Denzel washingtons first sequel is hopefully also his last denzel washington has never made a sequel before, and this tired retread of an already tedious movie. Jan 15, 2010 i loves me a good western and the book of eli fits the bill. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. The equalizer 2 all clips and trailer compilation denzel. Denzel washington reveals why equalizer 2 was his first sequel. Maybe i am just stupid but i thought that the twist in book of eli was really great. George lucas killed star wars and it cannot be resurrected. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. I knew it was an instant classic the moment i walked out of the theater. Denzel washington the book of eli 19 inch functional 440 steel sword machete new. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Denzel washington explains why the equalizer 2 is his first.
Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Denzel washingtons 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. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. I dont feel that the film makes a very good case for the usefulness of religion. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. Sequel to denzel washington thriller equalizer moves forward as sony brings back writer richard wenk exclusive antoine fuquas thriller, which also stars chloe grace moretz, has been. Sequel to denzel washington thriller equalizer moves. Most likely, redridge is giving solara a chance to escape carnegies regime. Denzel washington the equalizer s success this year might lead to a sequel, but for now denzel washington is safely in the category of actors who have never been in a sequel. 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. Jul 18, 2018 denzel washington offered a bemused reaction as to why sonys the equalizer 2 was his first sequel. 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.
Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. The story involves a lone wanderer denzel washington who wears a name tag saying hi. Jan, 2010 washington and the hughes brothers do a good job of establishing this man and his world, and at first, the book of eli seems destined to be solemn. Robert mccall serves an unflinching justice for the. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. Roger ebert was the film critic of the chicago suntimes from 1967 until his death in 20. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Jul 19, 2018 denzel washington does mention two films where the topic at least came up. I loves me a good western and the book of eli fits the bill. I hope that denzel washington also does something because hes great we need to support black men in.
Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date news. What does that make denzel, besides one of the least successful alist stars at the boxoffice. In arabic, hebrew, and aramaic, eli can be a variant on the name of god. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. The book of eli eli denzel washington backpack, ipod. Was good at chewing it up in training day when he did get the oscar. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. I cant imagine a movie coming out this year thats gonna top the book of eli for sheer awesomisity. Safe house is washingtons second highest grossing film in his career and it seems there was talk of making a prequel. Whats the song denzel washington listens to on his ipod. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer.
I kind of see it as a sequel of sorts to fahrenheit 451. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. Jan 11, 2010 denzel washingtons 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. Thebook of eli cant hav e a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Ill also say this, that there was a sequel, of sorts, which took place in the actual desert.
The bad guy character in the movie named carnegie classic played by gary oldman was a book collector of sorts who pursued eli until the bitter end. But the weird part for someone as popular as him is that hes not so big on playing likable heroes. Also, maybe you can answer mine, how did he get an ipod to stay charged for 30 years. Jul 18, 2018 the sequelizer denzel returns for first ever sequel. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Denzel washington s first sequel is hopefully also his last. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. In book of eli, denzels character is supposed to be protecting the bible in order to preserve its teachings because god himself spoke to him and told him to do so. The sequel has also been topped by the book of eli. The first movie ended in a perfect way to allow for a sequel. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. The old hollywood model of movies in movie theaters is dead.
The world of fahrenheit 451 is one where people lose complete interest in books and owning them is a crime. Hes just so great at playing intelligent, strong, capable. Solara roots through elis pack, just wanted to see the book. The sequelizer denzel returns for first ever sequel. I did not see it coming and that is why i was similarly surprised to learn that there would be a. He also died from a gunshot wound he received because gary oldman shot him pointblank in the abdomen. The book of eli has a seed of originality, but it is planted in a worn out world. Whats the song denzel washington listens to on his ipod in the movie book of eli. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary oldman.
If denzel wants to return for another, which would probably depend on the script. How is denzel washington as the lead and mila kunis, too. 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. Everybody loves denzel washington, including me, but im not 100% sure why. However, i feel a sequel, showing solaras way back home would be a great idea. Prop backpack, ipod, and switchblade used by eli denzel washington in the film, the book of eli. The book of eli is a sequel to fahrenheit 451 spoilers. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. People keep talking about it, but its not that big a deal, he reflected at tuesday nights. Denzel washington has never made a sequel before, and this tired retread of an already tedious movie makes us wish he hadnt started now. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by.
