The Book of Eli

One of those movies you dont realize whats going on until 3 quarters of the way in and then the ending just solidifies the thought you had 3 quarters in. Ive watched this movie at least a dozen times and just played it to sleep to when I couldnt sleep.

Denzel Washington does a great job heading West on a post Apocalyptic road. He reads the Bible daily and although he may have to kill others to survive, he keeps his faith true. Gary Oldman is an unscrupulous man that desires the last King James Bible in Washingtons possession no matter how he has to get it. He sends gang after gang to retrieve it to no avail. When he finally joins in the hunt he finally obtains it, but sometimes even a well read person can not read whats coming in the way of Gods ironic retribution. My only objection to the movie is Washington kills a cat with the same lack of remorse that he dispatches the vultures of society. That scene did not improve the movie except for cat haters which I fully expect to give me negative votes. Basic extras and good quality picture and sound. If you enjoyed this catch

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Great story and extremely well depicted. Dont ever mess with a good man on a mission for GOD. In my opinion, if this film doesnt rivet you to your seat, then youre probably braindead anyway.

D.W. was outstanding one of the best actors ever.

Many who judge this movie harshly miss the entire point of the movie, and cannot glean the meanings in here. It was a great movie. Violent certainly, one I would use good judgment around the kiddos. Wonderful music. Great acting. And a story line that seems to be a complete original outside the post apocalyptic idea. Seems several of the reviewers like to point out that God wouldnt sanction killing. Uhmmm yeah he would. You dont have to look far to see direct commands to do such things in the bible. But as usual it has become popular to christian bash in this day and age. Getting away with bigotry without all the hassle of being called a racist. Those that understand even some scripture will pick up a few key things along the way. 1. The living word will endure. This is the main focal point of the story line. 2. God will use many vessels to see his will done. Those of peace and even those of death are his. This supports the overarching storyline. Even if you are not a scholar of scripture you will still walk away with something more than you started with.

Im still ambivelent about this film, The Book of Eli. Visually, the directors succeed in painting a totally stark, blasted, and scorched-earth wasteland. Life has been reduced to a constant struggle for survival - food, water, shelter, and protection. As the film progresses, you discover bits and pieces of what happened to produce a world like what you are viewing - obviously some kind of nuclear war - but, also you get hints about book burnings - particularly religious writings - which were blamed, by some, as the cause for the war and the resulting devestation. Enter Eli, who is guarding some kind of book, who believes he has been told by a voice to take the book west. Also, we meet Carnegie, a violent, ambitious leader of a large gang that has control of at least one city. Carnegie is searching for a particular book that he believes will give him control over the masses of people. We even get a hint that prior to the war, Carnegie was some kind of successful religious preacher. We soon discover that the book Eli is guarding is the very one that Carnegie desparately desires. So, we have two people who both cherish the Book, but for vastly different reasons. Eli sincerely believes the Books message - he attempts to live by it - he wants to spread the books message to as many people as possible because he believes it contains the Truth and that only by following its teachings will people find true meaning for life and real peace with ones self, Man and God. Carnegie wants the book to use for his own purposes - to sway and use people in order to achieve power and control. The Book to him is only a means to get what he wants - he doesnt really believe its message - he isnt going to live by its message - he just values it for its influence over people. Im still mulling over the messages of the film, but it does make you think and the story pulls you in. The films major theme, I believe, is that although there are wolves in sheeps clothing mascarading as servants of God - dont reject the Truth because of the fakes. Be discerning about who or what you put your faith in. Truth can be used for good or for evil. Overall, I think this movie is definitely worth watching - good acting, good pacing, good plot and character development - interesting twist toward the end. Highly recommend.

Directing, writing, acting, editing and staging are flawless. The story sent in the near future is believable and uncluttered by idiology that so often warps otherwise good films these days. Denzel Washington is at his best!

A profound tale of an apocalyptic future with a marvelous hopeful twist. Maybe one of the best actors in Hollywood altogether, Christ-connected in his own right and personal life, I can tell. Its one of those stories that keeps you wondering what the heck is going on in so many ways. Youll probably think about this movie and put together little bits and pieces over a following week. Why is he doing it this way why is he doing that that way? Near the end it all becomes very clear. Then you say OH! MY GOD! I believe this was probably a God inspired story. You do not want to miss this one. He probably would have paid to take this role. Superb movie. Best Ive ever seen. Gamers wont get it, horror addicts wont really get it, two types get it. Christians and Satanists.

I enjoy this movie for various reasons mainly because of the biblical references . What more can I say other than Hollywood Gives it to you before it really happens.We have seen the same in I am ledge de how they have a vaccine solution that meant to cure but causes deadly side effects. Also in Resident evil with illegal testing of viruses that don’t occur in nature.Read your bible for the Kingdom of God is near!!!!!! Buy a King James Bible before the word of the Lord disappeares