What if mad max had been a person of faith and spent the bulk of the road warrior carrying a bible in his backpack. Possibly one of his machetes, the bible, or something else. Coupled fine performances by denzel washington, mila kunis and gary oldman, we see the best of both worlds here. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Jan 14, 2010 the book of eli is a postapocalyptic spaghetti western. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. Eli s denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack the book of eli eli s denzel washington hero, backpack original movie prop skip to navigation press enter.
The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Add this item from the book of eli to your movie memorabilia collection today. The soundtrack adds immensely to this feeling, using soft ambient chords and blasting actionscene drums when necessary. Prop backpack, ipod, and switchblade used by eli denzel washington in the film, the book of eli. The book of eli is a postapocalyptic spaghetti western. God has informed him to proceed to a place where the word can take root in this new world, and woe be to anyone who gets in his way. In the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the. The book of eli bluray disc redwood city public library. If he kills them, eli says a little prayerafterward. The movie was the book of eli with denzel washington. It was a oakley panel backpack and i am now the proud owner. This is the recently released mc toys f034 16 scale the end walker 12inch figure which is inspired by based on the character denzel washington played in the 2010 american postapocalyptic action film the book of eli.
Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord set on possessing the book. The book of eli elis denzel washington hero,backpack. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. The book of eli denzel washington backpack movie props. Eli denzel washington, a mysterious, solitary man who carries the last remaining bible in his backpack. Bishop barron will be commenting on subjects from modern day culture.
Washington s character is called eli, although i dont think he ever actually says that. Elis denzel washington hero backpack movie prop from the book. Overall the book of eli is an excellent film itself and an excellent spin on the postapocalyptic genre. Eli is a postapocalyptic warrior and he vigorously maims and destroys anyone who tries to stop him on his trek to the west or who tries to take his backpack that contains a book. 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.
Jul 02, 2012 in the book of eli, denzel washington stars as a lone warrior named eli, who fights his way across the desolate wasteland of nearfuture america to realize his destiny and deliver the. Denzel washington is eli, who keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his. If he kills them, eli says a little prayer afterward. Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his. The book of eli how can you mend a broken heart movie scene kapowproduction. Jan 14, 2010 across this charred land strides our christian cowboy, eli denzel washington, a mysterious, solitary man who carries the last remaining bible in his backpack. Bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers youtube.
He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Armageddon again, by kurt loder denzel washington on a road to nowhere. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary oldman. Find great deals on ebay for oakley backpack book of eli. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. The book of eli denzel washington interview duration. The book of eli is a stylized, amped up postapocalyptic action film riding on the dusty shoulders of denzel washington the road with swordfights. Perhaps the obvious struck me time and time again, but it seemed the most single important pivotal aspect of eli s survival boiled down to water. Unfortunately, hes forced to make a stopover in a brutal little frontier town run by carnegie gary oldman, a constant reader whose love of good books belies his lust for a particular good book the good book, you might even say and it happens to be in elis backpack.
Jan 07, 2020 the book of eli is about to celebrate its ten year anniversary on january 11, 2020. Direct from the set of the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack with two front straps. That goal is to get to the west coast, no matter what. The backpack played an important part in the movie. Eli has superherolike skills with a scimitar and is equally proficient.
Eli washington walks alone in postapocalyptic america. The cooling towers, in which eli denzel washington and solara mila kunis take refuge, are most likely the cooling towers of the former rancho seco nuclear power plant outside of sacramento, california, given the apparent travel time on foot and by vehicle before eli and solara reach the golden gate bridge, and carnegie gary oldman returns to his town. The book of eli movie is a movie that attains perfection, of a sort its perfectly ridiculous. They made their first short film, how to be a burglar shortly after freshman year. I recently bought the kitchen sink and kept my sheet metal panel pack back in storage after using it for nearly a year. Same backpack used in the 2010 film, the book of eli. For sale oakley panel pack backpack sheet metal book of eli. As for the shot hitting eli s backpack, its possible it hit something inside his pack which stopped the bullet.
If you have yet to see this awesome flick, then i hope this article encourages you to finally watch this rrated christian movie about what would happen if the world was devoid of the bible watch the original trailer here. The book of eli from the set of the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington screen used hero, gray and black nylon with zippers and brown leather detail oakley backpack. 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. 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 book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod, and.
Presented by the golden closet, your premier source for iconic screen used movie wardrobe, props, and music entertainment memorabilia. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washingtons portrayal. 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. Their parents divorced when they were two years old, and they began making movies at age 12. Jan 17, 2010 wandering through the desert is a lone man with a backpack, a machete, and a very special book. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Denzel washington plays eli, a loner who rambles across the postapocalyptic wasteland with an allimportant book in his backpack. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Book of eli stars denzel washington and gary oldman. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Denzel washington plays the warrior monklike eli, who balances blade against bible. The sunglasses and backpack eli used throughout the movie were oakley. Jan, 2010 eli denzel washington is a modernday prophet. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a.
In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. Shop the book of eli i am legend 2 discs dvd at best buy. Their next work, uncensored videos was broadcast on. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. The book of eli how can you mend a broken heart movie scene. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. The book of eli, the 2010 denzel washington vehicle that introduced us to what must be the most badass blind man in movie history, was also a movie, unlikely. Denzel washington is always good, as is gary oldman, but the subject matter. He walks the earth, heading west, with the last known copy of the bible in his backpack. If you want to go with certain mystical qualities the film presents, it could be said that divine intervention stopped the bullets.
His name is eli denzel washington and he is on the alert for thieves and marauders. Elis denzel washington hero, very dirty and torn, modified with leather rope, gray oakley backpack. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Its just too precious now that this color isnt made anymore and then there is that denzel washington movie. It starts with a lone traveler denzel washington arriving at a new town only to find. Oh yeah, and denzel washington actually manages to pull off the part of a wizened, old bad ass. Eli is headed west, but on the way, he passes devastation and squalor, and occasionally he must mete out some devastation of his own with a sharp blade. Like a prophet, he has heard gods voice in his head and he walks west with divine determination. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. The book of eli denzel washington backpack movie mar. The book of eli is a stylized, amped up postapocalyptic action film riding on the dusty shoulders of denzel washington theroad with sword.
He also carries a gleaming silver knife and a shotgun, both of which hes expert with. As to the later, i just factor in the fact that it came from hollywood after all, though i thoroughly enjoyed denzel washington s portrayal. Perhaps the obvious struck me time and time again, but it seemed the most single important pivotal aspect of elis survival boiled down to water. He just has it in his backpack and therefore it is his book. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Presented by the golden closet, your premier source for.
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