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. He may be blind, but being a gulf war veteran means that he has the training to ensure his skills werent dulled by this setback. The book of eli 2010 is both underappreciated and a secret. So, when you start realizing a blind guy in the book of eli is nailing people with a handgun from a fair distance for a guy that would not be practicing regularly and ditto for a shorty shotgun loaded with buckshot, you. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. Home forums knife specific discussion general knife discussion knife id needed denzel washington in book of eli discussion in general knife discussion started by maprik, jul 29, 2012. Oct 08, 2010 just finished watching the book of eli film which is really good. The novel is written in the third person perspective of several characters and follows protagonist kip guile as he discovers his latent magical powers. We here at cinapse have written extensively about the wandering blind swordsman who is unknown to most us filmgoers today, but who is perhaps one of cinemas all time greatest heroes. Their next work, uncensored videos was broadcast on. The reason it got 4 stars is they didnt send the back strap. With a particularly viciouslooking machete, eli makes quick work of a passel. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. 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.
The book of eli is a stylish film that is reminiscent of i am legend and other postapocalyptic stories, though it carves out a niche for itself due to its strong characters and its central theme. The blinding knife is a 2012 epic fantasy novel by new york times bestselling author brent weeks and the second book in his lightbringer series following the black prism. 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. But id like to imagine how different the world of tbol will be, now that the king james version of the bible has been made extant again after somehow being totally wiped off the face of the earth by. 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. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. The largest is kips, the second largest is gavins, and the third is a significantly smaller one featuring the character liv. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The book of eli soundtrack carnegies demise by owolowa.
Buy the book of eli sword and sheath online at lowest price. 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. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. The book of eli 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. A thickspined chopper of a blade, it is crafted from 5160 high carbon steel and differential tempered to optimize the blade. In the first house eli holes up in, he looks at the mouse, he roots through his bag, while moving his head to see better into the bag. Jan 14, 2010 all 45 songs from the the book of eli 2010 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. The film presents some religious subthemes, which might find differing interpretations by different viewers. Well, it was a difficult one because she really is the key relationship to eli. Being blind himself, matt murdock in daredevil uses this trope through out this movie, though he technically cheats by using echolocation to see. 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. Elis mission became solaras mission because of elis sacrifice for her giving away the location of the book to avoid. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Book of eli sheath rpf costume and prop maker community.
Mila kunis plays the young tart solara, enslaved by carnegie for her naturally endowed characteristics, while carnegie holds her blind mother. This knife is based on the knife from the movie book of eli. There are moments where you could construe he was blind only after you decided he was. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is charged with delivering his copy of a book, the very last. View our handmade book of eli knife, influenced by the movie the book of eli. The book details emmas struggle learning how to live without her eyesight, but it also features normal teen drama, plus a mysterious death of a classmate that may or may not have been a suicide. Their parents divorced when they were two years old, and they began making movies at age 12. This sword is a beautiful replica from the movie book of eli. In high demand straight from the movie we bring you the legendary prophet kukri machete or large knife. The book of eli believable except for this one small. The five holes incorporated into the blade can create a very unique sound when the blade is swung in the air. Yes, all the way at the end of the movie, it is revealed that not only is the book of eli a samurai film, but it is in fact a western, twistfilled zatoichi remake. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete.
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. I mean the dude was blind, blind man pulls out large blade,i pull out pistol and stop blind man in his tracks take blind mans gear and move on. The book of eli 2010 soundtrack complete list of songs. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist the book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. They showed a close up of his eyes at the end he was blind. Offered sanctuary on alcatraz, solara chooses instead to return home, taking up elis machete and other possessions. The book of eli is one of those postapocalyptic action movies that nimbly. View close up pictures at all angles, prices, and detailed descriptions. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. 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. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to seduce eli, but he rebuffs her.
Why was there never a sequel to the movie the book of eli. The biblewhat it is and what it sayslies at the heart of this cinematic book. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. The book of eli is, perhaps, the most explicitly christian film ive seen come out of the secular film industry since the passion of the christ. Interesting story to read and may broaden our interpretation of the character in. This large and hefty blade is inspired by the machete wielded by denzel washingtons character eli in the book of eli. Again, you can do all the samurai references with loan wolf and as you said theres kind of a classic mythic master and apprentice relationship going on through the film. In the old testement book of 1 samuel, there is a priest named eli who by chapter 3 has become blind. This is modeled after it and is full tang machete death. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Eli was blind before the war and after finding the bible and hearing gods voice he regained his sight until his task was completed finding a safe place for the bible this is why he did things a blind man would do and could read braille and also why is eyes were normal at the start of the film and clouded and the end. Eli is a lone traveler, wandering americas wastelands devastated by nuclear war 30 years prior. After carnegie s blin d mistress claudia bri ngs eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to s educe eli, but he rebuffs her.
