Sep 08, 2009 generally, it seems pretty easy to determine if a book fits into the ya genre, but silas houses new novel, eli the good, threw me for a loop. This type of story has been done many times before but washington and oldman, in combination with the hughes brothers spin on things, make this one of the few january. Join facebook to connect with jason eli and others you may know. The book of eli original score atticus ross allmusic.
Im a big fan of this author and after reading the blurb i was more than curious to find out how these two characters journey to happiness would unfold. Learn to fight jason bourne style eke academy of martial arts. Fight choreographer jeff ward is a pekiti tirsia instructor and stunt coordinators jeff imada plus chuck jeffries are inosanto kali experts as well. After the war, and the flash that tore open the sky, all the bibles were burned because, some say, the bibles were the cause of the whole conflict. Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish.
Washington trained for months in kali fighting styles in preparation for the role under dan inosanto and his senior student jeff imada. What the hell was the theme of the movie book of eli. Off script denzel was on with jamie foxx link above and foxx told the story of him running to hug star washington when foxx was an unknown kid, and being subdued by a washington elbow and he briefly talked about that. Krav maga is widely mistaken as being used in this film. How to take down a necromonger with style duration. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. He even did a sarongmarong technique denzels bolo design was pretty nasty too. The book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. Eli has in his possession the last surviving bible in the world, and he is on a mission he believes was given to him by god, to head west to where it will be safe. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a. 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. The actor and coauthor of, most recently, otherworld has been reading a lot of plays. His writing is carefully crafted to set the tone of any given scene, and the main character, eli, seems to think in prose.
The book of eli stars denzel washington as a lone wanderer, making his away across a postnuclear holocaust america, scavenging and scraping to survive and well adept at it. He notices that his family appears to be torn asunder by the consequences of the vietnam war his dad suffers from terrifying dreams and hallucinations, his sister discovers an unsettling fact about herself, and. He is observant, curious, and often times ponders his surroundings regardless of his young age. Eli the good details the story of eli, a tenyearold boy living in the summer of 1976. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road with its ashladen wastelands and crazed cannibals. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the official. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman.
Svaki mjesec posjeti nas vise od 4 500 000 surfera. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the. Dwight brown writes film criticism, entertainment features, travel articles, content and marketing copy. The hughes bros are back with a promising, postapocalyptic movie called book of eli. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. The book of eli, which has a deliberately ugly bleached copper look, is like a videogame mashup of american and spaghetti westerns and japanese samurai flicks. What martial arts did denzel washington use in the.
Enjoy the best fight scenes from denzel washington movies including. Book of eli movie stainless steel machete by mysticalblades. In the 2010 movie the book of eli, the title character, played by denzel washington, uses a stylized bolo blade in selfdefense. Why not defend yourself with a 19 inch, stainless steel, full tang machete. There is such an admirable fearlessness in that world. Ten years after a deadly virus destroys most of humanity, the human survivors find themselves on the brink of war with a group of genetically enhanced apes led by caesar, a war that could determine which species will dominate earth. Jan 29, 2010 the basic plot of the book of eli, is that eli whose name we dont learn until the end of the film is in possession of the only surviving bible. Johnson 1 comment having now recently watched the road and the book of eli, the two big postapocalyptic movies of the holiday season that time of year when families get together and think warm thoughts about the end of the world, i can see that ive learned a couple of. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.
Not saying that the movie was bad or anything but i left the theater wondering what the hell was the point of the movie. So i went out with my bf last friday to watch book of eli. Gary oldman, jason clarke, keri russell and andy serkis star in the thrilling next chapter of planet of the apes. The type of martial arts used by jason bourne is a combination of filpino kali along with bruce lees jeet kune do. Here, he chews the scenery so hard im fairly certain that you can see his teeth marks on the actual print. Jan 16, 2010 much in the same vein as the road the apocalypse in question for the book of eli isnt overtly discussed and is only slightly alluded to as a byproduct of a large scale war such as a world war iii. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland. The book of eli falls prey to several of the problems that the road had, and while it wasnt as big a failure as that film, its still a lot of apocalyptic wasteland to get through. What martial arts were demonstrated in the book of eli. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. 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.
How a navy seal gave the equalizer its brutal fighting style. Jan 14, 2010 eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. Book of eli fight scenes stick and knife fighting blog. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli, which has a deliberately ugly bleached copper look, is like a videogame mashup of american and spaghetti westerns and japanese samurai flicks. Carnegie is determined to take possession of the book eli is guarding. In a postapocalyptic world, hostile threats will lurk around every corner. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli, although another post apocalyptic tale in a growingly crowded genre landscape, is artistic as well as entertaining and as such earns a 3. That background might render the book of eli controversial for some religious literalists. Arnis is the weapon style used in the choreography of the popular 1998 comicbook film blade. Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective.
