But i watched the movie the original, not the american adaption and holy, its just amazing. In a perfect world, there are perfect people and no problems. Sep 09, 2010 does anyone know if the author of let the right one in will write a sequel or maybe turn the story into a series. If you like the book of eli you are looking for futuristic, rough and serious movies about with apocalypse, survival, post apocalyptic, warrior, chaos, brutality and lone wolves themes of action, adventure and drama genre shot in usa. Elis mother was unable to conceive a child, so she prayed to satan in order to get pregnant. America is a postapocalyptic wasteland and denzel washington is the only selfsufficient badass. There were many obstacles that deterred eli and solar from living out there worldview because carnegie and his men tried to kill them for the bible.
Oct 18, 2019 and since the first film has already introduced two characters who are the descendants of the devil, there are probably many more like them. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been. And there came a man of god unto eli, and said unto him, thus saith the lord, did i plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in egypt in pharaohs. Eli ending explained what the hell was netflixs eli. On book of eli, the main antagonist believes he could dominate other cities and people with a certain book, and has some sort of devotion for them, just as someone that would hoard books on fahrenheit 451. Here are all the spoilers for eli, in case you want to know the plot twist before you watch it.
Jul 05, 2019 it didnt really leave itself open to a sequel. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers fahrenheit 451 ends with the protagonist, a former fireman, going on a exodus after his city gets decimated by a nuclear detonation of some kind.
Given the success of the first film, it seems more than likely that it will get a sequel. Does this imply that he is blind and has been living completely by faith his entire life or is the punchline of the movie that he is the simply the last living man on earth who can read braille. Hes briefly lighthearted and jokey with eli before he gets pissed off. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. Eli twist ending explained, new netflix horror movie. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. However, the book of judges always mentions the years of oppression in contrast to the period of a judges dispensation.
He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, whilst surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in. Add the book of eli to your watchlist to find out when its coming back. 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. 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. Id like to think that in a sequel to the book of eli that reconstructed book will sit on that shelf, along with the copy of the quran and similar other books of religion, and just gather dust. Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth. The film is directed by the hughes brothers, and it is their first since from hell, a poorly received jack the ripper comic book movie, from 2001. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. So in a potential sequel, the key characters of the current film could run into others like them. Why was there never a sequel to the movie the book of eli. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not.
First, there is very little punctuation and the sentences, words, and even paragraphs are running together without spacing. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. The book of eli s storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. Important thing about a sequel is to be unique and different while still. In this unintended sequel to the road, which is also currently playing in theaters, eli denzel washington, may or may not be a messiah. In todays society people do whatever they want with their money, time, religion, etc. Trailer hd fanmade denzel washington eric and rob chronicles tom cruise pirates of the. Nov 22, 2019 currently, netflix hasnt made an official announcement about a sequel to eli, but its relatively early given that the film released in october of 2019.
The devil promised it would be totally chill to give birth to the spawn of satan, but as rose notes. A bodeen this book was the sequel to the compound, were the billionaire father of a family stages a fake apocalypse, and forces his family too like in a gantic compound underground for six years believing that they were the only survivors of a nuclear war. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Sep 06, 2018 eli roth has a story ready for a a house with a clock in its walls sequel. The bible has gone through many printings in many versions and many languages since 1450 when the first. Apr 01, 2012 this time, the fate of the world is in the hands of the sons of eli. Oct 18, 2019 eli on netflix is the latest horror movie with a twist ending. As far as biblical symbolism, theres some standard connections between eli in the movie and eli in the bible. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book. I guess i should have known considering the title but i didnt think everything revolved around the book. In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has been seeking a bible.
The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular. Netflixs eli ending explained what the hell was eli actually about. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, n a on. Book of eli 2 box office this is yet another movie in a long line of recent films that are coming out that is looking to make its money primarily on video on demand. The old hollywood model of movies in movie theaters is dead. 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. Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. The hijack leader just takes off his goggles and lets eli kill him, knowing there s no way out. The book of eli is sort of the boiling point of this sciencefiction concept, a combination of last years the road and george millers the road warrior.
It also ended on a fairly big cliffhanger that has remained unresolved for six years. The forthcoming thriller fantasy film starring jack black and cate blanchett is yet to hit cinema screens, but the 46yearold director is crossing his fingers that it does well at the box office because hes got a script ready for the followup. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end of the world and its few survivors. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the. The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. Eli feels the plates on the shelf in the shack, an unusual thing if he could see. I have written a remake where nothing changes except filling in the dead space with denzels thought remembrances of the exact words from the king james bible and every spoken word from coming from the king james bible. As far as biblical symbolism, there s some standard connections between eli in the movie and eli. In this unintended sequel to the road, which is also currently playing in theaters. However, i feel a sequel, showing solaras way back home would be a great idea.
