The book of eli denzel washington, gary oldman grading. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. Jan 20, 2010 the film in question is the book of eli, and these are worn by gary oldman. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. The owner is the only refined man left, carnegie gary oldman his pockmarked face worse than ever. And if you want to know what denzil washington strictly the lead is wearing in the eli film, they are oakley inmate sunglasses.
July 24, 2009 to see all my comic con and gallifrey one videos, pleas. Gary oldman was cast at the suggestion of denzel washington. I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. Eli, a monosyllabic lone gunslinger in a signature outfit of sunglasses. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power. Since then, denzel washington has continued to dazzle fans in films such as devil in a blue dress, the pelican brief, and the remake of the bishops wife, costarring whitney houson. Gary oldman, mila kunis, and ray stevenson costar in the warner bros. I mean he already had control of everything of value in that fucked up wasteland. At comiccon, we saw some footage of denzel washington as herowithapast eli, kicking major ass and fighting gary oldman. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. The sunglasses and backpack eli used throughout the movie were oakley brand products.
Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie the. Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen and albert hughes postapocalyptic thriller about a laconic hero denzel washington who. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of. Jan 12, 2010 what breathes life into the book of eli is the performances, most notably by washington and oldman. Denzel washington photos lr director allen hughes, actors mila kunis, gary oldman and denzel washington speak during the panel discussion for warner brothers the book of eli at comiccon. Although the american civil war is often referred to as the war to free the slaves, it had never occurred to jarre or, apparently, to very many others that blacks. Denzel washington in the book of eli 2010 denzel washington at an event for the. Denzel washington, the book of eli a shady situation denzel washington. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. Deliver us from the set of the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington screen used hero, kmart name badge. Anybody know of anything similar if not the same thing that i could buy.
The story goes that the author of glory, kevin jarre, was walking across boston common one day when he noticed something about a civil war memorial that he had never noticed before. Denzel washington, gary oldman the book of eli sd comic. John boyega looks like denzel washington in star wars thee. Theres no doubt about itwhen it comes to casting the villain, gary oldman is usually your goto guy. The magnificent seven director antoine fuqua cast denzel washington, chris pratt, ethan hawke, haley bennett, peter sarsgaard rating 35. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. The book of eli boasts an impressive supporting cast including mila kunis, michael gambon dumbledore from harry potter, ray stevenson punisher.
Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. The book of eli sunglasses id celebrity sunglasses. Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around. Denzel washington the book of eli sword large armory replicas. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson.
Denzel washingtons apocalypse drama is out on dvd this week. The book of eli elis denzel washington costumes original. The book of elibest scenedenzel washingtongary oldman. Gary oldman will costar with denzel washington in book of eli, a postapocalyptic actioner to be directed by allen and albert hughes. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis distributor. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod, and. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Denzel washington photos lr actors gary oldman and denzel washington speak during the panel discussion for warner brothers the book of eli at comiccon 2009 held at san diego convention. Opening wide in theaters on january 15, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals and is rated r for some brutal violence and language. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers. Eli impressively creates its world between the sunglassesgoggles due to the. Denzel washington is eli, who keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into a savage wasteland.
Pic also stars denzel washington, gary oldman michael gambon is joining the cast of the book of eli, which stars denzel washington and gary oldman and is being directed by allen and albert hughes. How is it that all the major characters wear designer sunglasses showing no signs. Besides providing gary oldmans villain with the perfect comeuppance it proves that the actual physical book is not as important as the words and ideas contained therein. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern and action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis the story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli.
In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Denzel washington see photo, gary oldman, mila kunis an related to this topic o. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end of the world and its few survivors. Pictures denzel washington stars as a drifter protecting a sacred text in the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eli. The hughes bros are back with a promising, postapocalyptic movie called. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Dec 12, 2007 dress like the actors on american gangster. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind.
Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. The book of eliby paul macinnes, with apologies to gary whitta. 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. Denzel washington stars in action thriller gary oldman is in negotiations to star opposite denzel washington in the book of eli, an action thriller from warner bros. Denzel washington by chris nickson nook book ebook. See the mila kunis in mosley tribes raynes sunglasses book of eli post. Want to know what denzels costar, mila kunis is wearing during the book of eli. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by.
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. Its fun to see oldman, made relatively boring in the batman films, return to full, theatrical. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is charged with delivering his copy of a book, the very last remaining king james version of the bible, to a safe location on the west coast of the united states. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and books. Simpson joins twitter and denies sleeping with kris jenner.
The gifted actor knows just how to walk the thin line between menace and sympathy in portraying the flawed convict who nearly broke his sons spirit trying. Another is denzel washington, whose jake shuttlesworth lands in the unenviable position of trying to sweettalk his estranged son, jesus allen, who blames jake for the death of his mother. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. He currently shines opposite denzel washington in the action packed thriller the book of eli. Like you eric i was at first puzzled by gary oldmans characters desire for elis book. 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. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. Oct 30, 2008 gary oldman has signed on for what sounds suspiciously like bad guy duties in denzel washington s new film, the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action thriller western directed by the hughes. Oldman joins washington for book of eli movies empire. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli denzel washington travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states.
Book of eli sunglasses gary oldman byzantinemuseum. Denzel washington was also recently seen wearing prescription glasses and chubbing up to star along side john travolta in tony scotts remake of the taking of pelham 1 2 3. After numerous requests for a larger size, we are proud to say this machete welded by denzel washington himself is 26 inch long and features a satin finish, extremely sharp, 18 inch blade. Michael gambon cast in book of eli film hollywood reporter. Denzel washington hit stephen colberts couch on the late show on thursday july 19 and.
The book of eli gary oldman denzel washington the book. The book of eli follows the story of eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of the united states. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Set in the 1970s, this crime blockbuster directed by ridley scott stars denzel washington as frank lucas, a real. Carnegie gary odman and eli denzel washington each explain what the book means to them. 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.
Jun 19, 2010 in the book of eli movie, eli has this worn down old green coat. The book of elibest scenejennifer bealsgary oldman. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. He wears mirrored sunglasses and is beating up a group of leatherclad. Mila kunis are crossing the desert, pursued slowly by gary oldman.
Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, allen hughes. As an actor, producer and director, hes made his mark on the film industry, an industry that has recognized him with two academy awards best actor for training day and best supporting actor for glory, three oscar nominations, and 95 other awards and nominations. Jul 20, 2018 denzel washington on paying for chadwick boseman to study at oxford. Carnegie becomes interested in eli when he learns the man is carrying a book that may hold the key to mankinds survival. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. The book of eli panel at comiccon gary oldman, denzel washington, mila kunis, hughes brothers. Denzel washington, gary oldman denzel washington photos.
The book of eli the book of eli denzel washington kmart. John boyega looks like denzel washington in star wars the force awakens within lookalike handsome essence of talented actors are very appealing on screen john boyega and denzel washington do look alike with similar smile portrayal within embracing eyes but yet distinctive looks define one apart from the other individuality. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes. Apr 14, 2012 apr 14, 2012 a soldiers story, denzel washington, 1984. The bad guy character in the movie named carnegie classic played by gary oldman was a book collector of sorts who pursued eli until the bitter end. Had the book of eli arrived exactly a year ago, it might have been viewed as.
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