The printing press at alcatraz begins producing copies of the bible, and lombardi places one on a bookshelf between the torah and tanakh on one side and the quran on the other. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. The book of eli official 1080p hd movie trailer youtube. Solara and eli s presence nearly 11 months ago had created quite the stir amongst the islands inhabitants. A printing press begins producing copies of the bible, and lombardi places one on a. Lombardi tells eli that they have been missing a copy of the bible, so eli gave him the bible. The book of eli lombardi malcom mcdowell alcatraz bible movie. Professor lombardi stood on the roof of the prison watching the young, beauty shrink into the distance.
See more ideas about the book of eli, new york football and new york giants. At the sanctuary, eli has died, but not before reciting the entire book. The book of eli best scenejennifer bealsgary oldmandenzel washingtonmila kunis eli d. He suggested that i go to one of the churches on the mainland, and search for my spiritual calling.
My only criticism if michael lombardis book is that i enjoyed it too much. Photo file new york giants eli manning super bowl champion vince lombardi trophy matted 8x10 photo. The settlement is headed by lombardi malcolm mcdowell, whose name means longbearded and represents the wisdom of tradition and age. This key prop can be clearly seen on screen used in a very memorable scene. 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 book of eli 2010 malcolm mcdowell as lombardi imdb. Though just a brief 116 pages, the book has received considerable acclaim, and the author won the nobel prize in 1986. When hannah came to shiloh to pray for a son, eli initially accused her of drunkenness, but when she protested her innocence, eli wished her well. 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. Authentic learning for the 21st century which determines whether a student has the necessary will, desire, commitment, mental energy, and selfdetermination to actually perform at the highest. Inside they are introduced to lombardi malcolm mcdowell, who is the curator of a. The book of eli as seen in denzel washingtons hit film, the book of eli, this is lombardis malcolm mcdowell screen used large black. Download for free on all your devices computer, smartphone, or tablet. The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand.
Michael lombardi and tate frazier sit down to discuss the end of the eli era in new york 02. Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about to eat, thank you for a roof over our heads on cold nights such as this, thank you for companionship in. 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. Appeared in 18 contests scored 41 total points averaged 2. Lombardi extracts a meticulous and fullfledged blueprint for organizational excellence from a raft of hard evidence.
In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Eli closes the book and parcels it back up as before. Feb 05, 2010 eli tells the guard that he has a copy of the king james version of the bible, and they are allowed in. What was the final quote for denzel in the book of eli.
Solaras journey book of eli chapter 1, a book of eli. 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. They say the war tore a hole in the sky, youve probably heard the stories solara. The book of eli film vault wiki fandom powered by wikia. It is about eli, who has been traveling west on a mission for 30 years, and the book he reads every night and does whatever is necessary to guard and protect it. Wiesel based the book at least in parton his own experiences during world war ii. This scene showed bible to have so many pages, more than you expect a single book to have. This book was nothing like the movie and after she read the first chapter she burned the book. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. At the sanctuary, eli has died, but not before he finished reciting the entire book. Lombardi s pen races across the paper, struggling to keep up with eli s recitation. The island yes, its alcatraz has its own printing pressa dinosaur that is handset and hand operated. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book.
Eli tells lombardi that he has a king james bible with him. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Eli stands in the front yard, surrounded by brownish. 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. Every year numerous movies are made in the entertainment industries but all are not liked.
According to eli, his book is the last remaining copy of the bible, as all other copies were intentionally destroyed following the nuclear war thirty years ago. 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 script for book of eli doesnt really give much information on the subject, merely referring to the period as. Advanced search watchlist sign in the book of eli 2010 poster. He then beats claudia in front of solara in order to find out if eli has the book he. The book of elibest scenedenzel washingtonmila kunismalcolm. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli. Theres a whole series of beautiful mozart and wagner records, in still very pristine. Lombardi tells eli that they have been missing a copy of the bible, so eli tells. Eli was the high priest kohen gadol of shiloh, the secondtolast israelite judge succeeded only by samuel before the rule of the kings of israel and judah. Eli is taken to lombardi, the curator of alcatraz, who has been gathering all the remnants of prewar civilization, such as books, music, and art, and storing them in. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.
Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. A great memorable quote from the the book of eli movie on lombardi. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. The book of eli straight from the set, this is lombardi s malcom mcdowell screen worn brown rough weave, frayed edge, two front buttons with two front pockets, swear sport coat. This scene showed bible to have so many pages, more. Bible from memory to lombardi malcolm mcdowell, the leader of the group. 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. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. He soon forces solara to tell him if eli was reading a book, and. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. Theres a whole series of beautiful mozart and wagner records, in still very pristine condition. He asks lombardi to get paper and pencil and, with his dying breath, dictates the. The moses archetype is evident in the movie the book of. 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 the united states.
In the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. 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. The book of eli as seen in denzel washingtons hit film, the book of eli, this is lombardi s malcolm mcdowell screen used large black leather bound alcatraz press bible. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to. En streaming the book of eli 301 moved301 movedthe document has movedhere. Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups. He was portrayed by gary oldman, who also portrayed norman stansfield in leon.
The book of eli interview malcolm mcdowell 2010 trailer addict. Eli bumps the bottom step with his foot before going up the porch steps of the couples house, presumably to gauge where the steps are credit to jeremyogles. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Solara book of eli 4 sam winchester 1 dean winchester 1 john winchester 1 shawn spencer 1 juliet ohara 1 carlton lassiter 1 henry spencer 1 aaron hotchner 1 matthew lombardi 1 include relationships include additional tags friendship 1 apocalypse 1 precanon 1 alternate universe 1 family 1 postcanon 1. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film 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. There, they are welcomed by lombardi, a man who has been collecting and storing the remains of civilization.
Book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. 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. As eli dictates, lombardi writes it all down, word for word. Then you hear eli s voice as he says one last prayer for solara. Mar 30, 2010 book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. He asks lombardi to get paper and pencil and, with his dying breath, dictates the entire bible, verse by verse, as lombardi writes it all down. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the the book of eli movie. Great stacks of paper have been filled with lombardi s handwriting. A weapon aimed right at the hearts and minds of the weak and the desperate. 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. The movie, which starred denzel washington as a wanderer who has a brail book.
Then you hear elis voice as he says one last prayer for solara. The book of elibest scenedenzel washingtonmila kunis. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to the mind. My 94 yr old mom was told about the movie titled the book of eli and wanted to read the book. The script for book of eli doesnt really give much information on the subject, merely referring to the period as some considerable time later. As the film ends, eliwho we now realize is blindhas memorized the entire king james bible. Carnegie is the main antagonist in the 2010 postapocalyptic film the book of eli. Log into facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. According to eli, his book is the last remaining copy of the bible, as all other copies were.
In the final scenes of the book of eli 2010, eli is dictating whole bible to lombardi. It is revealed that eli is blind and the bible he was carrying is written in braille. 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. I was just moving from place to place, trying to stay alive. Eli s life had been hard, most of it focused on fulfilling the vision and obeying the calling that he had. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. Aug 16, 2012 it is about eli, who has been traveling west on a mission for 30 years, and the book he reads every night and does whatever is necessary to guard and protect it. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. As the film ends, eli who we now realize is blindhas memorized the entire king james bible.
The book of eli lombardi malcom mcdowell alcatraz bible. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states. Interview with malcolm mcdowell, who plays professor lombardi in the book of eli. He then proceeds to recite the bible to lombardi word for word, allowing him to make new copies. A few observations about the book of eli welcome to the. If you can take the violence, and the language, etc.
Eli is taken to lombardi malcolm mcdowell, the curator of alcatraz, who has been gathering all the remnants of prewar civilization, such as books, music, and art, and storing them in the cells until they are ready to rebuild and reestablish society. 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 history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of eli s task. Night, by elie wiesel, is a work of holocaust literature with a decidedly autobiographical slant. Denzel stars in the postapocalyptic movie, the book of eli image. Eli is then buried in the prison courtyard, and lombardi puts a newly typed bound bible on the bookshelf where a spot had been saved for the bible. Lombardi tells eli that they have been missing a copy of the bible. The book of elibest scenejennifer bealsgary oldman. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about to eat, thank you for a roof over our heads on cold nights such as this, thank you for companionship in hard times like.
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