With his green jacket and unsmiling mouth, he looks like a veteran of an unknown war, a soldier of. Things you get to have otherwise known as possessions. A costume worn in the production of postapocalyptic action film the book of eli. Gary oldman wears helmut lang black overcoat with furlined collar in the book of eli. Carnegie costume book of eli costume idea fashion, clothes. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe. Denzel washington might be a prisoner in david guggenheims safe house july 7, 2010 by. Denzels most memorable movie moments denzel washington. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. With denzel washington, ethan hawke, scott glenn, tom berenger. Denzel washington in deja vu denzel washington for the hero or villain.
Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred book the oakley inmate was introduced in 2008, and as most oakleys consists of only the most hightech materials and lenses, which creates one of the most lightweight, clear and protective pair of specs you can get. I simply must tell you about the hughes brothers the book of eli, an embarrassing frankensteins monster of a postapocalyptic film, a genre i happen to love, thank you very much. Its a movie book of eli all survival cache followers or interested parties. Denzel washington is an american actor, mostly recognized worldwide for his awardwinning portrayals of characters in the film industry. Our favorite denzel washington movies buys with friends. Eli has in his possession the last surviving bible in the world, and he is on a mission he believes was given to him by god, to head west to where it will be safe. Incorrect mistakes and their corrections for man on fire 2004. Jan 14, 2010 family values of a different sort played into eli. Washington and oldham are enough to get me into the theater and check this one out. Denzel washington glory cry freedom man on fire antwone fisher the book of eli denzel washington.
Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. He even did a sarongmarong technique denzel s bolo design was pretty nasty too. But when the despotic carnegie gary oldman finds out eli is in possession of a bible the last in existence he will stop at nothing to get his hands on it. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. While we await the verdict on this week s punisher. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Denzel washington might be a prisoner in david guggenheims. Denzel washingtons net worth in 2020 wealthy gorilla. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Jan 26, 2010 book of eli dont know, but there was some type of war, then wars plural after and denzel once talks about as the sun falling out of the sky. 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. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred book the oakley inmate was introduced in 2008, and as most oakley s consists of only the most hightech materials and lenses, which creates one of the most lightweight, clear and protective pair of specs you can get. Just saw the book of eli and i was impressed with denzel s bolo fighting scenes as well as the other fma techniques that he executed.
Elis denzel washington costume prop store ultimate. Denzel washington might be a prisoner in david guggenheim. Celebrity gossip and entertainment news photos and video. See more ideas about denzel washington, washington and actor. Okay, i know a twilight post was due today, but i couldnt wait. Jul 07, 2010 denzel washington might be a prisoner in david guggenheim s safe house july 7, 2010 by. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. Eli has to feel the cord from the charger before tugging it out. Top 10 highly paid actors in hollywood latest updated ladnow denzel washington in deja vu 2006 see more.
He even did a sarongmarong technique denzels bolo design was pretty nasty too. Many props to jeff imada for his sharing the fmas through his stuntfight choreography work. Denzels personal style leans towards minimalism and comfort first. The book of eli if there is a particular jacket that you would like to find more information about, please enter it in this section. The first atomic bomb was set off near there, i thought the film exurated the skills of eli. See more ideas about denzel washington, actor and actor denzel washington.
Hugh jackman sports an all be happy jacket as he and son oscar, 19, wear face masks to take their dog for a walk in new york amid coronavirus crisis. Costumes costume ideas military jacket movie tv my style jackets cosplay ideas. Denzel washington reveals how he piled on the pounds for new. The book of eli stars denzel washington as a lone wanderer, making his away across a postnuclear holocaust america, scavenging and scraping to survive and well adept at it. The book of eli centers on a lone hero named eli washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of post apocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that might hold the key to. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. The road a gun, three bullets, a shopping cart, and not much else other than misery, hunger, and fear. Dec 07, 2012 a postapocalyptic prophet in the book of eli a former assasin who protects a young girl in man on fire a positive mentor to a wayward young man fresh out of the navy in the antwone. The book of eli centers on a lone hero named eli washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of post apocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that might hold the key to saving the. 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 washington walks along an endless, dead highway with his long, brown coat over tattered layers of clothes. In the book of eli movie, eli has this worn down old green coat.