The world of fahrenheit 451 is one where people lose complete interest in books. Check if it is available to stream online via where to watch. It is like reading a first draft by a person who has not had the simplest lessons in grammar. Eli tried to avoid troublemakers, but trouble still. Now, for some reason, there are people in this world that hoard books illegally. The book of eli is an effective postapocalyptic action movie with elements from both comic books and westerns thrown in for good measure. This time, the fate of the world is in the hands of the sons of eli. If eli is greenlit for a sequel, audiences could expect to see it within the next couple years. Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for. Elin hildebrand is a bestselling american author of romance novels. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do.
The book of eli shoots in new mexico new mexico in the american southwest offers distinctive desert landscapes that have been used recently to striking effect in films such as no country for old men, terminator. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. There is no book of eli in the bible although there is a priest called eli see 1sam. Right now it is my favorite movie of all time, id like to read or watch more of eli and oskars story.
Reflect on what happens to eli and those around him then ask yourself what you would do better or differently. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. The book of eli movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. The first movie ended in a perfect way to allow for a sequel. For instance, to protect themselves from the harsh sunlight, all the characters wear sunglasses or goggles, but rather than rendering them impersonal or distant, they only ramp up the movies cool factor. There are plenty of other lessons to be learned from the book of eli. 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. But id like to imagine how different the world of tbol will be, now that the king james version of the bible has been made extant again after somehow being totally wiped off the face of the earth by. The world of fahrenheit 451 is one where people lose complete interest in books and owning them is a crime. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. Sydney once had serenabeloved sister, betrayed enemy, powerful ally.
If there was a sequel to the book of eli, it would be the story of what god did next with his word. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel entertainment hindustan times actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Solaras name means light and the qoute eli uses the light in the dark could mean solara has potential to change things in her world. There is also an oral tradition of eli, which i have on good authority, and which has helped guide me in the writing of this book. Home entertainment thebook of eli cant have a sequel thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. I love these books and want to read the book collection 2 but im afraid some books are now out of my pensioners price range and eli monpress books 4 and 5 are two of them. Everybodys talking about what happens after the apocalypse these days. The third stargate series, stargate universe, ended after only two seasons and just 40 episodes. Also, there are so few books because they were burned and pursuit in the pre apocalypse period.
Stargate universes seriesending cliffhanger will finally. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. But now she is alone, except for her thricedead dog, dol, and then there s victor, who thinks sydney doesnt know about his most recent act of vengeance. But id like to imagine how different the world of tbol will be, now that the king james version of the bible has been. Jan 19, 2010 the plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screen the end of the world and its few survivors. Sequels are rather commonplace these days, so theres hope for another film that could take audiences deeper into foys unique take on demonic lore. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. The book of eli does a phenomenal job of describing abuses of religion in modern society, however, the concept it much bigger than that. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years.
Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Currently, netflix hasnt made an official announcement about a sequel to eli, but its relatively early given that the film released in october of 2019. Eli roth has a house with a clock in its walls sequel ready. Jan 21, 2010 before there can be a sequel there needs to be a remake of the original. If there s ever a sequel, we hope its a buddymovie as haley and eli run rampant across the country. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. Eli in the bible was a jewish priest living in the days of the judges and serving god at the tabernacle in shiloh, a city near the hill country of ephraim 1 samuel 1. Book of eli social commentary topics, sample papers. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date news. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli. It was a choppy, poorly written mess with a single agenda.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. In todays episode, i explores the possibility of a sequel or trilogy of the movie called. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. What a shame as its a brilliantly original series but needs must i have to put food and fuel before expensive book costs. It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he. This novel writer attended john hopkins university from where she graduated prior to teaching and writing at the writers workshop hosted by the university of iowa. Eli is now streaming on netflix digital spy is launching a newsletter sign up to get it. In the movie the book of eli we discover at the end that the bible eli has been carrying the entire movie is written in braille. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date.
There are no tv airings of the book of eli in the next 14 days. In the fallout, the book takes place above the ground. The book club 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. Jan 15, 2010 the book protects eli, and carnegie wants that power. Will there be a sequel to the book of eli answers there are no scheduled sequels for this film. Some scholars, like kessler, and nowack have argued that there is likely to have been some overlap between the time of samuel and that of eli. It did certainly imply it and it somewhat insulted my intelligence. So, eli is journeying by a drifting, wandering path into the western half of the former united states, on a mission from god. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Ending is left open for a sequel the book of eli 2.
Important thing about a sequel is to be unique and different while still retaining some degree familiarity. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. The book of eli 2010 thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for humanitys. Solaras name means light and the qoute eli uses the. There s one in particular hes desperate to find, a book with the power to rally people under his leadershipand eli just happens to have the worlds last remaining copy.