. The choreographer is stephen oyoung, so im looking at not just his work in this movie which resembles fma the most, but also some of his other work. He even did a sarongmarong technique denzels bolo design was pretty nasty too. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar, and tiger woods. This machete is influenced from the one used in the movie book of eli. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is charged with delivering his copy of a book, the very last remaining king james version of the bible, to a safe location on the west coast of the united states. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Fight choreographer jeff ward is a pekiti tirsia instructor and stunt coordinators jeff imada plus chuck jeffries are inosanto kali experts as well. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Denzel washingtons speech will leave you speechless one of the most eye opening speeches ever duration. The book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. Jan 15, 2010 the hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar, and tiger woods. Many props to jeff imada for his sharing the fmas through his stunt fight choreography work.
Arnis is the weapon style used in the choreography of the popular 1998 comic book film blade. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. Jan 15, 2010 this was probably something to do with the writers and they way they saw eli. In 1997s mortal kombat annihilation, sultan uddin cabales eskrima not only portrayed reptile, but. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. The book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. He doesnt sugar coat his words and eli refuses to hand of the book and walks away, claiming that he has god. 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.
Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Your thoughts on the movie if you have not yet seen the movie and dont want it to be spoilt for you then wait until you have seen it before you read any further. The event that, in the movie, caused a hole to be torn in the sky signifies an act of nature that could destroy the ozone layer exposing the earths surface to uvb and other radiation, an extinction level event. If you havent heard of it yet are interested then continue if you dont mind the plot being told though i recommend you see it first, good movie. I mean, come on the book of eli i should have figured that one out immediately. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales.
I have to say that i was greatly impressed with it. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. What martial arts were demonstrated in the book of eli. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Dec 27, 2010 what martial arts were demonstrated in the book of eli. Infact the whole look of the movie is reminiscent of the video game series fallout in artistic style among other things though the film steers more to the religious messages. The bible that eli carries is hardbound, with a locking brass clasp.
Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Perfect for any collection, these stainless steel combat machetes measure approximately 21 long with a 15. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. Eli is a lone traveler, wandering americas wastelands devastated by nuclear war 30 years prior. Medievaldepot prophets book of eli legendary kukri machete.
This thread is now designated the official discussion thread for the book of eli. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. It even justifies why milas character did what she did in the end. It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. Given that the movie is intense and rated r for violence and language, it will attract a different crowd than the typical wholesome family.
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. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Download the book of eli full movie download full movies. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west. The stark landscape is littered with abandoned cars, crumbling buildings. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. This was probably something to do with the writers and they way they saw eli. The first atomic bomb was set off near there, i thought the film exurated the skills of eli. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. A road warrior of a different sort, the title character played by denzel washington in the book of eli spends much of the story traveling by foot across an eerie landscape, a long and quick. Arnis is the weapon style used in the choreography of the popular 1998 comicbook film blade. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies.
The stark landscape is littered with abandoned cars, crumbling buildings, and bombed highways. As postapocalyptic movie fiction goes, the book of eli is not a crowdpleaser like the mad max series nor silly like any of the planet of the apes films. Through eli, comes the message that the bible is powerful and that one should allow god to direct our lives. A postapocalyptic 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. Jan 15, 2010 a road warrior of a different sort, the title character played by denzel washington in the book of eli spends much of the story traveling by foot across an eerie landscape, a long and quick. Jul 01, 2019 the event that, in the movie, caused a hole to be torn in the sky signifies an act of nature that could destroy the ozone layer exposing the earths surface to uvb and other radiation, an extinction level event.
Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. However, the idea that stevens lived a double life, the author maintains, is misleading. Despite his extensive work in television and cinema, this marks ross debut into feature film scoring. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of. Book of eli high carbon stainless machete swordmachete in high demand, this is the high carbon stainless steel version of the book of eli machete or sword.
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. Want to download the book of eli full movie online. Which fighting style was used in the book of eli movie. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. Read on as i share with you more about the movie and where to download the book of eli. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. One of the most remote and at times hostile places in the country, carrizozo new mexico, i was born there. Parents need to know that the book of eli is very violent theres lots of weapon use, body parts getting chopped off, fighting, and dead bodies, as well as suggested rape sounds of ripping clothes and womens screams and takes place in a bleak future. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. Book of eli machete steel combat machetes machete with.
Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they realize their fatal mistake. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. The book of eli is a dark fable set in postapocalyptic america, starring denzel washington as a lone, holy. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. First of all, i came sharpened the only issue that i have is that the sheath and handle wrapping is not leather but synthetic material, but for the price you cant beat it overall, great product and with a little tlc you can get this thing extreamly sharp. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinnes s condensed version. The book of eli is the latest blockbuster to hit the screens in us. Wallace stevens the poet and wallace stevens the insurance executive. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. In a postapocalyptic world hostile threats will lurk around every corner. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of eli article.
Washington trained for months in kali fighting styles in preparation for the role under dan inosanto and his senior student jeff imada. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. Ther book of eli denzel washington does kali discussion in filipino martial arts general started by guro harold, jan 16, 2010. After numerous requests for a larger size we are proud to say this machete welded by denz. 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. The presidents cat, by peter donnelly, is a particularly nice book to get for kids of irish parents who live outside the country niall bressie breslins picture book the magic moment is. For instance, to protect themselves from the harsh sunlight, all the characters wear sunglasses or goggles, but rather than rendering them impersonal or distant, they only ramp up the movies cool factor. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010.
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