The Book of Eli
The Book of Eli
R | 15 January 2010 (USA)
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A post-apocalyptic 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.

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AniInterview

Sorry, this movie sucks

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AutCuddly

Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

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BelSports

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

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Fleur

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

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Dusan Petrovic

I just love Mila Kunis. This movie is about an apocalyptic future, where only the strongest is going to survive. Every single book can be rarely finded and the one man is keeping the only copy of Holly Book with himself. Ofcourse, in this situation, where the human rase is nearly to be extinguished, every place is full of outlaws, killers and rival gangs. One of their leaders is Gary Oldman with his ruthless female bodyguard Mila Kunis. Gary's time is nearly to be overed, because organized criminal groupes can't be loyal in their own rangs, if there isn't the only one "Charlie" which stands for name of the Queen and Country. Frankly, I don't believe in sacrament of church, but I can say that in some hand, I'm a believer. I have to say that I don't prefer the law, but the order, because that is the only thing which matters in civilized countries of today. Sincerelly yours Dushan Petrovich, The Goblins, Red Star sport club from Belgrade, Serbia.

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achmoye

I was just curious about his movie, I had no idea what it was except the apocalyptic theme. It's been a good surprise for me. You could expect a lot of violence from post-apocalyptic movies, and there is some, but it's very moderate and beautifully choreographed. The story is about Eli, who carries the last Bible, and walks faithfully towards his destiny. I know it sounds really boring for non-religious but it's not. I am not a believer myself, and I would say it's more poetic than religious. The story is just beautiful.The pace is slow and contemplative, with some action scenes as I said, so it's a very nice twist from your typical end-of-the-world action movie.Visually, there is way too much emphasis on lighting, it looks too artificial. It does gives a special atmosphere, though. But the artistic photography is well-directed and coherent. Eli might be a little too bad-ass sometimes, but really not as much as the typical strong apocalyptic scavenger. I appreciated this movie, it's a nice poetic twist from the stereotypes of the genre. Denzel Washinton is quite good at painting this mysterious character.

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bcikasa-96482

I've watched this movie many times since its release and it still impresses. The first time I watched it I was simply along for the ride. Every viewing after the first, knowing whats going on, I'm able to see more and enjoy the story that much more.In the reviews you may see people referencing religion. There is no religion in this movie. Religion is a man made construct. What you will encounter is the human experience. Despair, hopelessness, tyranny, evil and the human struggle to be better and serve a purpose beyond our simple existence.The movie revolves around God, as presented in the Bible. If you believe in the Bible and God then this fictional story is not crazy, outrageous or outlandish. The idea that a man can be chosen by God to complete a seemingly impossible task is not only possible, it's historically accurate.

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zkonedog

When it comes to films with religious trappings, one of two things usually happens: It either bashes all other religions in favor of the one being espoused, or gets a little too preachy and fawns all over itself. Book of Eli does neither of those things; instead letting the viewer decide the importance/meaning of the religious undertones.For a basic plot summary, Book of Eli focuses on a lone traveler (Denzel Washington) trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic America. When one day he wanders into a rebuilding community, he is harassed by a man (Gary Oldman) who desires a powerful book that the traveler has in his possession.The plot of this film is okay, though at times predictable and/or slow. However, there are three areas in which the film really excels:-Acting: Denzel and Oldman both give strong, professional performances, while Mila Kunis proves more than just a pretty face as well.-Imagery: The depiction of a completely desolate, war-torn nation is very powerful and interesting. You never know what sort of crazy character you might meet next.-Religious Themes: The concept of religion is central to the entire film, but is shown as a potential force for good or evil.Thus, although Book of Eli isn't a masterpiece, it is easily interesting enough to entertain fans of Washington, thriller/action, and heavy thematic material.

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