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(2010)
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Eli walks alone in post-apocalyptic America. He heads west along the highway of Death on a mission he doesn't fully understand but knows he must complete. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. Or in the wrong hands, the hammer of a despot Denzel Washington is Eli, who keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into a savage wasteland... and into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord (Gary Oldman) set on possessing the book.11 We walk by faith, not by sight," quotes Eli. Under the taut direction of the Hughes Brothers {From Hell), those words hit home with unexpected meaning and power.
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The Book of Eli review by GW
Book of Eli - religious propaganda rips off Mad Max.
(1) of (1) members found this review helpful.
Nothing new about this film. Oldman chews the furniture up in a cliched baddy role. Washington is way too good an actor for this plot. It is Mad Max with a bible.
The only good things about the film are the soundtrack, the stunning cinematography (just epic and glorious) and some great cameos from frances de la tour, gambon and john waits.
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The Book of Eli review by RM
Complete Rubbish
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This was one of the worst Scifi films i have ever watched, the plot is so flimsy it beggers belief that Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman would ever consider starring in it.
What a waste of time and money watching this dribble....really angry as i looked forward to this one.
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The Book of Eli review by dirtypotatoes
A Post-Apocalyptic Disaster !!!!!!!!
(1) of (2) members found this review helpful.
The wafer thin plot can't hide the fact this is a right wing Christian remake of Mad Max. The religious NUTCASE known as Mel Gibson will be very proud.
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The Book of Eli review by CS
Mad Max goes Religious USA of A style!
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I have two split opinions on this film.
Firstly I feel that it is a blatant piece of Right wing American Christian propaganda. Preaching about the bible and how it can save the world. The storyline is so simple, a man carrying a book across the states and someone wants it, no guessing what the book is! There are also lots of quips about righteousness and how the Bible can change the world, but ironically some say it was the Bible that destroyed the world!
But secondly, the cinematography, direction, editing and overall acting are very well done. I love the use of colour and camera techniques in this film, it's almost very arty in a way. But on the other hand this is an all out action flick with lots of fighting and people being killed.
In essence this is Mad Max for the 22nd century, with very heavy religious overtones thrown in. If you remove all the religion, it is in fact a very good action film, but the religious overtones are so heavy and in your face, that I feel whilst this may have been a hit with the Christian movement in America, it could have flopped in Europe. If you cannot stand religious preaching give this a wide berth as it will irritate you immensely, but if you can stomach that, then it is well worth a watch just for the beautiful cinematography!
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The Book of Eli review by JD
Good performance plot slow.
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Strange plot to start with where a very unusual context is not explained initially. Having worked out where, when, how the plot then trickles along. Lots of fighting in which 1 beats 10. An amusing scene in which a house is shot to bits (not a novel trick) and a small but unexpected twist at the end is not enough to leave you dazzelled. Denzel is good of course and well casted to the character. The plot let him down.
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The Book of Eli review by MS
Surprisingly powerful
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Didn't have a huge expectation of this film but was very pleasantly surprised. I was beautifully filmed as well.
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Rated: 3.3 stars out of 5 from 452 ratings
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Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
| Release Date: | 31/05/2010 |
| Production Year: | 2010 |
| Run Time: | 117 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 2.40:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Picture-in-picture: Behind the scenes footage and interviews
- A lost tale: Billy - Carnegie's backstory
- Behind the story: Starting over - How civilizations live, die and are reborn and Eli's journey - The moral complexities in the film
- Deleted / Alternate scenes
- The book of Eli soundtrack