War zone, that flicks star ray stevenson is already getting locked and loaded for his next projec. Anybody know of anything similar if not the same thing that i could buy. The book of eli is what you get if you take the mad max films and spaghetti westerns and put them in a blender, with a dash of the postman for that extra flavour of costnerian derivative tripe. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Denzel plays a private in the unit, representing the heart and soul of the force as it trains for action. Hes the only matinee idol to prefer a belligerent image which is. We see elis faith remain steadfast as he faces many trials and tribulations, including. Readers who come to this blog to take in twilight bashing by a semicompetent halfeducated hack are free to skip to the real entry coming up next week. Eli feels the plates on the shelf in the shack, an unusual thing if he could see. 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 other life jacket for this film was the originality of its storyline. The film opens with a really riveting scene, slowly panning across a wooded area covered in ash, and with more ash still falling from the sky. War zone, that flick s star ray stevenson is already getting locked and loaded for his next projec. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Washington has been in the industry for nearly four decades and as of 2020, denzel washingtons net. Denzel washington reveals how he piled on the pounds for. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. The book of eli bts apocalyptic san francisco 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. Solaras outfit from the book of eli with images clothes, the. Washingtons got the much anticipated the book of eli coming out this weekend but he still had time to stop and chant with a fan as he. Jul 10, 2010 the book of eli is what you get if you take the mad max films and spaghetti westerns and put them in a blender, with a dash of the postman for that extra flavour of costnerian derivative tripe.
Colonel robert gould shaw, played by matthew broderick, leads the regiment into battle. In the book of eli, eli denzel washington is a nomad in the postapocalyptic world. The film wouldnt have even starred denzel washington if not for the prodding of one j. 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. Hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. The coat he has on looks like a m51 military coat seen in many movies. Walking across the barren wastes on a secret mission, the mysterious warrior eli denzel washington battles for survival against cannibals and the elements.
Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. Walking, the book of eli helpfully teaches us, is incredibly boring. 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. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Book of eli dont know, but there was some type of war, then wars plural after and denzel once talks about as the sun falling out of the sky. See more ideas about denzel washington, actor and washington. Eli bumps into the desk by accident before setting his bag and shotgun down on it. Solaras outfit from the book of eli the book of eli, kara, costumes. In the book of eli, denzel is basically a lethal weapon on legs, taking on everything. Jan 15, 2010 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 book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Denzels role is a positive one because, like many bible characters, he was willing to. Denzels 55 yearsold and still churning out the thrillers and action flicks. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered.
Deja vu, the book of eli, safe house, american gangster, flight, 2 guns. 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. He always seems relaxed, chilled back, and would probably be a great addition to your boys poker night an all round good, and modest cool guy. My favourite actor of all time would have to be sidney poitier. May 8, 2012 carnegie costume book of eli costume idea. Eli is staring her down for her reaction to his test. Book of eli carnegie asks eli to stay night youtube. He has won several prestigious awards for his performances and is also a wellknown producer and director. Man films racist old navy encounter where store managers accused him of stealing the jacket he wore to the store.
After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Glory is the story of the 54th massachusetts infantry regiment, the first unit in the american civil war made up almost entirely of african americans. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from the movie. Just saw the book of eli and i was impressed with denzels bolo fighting scenes as well as the other fma techniques that he executed. Hes directed by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious. Niki stephens if you werent into book of eli, maybe another upcoming project with denzel washington might. Denzel washington played in raining day glight american gangsters man on fire glory the book of eli remember the titans inside men crimson tide john q. Denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. Mar 01, 2017 john david teamed up with his father again in 2010, coproducing the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eli. 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 is the protagonist and title character of the film.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Rollins jacket makes him look like a weekend bikersons of canarchy deezy. This means that even if you give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he started in maine, its taken him 10,950 days to go the 3,300 miles to san francisco, which means that buff, badass denzel has been averaging just uh. Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater, tshirt, pants, belt. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Aug 23, 2017 hi, i made this video to prove that eli is not blind at least not in this scene. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washingtons portrayal. Eli touches the hung mans jacket and feels his way down the body to the boots. Eli tries to see if the woman is blind by testing her. Deja vu philadelphia bone collector courage under fire the siege the pelican brief magnificent.
Off camera denzel is the guy you just want to hang out with. John david teamed up with his father again in 2010, coproducing the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eli. At the very end, when the camera zooms in on eli as he sits at the table on the ship, you can clearly see his eyes are covered by a white film, a. Jan, 2010 the book of eli centers on a lone hero named eli washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of post apocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that might hold the key to saving the. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. We will work at trying to get the information added to the site.
In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Denzels eldest son clearly has showbusiness in his blood, but claims he suppressed it because of the pressure of being under the shadow of his twotime academy award winning father. One of the most remote and at times hostile places in the country, carrizozo new mexico, i was born there. Nicolas winding refn to direct denzel washington in the.
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