And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Reviews for an emo and a yautja ii the sequel fanfiction. The book of eli 2 but in the book of eli, it seems that the majority of people who survived the apocalypse were sandra bohn, i have been averaging about 2 movies a day. In either case 1 or 2, it would seem that the subtlety presents us with a classic postmodern interpretive exercise. Denzel washington, star of the equalizer 2, looks back on four of his bestknown movies including training day, malcolm x, the book of eli, and fences. As you read throughout the bible you see that certain narratives and promises take place over hundreds of years.
The two jakes is a 1990 american neonoir mystery film, and the sequel to the 1974 film chinatown. The book of elibest scenedenzel washingtonmila kunis. Mar 25, 2020 the big question, though, is whether the next halflife game will be another spinoff, such as a halflife. There are also safe zones where trade and barter can be found, or a roof to rent, food to buy or even religious services to attend. Also the nurse is safe and will only work in an office from now on. Dec 25, 2018 he soon forces solara to tell him if eli was reading a book, and realizes elis book is the one he wantsa bible.
The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The jungle book 2 jon favreaus take on the jungle book was a smash hit with film critics and the paying public alike so of course disney has put a sequel into production. I put this together myself after seeing people actually disagreed about this. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. The first among her works is the novel the beach club, which she released in 2000. Solara roots through elis pack, just wanted to see the book. Jul 22, 2018 if it plays like a standard denzel washington action flick think magnificent seven, book of eli or the taking of pelham 1,2,3 were looking at a 2. 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. There are also safe zones where trade and barter can be found, or a roof to rent, food to buy or even religious services to attend and plenty of townsfolk looking to hire well armed wanderers for a multitude of tasks. Dare devil sucked so they made the sequel with denzel and set it in the apocalypse. The world of fahrenheit 451 is one where people lose complete interest in books and owning them is a crime. The book of eli fallout 3 the something awful forums. Id like to think that in a sequel to the book of eli that reconstructed book will sit on that shelf, along with the copy of the quran and similar other books of religion, and just gather dust.
Jul 19, 2018 however, one thing hes never done until now is make a sequel. 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. The sequel would have solaras story of carrying the book as she spreads the message. May 27, 2019 either way, its safe to assume brightburn 2 wouldnt release in 2020. Denzel washington explains why the equalizer 2 is his first. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. What drew you to this film, why did you want to be a. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to. The book of eli 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 the united states. The book of eli is kind of like watching the book of mormon filmed and rewritten as a futuristic action movie, except with fewer hot bitches. Alyx is the beginning of more halflife content, so its safe to say theres more to come. If it plays like a standard denzel washington action flick think magnificent seven, book of eli or the taking of pelham 1,2,3 were looking at. 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.
I have written a remake where nothing changes except filling in the dead space with denzels thought remembrances of the exact words from the king james bible and every spoken word from coming from the king james bible. However, one thing hes never done until now is make a sequel. A boy receiving treatment for his autoimmune disorder discovers that the house hes living in isnt as safe as he thought. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film. The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of elis task. 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. Denzel washingtons equalizer 2 tops box office with. Guccicapper cant believe people are hyping him up to be laser focused for this game.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The movie inception was a masterful example of that type of ending. Jan 19, 2015 the book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. This time, the fate of the world is in the hands of the sons of eli. When eli 2 could release if its greenlit if eli is greenlit for a sequel, audiences could expect to see it within the next couple years. On book of eli, the main antagonist believes he could dominate other cities and people with a certain book, and has some sort of devotion for them, just as someone that would hoard books on fahrenheit 451. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. The ice limit was one of my earliest and fondestremembered books from douglas preston an lincoln child, so when i learned of the sequel, beyond the ice limit, i was on this sucker like white on rice. Being a loner, eli prefers to go his own way, but he may not have a choice.
Netflix keeps a pretty packed roster of original releases, and seems to put out new films rather quickly, so its possible we could see a sequel hitting the streaming giants library in 2021 or 2022 at the latest. 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. Her story would be much more longer since she is tasked to teach the word and not just protect it as eli did. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been. Ill also say this, that there was a sequel, of sorts, which took. 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.
In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a. Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. The book of eli ended when he died and his story concluded. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. Directed by and starring jack nicholson, it also features harvey keitel, meg tilly, madeleine stowe, richard farnsworth, frederic forrest, david keith, ruben blades, tracey walter and eli wallach. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers fahrenheit 451 ends with the protagonist, a former fireman, going on a exodus after his city gets decimated by a nuclear detonation of some kind. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end of the world and its few survivors. Now by the time of the movie, books are extremely rare and eli has the last copy of the bible, that happens to be written on braille. In todays episode, i explores the possibility of a sequel or trilogy of the movie called.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. However, if you are looking for a film with beautiful cinematography, solid acting and a little bit of fun action then you will be pleased. As much as we hate backing phillip rivers, eli manning is 23x worse. With charlie shotwell, kelly reilly, max martini, lili taylor. Jul 23, 2018 the actor has claimed its not a big deal that he finally did a sequel with the equalizer 2, just that this was the first of maybe three times where he was asked where it made sense safe house.
