The Book of Eli

I wish I didn't like dystopic films so much. A very depressing film. Of course, it has a hopeful message in the end. The plot is a little contrived as some cataclysmic war brings humanity so low it must scratch out a subsistence living. In the end, those that survived the immediate time after the cataclysm seemed to blame religion for the "fall" and attempt to wipe out all references to it.Now, some years into the future, while men of ill-intent seek out these long since destroyed books to use the "word" against the weak minded, we find ourselves on a journey with a man who is walking the wasteland with what might be, the only copy of one such book with him as its guardian.If you are religiously inclined, add a half star.It is interesting though, to see Michael Gambon and Frances de la Tour form the Harry Potter movies as a seemingly sweet old couple that turn out to quite heavily armed and not as sweet as they seem to be.

The quality is suboptimal, but the movie itself is great.

just...man that was spectacular! do yourself a favor and pick up this movie! $7.99 is a steal!alright so nitty gritty, the fighting is beautiful, the choreography is perfect with every movement a seamless connection to the next. who ever was behind it was truly a pro.the art style is perfect, sometimes an almost black and white while other times incredibility vivid.the characters are great, denzel washington is both badass and hilarious at just the right times. the villain is perfect, it's the kind of guy you'd expect to take over in that kind of situation.the ending...is brilliant, so much foreshadowing to different parts that all amount to a twist that doesn't feel forced or out of place but exactly as it should be. (early on in the film there was a moment where I thought "why would he do that?" and soon after forgot about it only for it to become strikingly clear why he did it once the film is concluded.)I know I'm gushing a lot but I watched this movie over twelve hours ago and I'm still like this, it's a movie that after it ends leaves you happy to find that there's an animated comic book video on the DVD as a bonus feature.overall if you want to watch a good movie you will not be disappointed.

Eli (Washington) is a man on a mission in a post apocalyptic world. He is led by a voice that told him to find the last copy of the Bible and to bring it West. Along this treacherous path he encounters hijackers, cannibals and a Warlord named Carnegie (Oldman). The book, Carnegie believes is a weapon that strikes at the heart of man. It will give him the words he needs to control them and expand his power. Eli will stop at nothing to protect the book and bring it to where man still has hope! The forces of good and evil clash again over the oldest story ever told.The story is effective and the acting is great. Washington is so believable in his roles, which is only further complimented by Oldman. Suprisingly Kunis does a good job as Solara! The story is fluid and poignant. I was interested from start to finish. I strongly recommend a viewing.NOW FOR MY BLU RAY THOUGHTS: A strong transfer, although the colors are muted intentionally to advance the feel of a post apocalyse world. A strong audio mix really let's out the BOOM! SPECIAL FEATURES: An excellent array of extras here that provide insight to the storyline and making of. FINAL VERDICT: WORTHY OF OWNERSHIP

A good post-apocalyptic movie with plenty of action. The plot was fairly strong, as it's something I often hear people say. One arguing that it is used as a form of control and the other argument being that it is a way of a peaceful and fulfilling life. I do recommend this movie to others.

I'm not big on reviewing movie quality as it is so subjective and with 350 other reviews there isn't much to add. However This film quickly founds its place at the top of my collection.The pacing and storytelling is very similar to Shyamalan films. I was very tempted to be bored in the beginning of the film but quickly found the pacing and scenes of alleged insignificance were actually doing quite well at building a very dramatic plotline.It doesn't hurt that the cast is stellar and they all work together very well.The Blu-Ray quality is superb. I have watched on a 24, 47, and 40 inch LCD and every pixel is simply a masterpiece.This movie won't be for everyone. Its a slow moving story that is finally fulfilled only in the very end, but once you arrive there it is well worth the journey.The violence and some content is a little rough for younger viewers as the story is about a corrupt and devastated society that is literally fighting in a survival of the fittest scenario. Throw in a few people that will do anything to make a play for power and you get some disturbing images that may turn a few stomachs.The blu-ray features are decent and the price was extremely favorable when I bought this movie. If you like a good story, even this post apocalyptic setting can provide a plot that most people will be pleasantly surprised by.

Here, again, is another Denzel Washington movie that will have you thinking about it long after the viewing is done. Denzel puts in a strong performance as the movie's lead, a character that echoes back to the "man with no name" type of hero made famous by Clint Eastwood. Here in a post-apocalyptic world where the death of a feral cat mirrors the manner in which the survivors of nuclear devastation treat each other, the audience is immersed in a cold, stark world that is both repulsive and fascinating. I couldn't stop watching the screen. The bleached colors of the film serve to enhance the bleak nature of this new environment and the fantastic, often haunting, musical score truly adds to the eerie atmosphere.Gary Oldman, Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Beals, and Mila Kunis are well cast and demand your attention in their roles. We also get some exciting action sequences, particularly the showdown that takes place at the home of a very eccentric couple (also well-played). Thought-provoking, spiritual, frightening, and reflective, THE BOOK OF ELI is all these things and the movie is well worth the price of admission.This single-disc DVD comes with a couple of special features: deleted/additional scenes and an animated short called "A Lost Tale: Billy" which explores the background of Gary Oldman's character. Denzel Washington fans certainly won't be disappointed.

A profound tale of an apocalyptic future with a marvelous hopeful twist. Maybe one of the best actors in Hollywood altogether, Christ-connected in his own right and personal life, I can tell. It's one of those stories that keeps you wondering what the heck is going on in so many ways. You'll probably think about this movie and put together little bits and pieces over a following week. Why is he doing it this way why is he doing that that way? Near the end it all becomes very clear. Then you say "OH!MY GOD!" I believe this was probably a God inspired story. You do not want to miss this one. He probably would have paid to take this role. Superb movie. Best I've ever seen. Gamers won't get it, horror addicts won't really get it, two types get it. Christians and Satanists.

*NO SPOILERS*The Book of Eli is an interesting tale of a post-apocalyptic world in which our hero (Denzel, of course) has to survive in a brutal environment while on his own personal quest. Of course, this quest is interrupted by our villan (Oldman) and Denzel is forced to use his formidable talents to defend himself and others along the way.What I think I enjoyed most about this film was the sense of realism of the post-apocalyptic, Dust Bowl world. With Denzel and Oldman, you know you're gonna get some solid acting, and they don't disappoint. The fight sequences were, paired with well-written dialogue, pretty damn fun and appropriately violent - and by appropriate, I mean there is a lot of personal, close quarters fighting, not just "spray and pray" gun battles, given that ammo (and functioning firearms) are in realistically short supply.With films that have been out for a few years, it's challenging to come up with anything that hasn't already been said. So, I hope this review helps you in making your decision whether or not to rent, via the little bits of personal observations I have here!

Overall this is a nice movie to watch. It has the right amount of story to action ratio.