The Book of Eli

Every once in a while Hollywood comes out with a movie which is both prophetic and spiritual in nature. Granted, this movie has some very good action in it; however, that is not the important theme of it: It is all about spiritual warfare. This wonderful movie is about a man (Eli ~ Denzel Washington) whom was given a purpose (mission) by GOD to deliver a Bible to a given destination. Eli is tested (persecuted) in many various ways along his way (path, walk) in the desert. These tests were physical, psychological, sexual and spiritual in order to test his faith, strength and determination. What is obvious here is that Eli followed the Gospel, and people came out of the wood-work to destroy him and his walk in the LORD. Although they tried to recruit him, they finally sent an Army after him because Eli wouldnt conform to their world and kept on his walk of faith foot-by-foot. What is not obvious to Elis enemies is that he is supernaturally protected during all of his trials and tribulations. After watching this movie for the 4th time, I finally realized that Eli was blind and the LORD walked him through every event in a supernatural way: Just like the famous line in the movie, I walk by faith and not by sight. What seems prophetic in this movie is that people will eventually kill for Bibles and the Word of the LORD: Bibles will eventually become very valuable in the future because there will be very few of them around.

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

Loved this video. I have watched it twice and will watch it again. Its a good book-club selection [in the book form, if its available] because so much good discussion can be drawn from it. For Bible lovers, its not aligned with Scripture in every detail -- but the spirit of the movie is definitely Biblical.

It has a similar aura to it like the old Mad Max movies, which I didnt mind. But its a whole different plot, and I thought it was clever and well-acted. It was a hoot to see Tom Waits in it, too. When I first saw it, I really hoped for a sequel (which Mila Kunis likely would have had to take over) but it didnt happen.

Some people say that this didnt really do anything new for the post-apocalyptic genre. Well, what recent movie has? Most movies are rehashed material old movies with slight twists. This one plays on some great themes - traveling stranger, western shanty towns, etc. Washington, Oldman and even Kunis all deliver as well as could be expected in this type of movie. It has some really well filmed action sequences. I agree that it does use that semi-sepia and tone a little much, but I imagine thats what the world will look like when were nearly extinct anyway, so why nitpick? If you like post-apocalyptic movies, this is definitely worth watching. It wont change the world of movies, but presents a solid viewing. The disc itself is a little disappointing in the special features, but for the right price is a good purchase.

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.

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.

I have always been a fan of post apocalyptic games and movies and wanted to see this when it came out. I only recently watched it and enjoyed it overall. It has a great cast of accomplished actors and well made sets that give you that post war look and feel. The story has a basic plot about a wandering man with a special item that everybody wants to take from him. There are the usual elements of cruelty, abuse, and unrealistic Hollywood shootouts with guns that dont seem to need to be reloaded. Theres the good guy that seems too good at times and then turns into a mass killer at the drop of a hat. Theres also the bad guy that seems okay for a while but then turns into a crazed madman that doesnt seem to notice half the town has been wiped out as he goes on a crazy quest to hunt down Denzels character. Like most movies of this type, theres very little information about the world these people live in which is a shame because it would make the stories more realistic and palpable and would answer the great questions like, who is making all of the bullets these guys are shooting. The world seems to have no bibles after the war but thirty years plus, theres no end to ammunition. That said, I recommend the movie primarily because of Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman and the rest of the talented list of actors that appear in this film.

Exceptional movie.

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