Eli is blind and if so, he either trained himself to be able to travel, hunt, shoot, etc. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The book of eli 2010 fullhd movie online free no download the book of eli 2010 fullhd movie online free the book of eli 2010 fullhd movie online gorillavid the book of eli 2010 fullhd. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the book. This was possibly a prototype or used for training.
Hes got one of those knives that makes a snickersnack noise all by itself, and is a oneman army. There are several examples throughout the film of him looking at things and people at the very beginning of the film he looks out and around to observe his environment, he aims with his gun, he is able to. But i want to note a number of elements which make the book of eli stand. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. The book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent. Also the holes in the blade are they just for show or do they serve a purpose. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is, perhaps, the most explicitly christian film ive seen come out of the secular film industry since the passion of the christ. Jennifer beals, best known for her main role in the 1983 film flashdance, has been last seen acting in the 2010 film the book of eli where she plays the role of the claudia, the blind mistress.
Realizing eli is a literate man like himself, carnegie forces him to stay the night under guard. They made their first short film, how to be a burglar shortly after freshman year. The book of eli machete damascus steel movie sword full tang limited edition this is a beautifully crafted custom made damascus steel book of eli machete sword. It looks like its straight out of the movie but its useless other than decoration. That and a quiet denzel washington wielding a sword sets up the book of eli, yet another postapocalyptic thriller set in the future or lack thereof. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind.
Book of eli high carbon stainless machete sword machete in high demand, this is the high carbon stainless steel version of the book of eli machete or sword. The book of eli movie replica sword, machete, collectibles. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. If anyone wants to make one, its a 2point sling with shoulder and rib pads. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers.
Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Not sure if anyone still needs this info, but i saw a lot of interest a few months back. The blade has a wide point that curves out and back in towards the handle. Her mission at the conclusion of the movie is simple. In place of multiple holes in the side of the blade, a single long fuller has been put into the blade to reduce weight. The book of eli 2010 fullhd movie online free no download the book of eli 2010 fullhd movie online free the book of eli 2010 fullhd movie online gorillavid the book of eli. Aug 07, 20 blind focuses on emma, a 15yearold girl who was involved in a freak accident and goes blind as a result. The book of eli sword is different from the design of most swords. There are no available products under this category. With carnegie and eli, we are presented with a postapocalyptic satan and a very uncharacteristic, gunslinging, knifewielding messiah. The stark landscape is littered with abandoned cars, crumbling buildings, and bombed highways. 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.
Find great deals on ebay for book of eli knife when you shop the largest online selection at. The book of eli sword and sheath 18 heavenly swords. Apr 08, 20 so i finally saw the book of eli cuz you told me it was worth seeing. Denzel washington eli special effects sword from book of eli. The book of eli soundtrack convoy destruct by owolowa. Its not until shortly before the film ends that we learn the most remarkable thing about eli. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Good morning, have you seen the movie the book of eli i saw it when it came out, and ive recently seen it again at home, i really like it. Id have to lop off your head with one blow of my metrelong knife, as washington does here. A thickspined chopper of a blade, it is crafted from 5160 high carbon steel and differentially tempered to optimize the blade. Indeed, its something of a sunday sermon wrapped in a mad max adventure. So were led to believe at the end that eli is blind.
He shot guys and fought guys all while being blind. Carnegie even references it in one part of the movie when he says do not quote me shoot this guys already. Washington and the hughes brothers do a good job of establishing this man and his world, and at first, the book of eli seems destined to be solemn. He also carries a gleaming silver knife and a shotgun, both of which hes expert with. 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. He looks out the window the next day, moving his eyes to and fro to take in the situation.
If he is blind how do you explain the accurate shots with the arrow. Eli was blind the entire move, so yes divine intervention was the entire twist to the movie. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. Sep 01, 2012 the blinding knife is a book with three major plot threads and i had pretty different feelings about each of them. The knife handle is ergonomic and very very comfortable with a lovely pakkawood finish. Sola ra see s e li has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. If you want a book of eli sword you can use, this one is 12 the price of the official replica piece. Handmade eli knife influenced by the movie book of eli. View our handmade sword of eli, influenced by the movie book of eli. Book of eli machete with leather grip knifewarehouse. Jan, 2010 in a dusky woods of falling leaves, eli lies in wait to kill his dinnersometimes a hairless cat serves the purposewhen he isnt reading from the bible that he lugs around with a giant knife and a sawedoff shot gun. After carnegies blind mistress claudia brings eli food and water, carnegie orders her daughter solara to. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is.
Its a movie book of eli all survival cache followers or interested parties ought to. Is the book of eli a postmodern, cinematic pilgrims. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc. He has holes cut through his jacket to allow the straps to fit tightly around himself. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. It isnt hard to pull a machete off your back and slice someones hand off when youve been living in a wasteland for. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. Denzel washington eli special effects sword from book of eli screenused. The knife is heavy weighing 607g 1lb 5oz and measures 14. A late inciting incident brings eli face to face with criminal kingpin, and book fanatic, carnegie gary oldman. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the.