Even denzel washington cant bring life to the equalizer 2. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. Jul 24, 2009 the center of the apocalyptic thrillers promo, denzel washington wanders around the desolate wasteland of america and fights those trying to get a hold of the sacred book he is protecting. Armed to the teeth and rocking the last ipod in existence, washington plays eli, a super cool walker drifting west through chromiumtinted wasteland. To prepare for his role as assistant district attorney nick styles, denzel did a ridealong with an lapd officer that changed his whole perspective of cops. Eli denzel washington recites his final prayer before he passes away. Washington made his feature film debut in the comedy a carbon copy 1981. Starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals and evan jones. He doesnt put on his sunglasses right away when walking outside, like everyone else does he even appears to be staring directly at the sun. His longlasting relationship and grownup kids denzel is a powerful actor and multipletime winner of the oscars, globe and tony awards. Denzel washington remembers malcom x and the wizard of oz. Redridge fired one shot at eli with his pistol and by the sounds of it, completely missed. As he reads it, he becomes determined to meet the boxer and support his fight for freedom, and that decision leads.
Denzel washington brings ocd element to the equalizer. One of my favs, and anything denzel washington does is awesome. 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. Denzel washington bio, age, family, wife, son, net worth. Now do yourself a favor and dont talk to anybody about the film if. When eli refuses to give up the book, carnegie orders him killed. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Apr 28, 2017 denzel washington is one of hollywoods famously religious stars, and its evident in movies like his book of eli. Eli loker, supporting character in the fox television show lie to me. The bible story of elijah is from the first book of kings, describing his miraculous feats and redemption of the people of israel from the evil king ahab. In 2010 washington starred in the postapocalyptic action drama the book of eli and collaborated again with scott on the action thriller unstoppable.
Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not houston chronicle. 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. 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. Many intrigued by the real reason denzel refused to kiss. What you dont know about denzel washingtons marriage. Jan 16, 2010 the instrument of their vengeance isnt exactly jesus, but is the next best thing instead. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Dec 15, 2020 the equalizer is a 2014 american action drama film directed by antoine fuqua and written by richard wenk, inspired by the television series of the same name. The equalizer denzel washington reading through the top. Washington at the berlin international film festival in july 20. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. Washington plays an airline pilot who, despite being hungover, drunk and cokedup.
Denzel saves the world in book of eli entertainment thesouthern. List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. Peretz wrote the magician, which was illustrated by marc chagall in 1917, about elijah. This isnt the first time the actor has been presumed dead. Jan 15, 2010 the biblewhat it is and what it sayslies at the heart of this cinematic book. Dec 16, 2020 denzel washington was last seen on the screen in 2018s the equalizer 2 and wont return again until 2021 in the little things, but theres never a bad time to talk about one of our greatest. We hear a baby crying in the background and redridge lifts his pistol to make a third shot, but then slightly tilts his head and doesnt fire. Slow at times, but that truly fits the realism of the story, and much more creative than the typical apocalypse tale. The second shot, he took his time, gripped his pistol properly, aimed, fired and if you notice he hit eli in his backpack. Jan 25, 2010 denzel washington stars as eli in the new film, the book of eli. The role proved to be the breakthrough in his career. His name is eli denzel washington and he is on the alert for thieves. His wife never finished the entire list, she made it to 97 books. Gary whitta, a comic book writer and graphic novelist death.
Denzel washington the book of eli 2010 trailer movie. Jan 06, 2010 denzel washington in the book of eli by. Nov 22, 2017 actor denzel washington attends the premiere of fences in manhattan, new york city, december 19, 2016. Denzel washington is back, in the equalizer 2, as the quiet, bookish, lethal robert mccall, an exc. Book of eli denzel washington on the spirituality of the. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. Denzel washington is back and starring with mila kunis in the book of. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. He was shot in the gut and if he didnt receive proper medical care, he would have died slowly, but definitely would have died eventually. Jan 29, 2018 washington is the most nominated black actor in oscar history and this year could be his third win in his career. He subsequently portrayed a rogue cia agent in south africa in the spy thriller safe house 2012 before giving an oscarnominated performance in flight 2012 as a heroic airplane pilot hiding a substanceabuse problem. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman.
The book of eli 2010 elis final prayer scene 1010 movieclips. Denzel washington at screening for the butler daily mail. Directed by twin brothers albert and allen hughes, the book of eli. Oldman steals the bible but finds that the book is in braille and can t read it. Carnegie recognizes that the bible can influence peoples hearts and mindsa. In denzel washington it also has a fine actor who does for malcolm x what ben kingsley did for. In the hughes brothers futureshock book of eli, denzel washington adds. At the sanctuary, eli has died, but not before reciting the entire book. Jan 15, 2010 in the end, the book of eli feels more like a simplistic, post apocalyptic parable with singledimension characters who have no arc rather than a satisfying film. In his latest film, denzel washington takes on the russian mafia in a reboot of 1980s tv series the equalizer.
Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. The book is the bible and elijah denzel washington is revealed to be blind. In denzel washington s flight, saving the passengers was the easy part. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either.
The book of eli 2010 ending spoiler movie mistakes. Bernard of christian cultural center to talk about his relationship with god and his faith journey. At the very end, when the camera zooms in on eli as he sits at the table on the ship, you can clearly see his eyes are covered by a white film, a. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Denzel washington, a christian, coproduced the film, and he reportedly spent a great deal of time massaging dialogue and tinkering with sceneswhich may have allowed his own appreciation for faith to shine through. Denzel washington s latest role in the book of eli has him playing a wanderer in a nuclear warravaged america who leans on his bible for guidance, and the actor says if he was in that situation. Washington said his reverence for law enforcement goes back to early in his acting career, in the 1991 movie ricochet.
The new promo builds on and extends what we saw from the first teaser trailer and shows off much more of the secondary characters, combined with plenty of action. The book of eli, starring denzel washington, hits theaters jan. He also appeared in a number of offbroadway productions and in television movies before being cast in a starring role in the hit television medical drama st. His works are always compelling and he is one of the go to characters to cast in blockbusters. The world in book of eli while barren and hot, is also filled with brutal killers and savages, but there always appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Denzel washington first studied journalism at fordham university but then discovered an interest in acting. Denzel washington latest news, breaking stories and. Cummings, a democrat, represented marylands 7th congressional district until his death oct. You know, you say youve been walking for thirty years, right. Denzel washington talks to beliefnet about the bible. Referenced in the movie the book of eli, starring denzel washington in the title role as the man on a mission in a postapocalyptic world to deliver the bible for safekeeping.
Denzel washington 1954 1 deaths in films 2 tv deaths 3 notable connections 4 gallery cry freedom 1987 steve biko. The key moment in the hurricane, which tells the story of a boxer framed for murder, takes place not in a prison cell but at a used book sale in toronto. Directed and cowritten by spike lee, the film stars denzel washington in the title role, as well as angela bassett, albert hall, al freeman jr. Denzel washington in the equalizer 2 in his first sequel, denzel washington plays a ruthless vigilante with good intentions though even those cant save this nasty thriller. 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. Denzel washington stars as robert mccall, a retired black ops agent who has promised his recently deceased wife that hed leave his old life behind, but is compelled to act to protect a young teenage friend alina aka teri, played by. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. A twotime academy award winner, washington this week received a golden globe nomination for his role in. Dusty, dark and with its fair share of firearms, the denzel washington vehicle follows a. Unlike the peaceful messengers of the new testament, eli wealds all kinds of weapons with schwartzenegger like prowess and the power of an old testament prophet. Safe house is washington s second highest grossing film in his career and it seems there was talk of making a prequel. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Denzel washington in the book of eli first look filmofilia. He sends his minions out in search of a bible, though all they can do.
Its not surprising, either, given that his father was a pentecostal preacher. Denzel washingtons broken childhood taught him not to make. Coupled fine performances by denzel washington, mila kunis and gary oldman, we see the best of both worlds here. In the end, the book of eli feels more like a simplistic, post apocalyptic parable with singledimension characters who have no arc rather than a satisfying film. In this unintended sequel to the road, which is also currently playing in theaters, eli denzel washington, may or may not be a messiah. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. The second trailer for the upcoming denzel washinton starrer, the book of eli, has debuted online ealier today for your viewing pleasure. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. When carnegie learns eli has one, he orders him to hand over the book or be killed. First trailer for denzel washingtons the book of eli. Dec 11, 2018 for more movie guns of denzel washington, go here.
Denzel washington is one of hollywoods famously religious stars, and its evident in movies like his book of eli. Roger ebert was the film critic of the chicago suntimes from 1967 until his death in 20. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Sep 26, 2014 directed by antoine fuqua and starring denzel washington, the movie was inspired by a 1980s television series about an elite c. The acting is adequate throughout, but not dazzling. Jul 19, 2018 denzel washington does mention two films where the topic at least came up. His condition must have worsened while solara was driving him to san francisco and he must have been beyond the help that the alcatraz people could have given him. But denzel washington, 58, kept things decidedly casual as her arrived for the. Jan 15, 2010 directed by albert hughes, allen hughes.
It was like hearing the woosh go over her head as she missed the character reveal. By the looks of it, the actor is a victim of yet another denzel washington death hoax. Direct from the set of the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack with two front straps. In movies hes been an angel, an inspirational teacher and the black muslim icon malcolm x. Her friend seemed just as shocked that denzel had been carrying a secretly encoded book around this whole time. But, theres a part of him, which a lot of people are not aware of. The book of eli and youth in revolt critics consensus. Denzel washington squares off against gary oldman in this global smash action movie directed by the hughes brothers. Denzel washington exacts vengeance in the equalizer the. Lee has a supporting role, while black panther party cofounder bobby seale, the rev. Offered sanctuary on alcatraz, solara chooses instead to return home, taking up elis machete and other possessions. Today weve got the first look at denzel washington from the upcoming postapocalyptic scifi movie the book of eli.