Jason bourne fight scenes, jason bourne fighting, jeet kune do, jon escudero, kali, knife fighting. 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. The machete is also designed with a kukri style blade giving it the cutting edge near surgical blades, so please be careful when handling. No backstory explains why eli has almost superhuman fighting skills or why he is so saintly. Eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. The script has one unique plotline, as the third act unfolds, the story focuses on the power of religion in developing moralistic societies. It was either that or legion ironically both have something to do with religion lol. I didnt have plans to go see the book of eli, even though the trailer made it look like fallout 3. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. In 1997s mortal kombat annihilation, sultan uddin cabales eskrima not only portrayed reptile, but. Askmens radheyan simonpillai sat down with the duo to discuss how they went about creating a unique fighting style for washingtons robert mccall character a man with a mysterious past who. Anyway, i thought book of eli would be less scary so i went into the theater expecting something good. Ther book of eli denzel washington does kali discussion in filipino martial arts general started by guro harold, jan 16, 2010.
The film opens with a really riveting scene, slowly panning across a wooded area covered in ash, and with more ash still falling from the sky. Arnis is the weapon style used in the choreography of the popular 1998 comic book film blade. Download the book of eli full movie download full movies. Ptsd, suicidal thoughts, depression falling down is about a 18year old man at the end of his rope. Make no mistake, the book of eli is a postapocalyptic actionadventure movie. Much in the same vein as the road the apocalypse in question for the book of eli isnt overtly discussed and is only slightly alluded to as a byproduct of a large scale war such as a world war iii. Stream new movie releases and classic favorites on hbo. Video posted on april 6, 20 by jameseke tagged academy of martial arts, best place to train in victoria bc, best place to train martial arts victoria bc, book of eli, canada jkd, change your life, dan inosanto, eama, eke academy of martial arts, grappling, improve your life, inosanto lineage canada, james eke, jason bourne, jkd, jkd. The original soundtrack and score for the motion picture the book of eli, was composed by atticus ross, who has worked with the hughes brothers on two previous occasions, as well as artists such as nine inch nails, korn, and janes addiction. At comiccon, we saw some footage of denzel washington as herowithapast eli, kicking major ass and fighting. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western 29 jan 2010 michael k.
Oct 12, 2012 so if fighting like bruce lee isnt enough for you and you want to learn to fight like jason bourne or for that matter, like eli from the book of eliagain jeff imada at the helm then visit the eke academy of martial arts today and well get you well on your way to learning not only a practical, efficient and effective streetsmart. Learn to fight jason bourne style eke academy of martial. You can take this machete to the jungle and it will compare nicely with other expensive machetes. Falling down is a heartfelt story about finding hope and love and second chances at life, fantastically written and sucked me in from the start. 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. But, what should be a very spiritual, inspirational moment, as written. Healthy restaurant dinein, to go, delivery jasons deli. Jun 24, 2011 the book of eli, compared to other postapocalypse films, is not necessarily d. The book of eli brief information the book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals.
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. Posts about book of eli fight scenes written by dcstickfighter. Dec 27, 2010 what martial arts were demonstrated in the book of eli. The book of eli, although another post apocalyptic tale in a growingly crowded genre landscape, is artistic as well as entertaining and as such earns a 3. 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. So, we say no to shortcuts, and yes to the way of serving customers and communities weve known for more than 40 years. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they realize their fatal mistake. As postapocalyptic movie fiction goes, the book of eli is not a crowdpleaser like the mad max series nor silly like any of the planet of the apes films. So if fighting like bruce lee isnt enough for you and you want to learn to fight like jason bourne or for that matter, like eli from the book of eli again jeff imada at the helm then visit the eke academy of martial arts today and well get you well on your way to learning not only a practical, efficient and effective streetsmart. So if fighting like bruce lee isnt enough for you and you want to learn to fight like jason bourne or for that matter, like eli from the book of eliagain jeff imada at the helm then visit the eke academy of martial arts today and well get you well on your way to learning not only a practical, efficient and effective streetsmart.
Washington makes for a great badass with a heart of gold, and oldman, well, he was born to play cartoonishly overthetop villains. Eli easton is one of my alltime favorite authors, and she does it again with a heartfelt, angsty book that showcases her serious side. The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road. Our protagonist is a wandering walker known only as eli, played subtly well by the usual over the top denzel washington, who is heading.
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