The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. In the book of eli, i have 2 questions yahoo answers. In this unintended sequel to the road, which is also currently playing in theaters. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a.
Carnegie finds out about the book and sends his henchman, redridge to get it but eli has already gone. That doesnt exactly leave room for the brightburn sequel. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. Before there can be a sequel there needs to be a remake of the original. The equalizer 2, which opens friday, is the first time washington has gone back and revisited a role hed played before. For me, this is the start of something much bigger. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. I took too long to read this sequel but i ready for the choas and the hunt. This would be a very weird movie to have a sequel, lets be honest. Sony already has multiple horror films set to arrive next year, in addition to titles like jason reitmans ghostbusters, morbius the living vampire, and venom 2 all of which have more than a touch of horror to them. Jul 21, 2018 presuming that its a sequel and thus will be more frontloaded, even a 2.
The actor has claimed its not a big deal that he finally did a sequel with the equalizer 2, just that this was the first of maybe three times where he was asked where it made sense safe house. A lone wanderer travels the wastes, carrying with him the secret to restoring a postapocalyptic world to its former splendor, and a vast assortment of killing implements, all of which he wields with unerring accuracy. Dont let people miss on a great quote from the the book of eli movie add it here. Eli risks his life to keep the book safe and only gives it up to save the life of the young girl who decided to follow him after he turned down her offer of sex. Presuming that its a sequel and thus will be more frontloaded, even a 2. She is the brains behind publications such as the island and summer people. Either way, its safe to assume brightburn 2 wouldnt release in 2020. 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. Not only have they starred in some of the strangest films to date but their involvement has often helped secure funding for independent. In trying to persuade eli to stay, as he can see the value of a man who can fight like him, he sends solara to his room and she discovers the book.
The humor and style land with a grace worthy of a pixar film, its just a shame the story and character motivations dont. How did he survive the bullet that the bad guy shot at him. Atticus ross, the producer and musician who collaborated with trent reznor on four nine inch nails albums, founded the group 12 rounds and produced the perry farrell single go all the way into the twilight for twilight, is the one chosen to supply the original score for the hughes brothers much anticipated postapocalyptic adventure the book of eli. Alyx 2, or a more direct sequel to the mainline story. Dec 05, 2011 therefore, it makes sense to me that god would have a bigger plan later for his word. In the bible, eli grew gradually more blind, from partial sight up to the stage of. If you are looking for a film with some deeper meaning then i would not recommend it. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. The book of eli has the potential to be a great film or complete rubbish depending on your expectations of what is to come. Hilderbrand is fondly referred to as the queen of the summer novel. If there was a sequel to the book of eli, it would be the story of what god did next with his word. Martins press and after that switched to little, brown and company. This book was nothing like the movie and after she read the first chapter she burned the book. A post apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to.
The 2nd trailer of the book of eli denzel and mila take the gloves off and shake the wasteland. Rent the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington and gary oldman on dvd and bluray. Rent the book of eli 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. The film has a potential for a sequel with your going back. My 94 yr old mom was told about the movie titled the book of eli and wanted to read the book. The book of eli is, for good or ill, a perfect, complete knockoff of fallout 3 the video game. Camila mendes, aka veronica on riverdale, thinks time jumps and college drama are in store for season 5 of her hit tv show. Watch denzel discuss his previous movies learn more. 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. 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. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. At the beginning of the movie, he shoots a hairless cat only when he hears it move.
He soon forces solara to tell him if eli was reading a book, and realizes elis book is the one he wantsa bible. Why was there never a sequel to the movie the book of eli. Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. Actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Heres everything known so far about whats next for valves halflife. Unfortunately, at this point, we learn that elis special powers dont cover bullets in the abdomen and he buckles. Robert mccall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, but how far will he go when that is someone he loves. 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. Apparently she is no longer afraid of the villain who stole elis book because she now has elis ipod. Alyx and eli vance apparently wanting to rescue her, theres still a chance valve could one day develop a game that. 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. 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.
Its a shame pixars latest sequel falls closer to the likes of cars 2 and monsters university than it does to the average toy story sequel, but it ultimately will at least have fans of the first cheering it on. Denzel washington explains why the equalizer 2 is his. 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. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years. Jan 21, 2010 before there can be a sequel there needs to be a remake of the original.
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