This last chapter in washington s film career includes a whole lot of great roles and great films, including his very first sequel ever, setting up the equalizer action franchise, that is a reboot of a 1980s tv showplus a dystopian future movie that got lost in a glut of endoftheworld and zombie apocalypse movies of the time but is. Denzel washington remembers malcom x and the wizard. Academy award winning actor denzel washington, left, and ashton sanders star in the antoine fuqua film, the equalizer ii. Todd mccarthy of variety predicted this will not be one of. Denzel washington reveals a faith struggle that he has been. Jan 25, 2008 eli does not shoot the cat until it meows. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Denzel washington is a worldfamous personality who has been in the limelight for decades. He made his feature film debut in the comedy a carbon copy 1981 and was cast on the. In 1982, washington made his first appearance in the medical drama st.
In the house at the beginning, eli looks at the sun from a window, but his eyes dont dilate. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial art. Eti list denzel washingtons best acting monologues etinside. Lee means for malcolm x to be an epic, and it is in its concerns and its physical scope. Sep 10, 2020 yet, perhaps most tellingly, he goes on to describe how, when his father died in 1991, he didnt cry. Discover a summary of elijah s story, full scripture text, and related articles. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hdsubscribe to classic. A 15yearold boy named lesra spends 25 cents to buy his first book, the autobiography of the boxer rubin hurricane carter. Yea he died because he did what he had to do so know he can finally rest in peace meaning ever. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Israel, esq, and in a recent interview the actor said that although christians know jesus died for our sins, they still forget.
Theres one scene in here where i fight about six guys and. Denzel washington is one of americas most beloved and critically acclaimed actors. Denzel washington recently appeared on instagram live with brooklyn pastor a. Washington nixed the steamy segment even though roberts insisted that he be cast as her costar in the pelican brief, writes samuels, a respected. In the 2010 movie the book of eli denzel plays a powerful prophet, an elijah type character who is the keeper of the most sought after book on a post apocalyptic earth, the bible. He knows that carnegie has killed, and will kill, to get his hands on it. 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. Washington told charlie rose he eventually agreed to take the role of dr. Denzel washington has received much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s, including for his portrayals of reallife figures such as steve biko, malcolm x, rubin hurricane carter, melvin b. Eli denzel washington is carrying a book that will save humanity and give people something to believe in. Hughes brothers, allen and albert, are directing the movie from the script by gary whitta which stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis and ray stevenson. But he does typically wear them during the scenes in w. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli.
Feb 05, 2021 in 2010 washington starred in the postapocalyptic action drama the book of eli and collaborated again with scott on the action thriller unstoppable. Denzel washington signed on to direct in 1997, but it took over half a decade to finally bring fishers story to theaters. Eli cash is a character from the film the royal tenenbaums eli goldsworthy from degrassi eli gold, a supporting character in the good wife. For out of the ground we were taken, for the dust we are. I went out on call with a sergeant, washington recalled. Throughout his career he was regularly praised by critics, and his consistent success at the box office helped to dispel the perception that african american actors could not draw mainstream white audiences. Mar 01, 20 denzel washington remembers malcom x and the wizard of oz in highlights from a 2008 interview, the oscarwinner talks with terry gross about reading the autobiography of malcolm x, which he. Allstarcinetextwarner bros eventually, lee signed on to direct in 1990, having fought off competition from the canadian director norman jewison. I did a boxing moving called the hurricane, so that was equally tough, although i only boxed one guy at a time. He starred as private first class melvin peterson in the drama a soldiers story 1984. Interesting and prophetic, with cool and thrilling plot twists and welldone sidecharacters. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end of the world and its few survivors. Reutersandrew kelly beverly hills academy awardwinning actor denzel washington is the star of the new film, roman j. Apr 09, 2018 alist actor denzel washington turned 63 in 2017, which is something you probably havent thought too much about considering it appears he hasnt aged since the mid80s.
Denzel washington explains why the equalizer 2 is his first. Denzel washington as eli, a man on a mission from god. Though in the vein of recent films like 2012, a blockbuster about the end of the world as predicted by the mayan calendar, evangelical movie buffs are touting the book of eli as a rare major studio release where the protagonist is unabashedly a christian. Denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing.
The double oscar winner talks about bringing an ocd element to the role and why. The film was an adaptation of the offbroadway play a. A printing press begins producing copies of the bible, and lombardi places one on a bookshelf between the tanakh and the quran. Denzel washington has utmost respect for police and military. Denzel washington and ashton sanders on the fatherson. Denzel washington and julia roberts to reunite for new netflix film. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Similar to the life of jesus, elijah performs marveling acts to demonstrate the validity of god to the people of israel.
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