Presented by the golden closet, your premier source for iconic screen used movie wardrobe, props, and music entertainment memorabilia. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. 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. This time, the fate of the world is in the hands of the sons of eli. The movie opens on a shot of a sixshooter, the main character denzel washington. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. Why not defend yourself with a 19 inch stainless steel. 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. Man on fire 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end of the world and its few survivors. Ill be honest with you, the book of eli panel at last summers san diego comic con garnered little attention, despite having stars denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis in.
Jul 23, 2018 the sequel has also been topped by the book of eli 4. He, too, starred in 2004s the manchurian candidate, as well as 2009s the. The book of eli should of had less direction and more philosophy. Denzel washington offered a bemused reaction as to why sonys the equalizer 2 was his first sequel.
The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. In a postapocalyptic world hostile threats will lurk around every corner. However, one thing hes never done until now is make a sequel. Denzel washington explains why the equalizer 2 is his first sequel. Solaras name means light and the qoute eli uses the.
He, too, starred in 2004s the manchurian candidate, as well as 2009s the taking of pelham 1 2 3, 1993s much ado about nothing. Aug 04, 2014 sequel to denzel washington thriller equalizer moves forward as sony brings back writer richard wenk exclusive antoine fuquas thriller, which also stars chloe grace moretz, has been. That would be fine with me just as long as it comes out sooner rather than later. Whats the song denzel washington listens to on his ipod in.
Because the book was delivered successfully cold 2 a person word for word. Book of eli 2 2021 rumors, plot, cast, and release date. But then eli arrives at a western town ruled by carnegie gary oldman, who, like all the local overloads in westerns and gangster movies, sits behind a big desk flanked by a tall bald guy and. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect that sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller from filmmaking duo albert and allen hughes allen hughes and allen hughes. Denzel washington has done a lot of different things in his long career in hollywood. Why was there never a sequel to the movie the book of eli. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. Strange, how postapocalyptic doom can be grim and goofy. Actor denzel washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in an array of feature films, including glory, malcolm x, training day and fences. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. 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. Jul 22, 2018 the equalizer 2 all clips and trailer compilation.
Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. As for the plot, it is still being worked out amongst a few of the people involved but you can expect that it will feature her going from san francisco to new york to deliver some of the special news and information that they had gathered. So denzel washington goes up to this dude and the dude like touches him and denzel is all like yo, you put your hand on me again and ill chop it off with a machete but then the dude does it again and so denzel totally chops his hand off with a machete. 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. The equalizer 2 all clips and trailer compilation denzel washington returns to one of his signature roles in the first sequel of his career. Jul 05, 2019 it didnt really leave itself open to a sequel. Denzel washington explains why the equalizer 2 is his. 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. Denzel movies arent about the special effects or merchandizing, they are about denzel, and so far as im concerned, thats all they need to be about. Jan, 2010 denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. 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 ending is flawed, as we critics like to say, but its so.
It was the bible, it was written in braille, eli was blind as it turns oh, so he memorized it from cover to cover. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. After the nuclear ash snowfall ended, there was very little left. One source of it they were looking at a january 2021 release date. The star of the film, denzel washington, is also one of its producers. 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. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people. 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. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. 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. Glen wilsonap i n the us, theres an adage among a certain political sect that the only thing capable of stopping a bad guy with a gun is a.
Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. When eli refuses to give up the book, carnegie orders him killed. If you want a good example of the kind of film they might be chasing, consider denzel washingtons the equalizer. 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. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is.
Denzel washington does mention two films where the topic at least. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Nov 04, 2014 denzel washington the equalizer s success this year might lead to a sequel, but for now denzel washington is safely in the category of actors who have never been in a sequel. 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.
In this unintended sequel to the road, which is also currently playing in theaters. The equalizer 2, which opens friday, is the first time washington has gone back and revisited a role hed played before. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting eli s canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in. Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth. Denzel washingtons first sequel will leave you clamoring for another an unexpected but terrific character piece punctuated with thrilling action beats. Denzel washington returns to one of his signature roles in the first sequel of his career. It had awesome action scenes, thrill, humor, well thought out script, great story, outstanding performances by denzel and gary.