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. Its the last copy of the bible on earth, and people battle over it albeit we dont know its the bible until the very end. The world eli inhabits is a scorched wasteland, plagued by drought, cannibalism, and illiteracy. The book of eli is a dark fable set in postapocalyptic america, starring denzel washington as a lone, holy warrior protecting the last extant copy of the bible. Establishing its storytelling rules clearly and well, the film simply is. Aug 21, 2011 mix al green how can you mend a broken heart book of elis theme youtube. The cinematography by don burgess spiderman, forrest gump is also worth mentioning as moody and descriptive, but doesnat match up to the visual storytelling in the road. Jan 19, 2010 the plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end of the world and its few survivors. When the idea to located eli, the founder of the company that employs her, pops up she takes charge of it and follows break crumbs from new york to colorado. In the film the book of eli, eli was led to a book by a voice in his head and he made it his mission to protect that book with his life. Finding eli is a great first book by newcomer jake irons. In this unintended sequel to the road, which is also currently playing in theaters.
Spoilers ahead the movies 4 years old, but just in case. 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. Atticus ross, the producer and musician who collaborated with trent reznor on four nine inch nails albums, founded the group 12 rounds and produced the perry farrell single go all the way into the twilight for twilight, is the one chosen to supply the original score for the hughes brothers much anticipated postapocalyptic adventure the book of eli. Washington makes for a great badass with a heart of gold, and oldman, well, he was born to play cartoonishly overthetop villains. In a postapocalyptic world, a lone hero guards the book of eli, which provides knowledge that could redeem society. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Jan 14, 2010 eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. However, the book of judges always mentions the years of oppression in contrast to the period of a judges dispensation. Why the movie is titled the book of eli on the surface, one would think the movie is titled the book of eli because of the book the bible he carries. Despite his extensive work in television and cinema, this marks ross debut into feature film scoring. But denzel washingtons latest film, the book of eli unapologetically confronts issues of faith, sacrifice, and, most notably, the bible.
The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a better future. Atticus ross the book of eli original motion picture. The directorial return of the hughes brothers, whose last film was 2001s from hell. That background might render the book of eli controversial for some religious literalists. In the movie eli didnt want solara to know about the book or the ipod, thats why i think there maybe exists a correlation between the two. If you havent heard of it yet are interested then continue if you dont mind the plot being told though i recommend you see it first, good movie. When newzine reporter tara learns her job may be on the chopping block, she wracks her brain trying to find a way to stay employed. Jan 15, 2010 atticus ross has created the score the book of eli. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. He finds shelter where he can and searches for water as he goes. As postapocalyptic movie fiction goes, the book of eli is not a crowdpleaser like the mad max series nor silly like any of the planet of the apes films. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered.
The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Cassandra ihsl on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Jan 14, 2010 denzel washington in the book of eli h ere is a very strange film from the hughes brothers, once the pioneers of the modern africanamerican thriller with menace ii society and dead presidents.
Mix atticus ross panoramic the book of eli ost youtube. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. The book of eli soundtrack panoramic by atticus ross. Mix al green how can you mend a broken heart book of elis theme youtube. 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. Here, he chews the scenery so hard im fairly certain that you can see his teeth marks on the actual print. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list.
We enter into in a gritty world devoid of either protection from the elements of nature or a government. Play fulllength songs from the book of eli by atticus ross on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster. The original soundtrack and score for the motion picture the book of eli, was composed by atticus ross, who has worked with the hughes brothers on two previous occasions, as well as artists such as nine inch nails, korn, and janes addiction. Atticus ross has created the score the book of eli. Denzel washington in the book of eli h ere is a very strange film from the hughes brothers, once the pioneers of the modern africanamerican thriller with menace ii society and dead presidents. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they realize their fatal mistake. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end of the world and its few survivors. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. 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. Atticus ross the book of eli original motion picture soundtrack. Even better, through several memorable scenes, eli begins to show solara the power of the bible not as a tool for conquest, but as a handbook for living.
Released by reprise in 2010 523107 containing music from the book of eli 2010. Close your eyes and reflect on the future as the sound washes. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack by various. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of ascension press bestselling amazing grace series. The book of eli repeats atop the dvd and bluray sales charts jul 1, 2010. The despot of a small, makeshift town plans to take possession of the book. I do not claim any rights of the uploaded song, this channel is ment to be a.
But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Make no mistake, the book of eli is a postapocalyptic actionadventure movie. Denzel washington sauve le monde dans the book of eli bande. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. Svaki mjesec posjeti nas vise od 4 500 000 surfera. The book of eli soundtrack panoramic by atticus ross youtube. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack discogs. Jan 16, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros.
And what makes it so powerful, in large part, is that it is perfectly scored. Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children. The ugly get uglier and humanity splits into the hunters and the hunted. Green zone is the top dvd rental in its first week on the shelves. The book of eli, with its enterprising journeyman and marauding cannibals, at least initially looks like a futuristic samurai western featuring a hero with quasisupernatural or, as he. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. The book of eli 2010 47% critics 64% audience determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. Now that story is in no way similar to eli mannings narrative but he did hear a voice and it happened to say geno smith is starting on sunday.
The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. Jan 19, 2015 the book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. Jan 15, 2010 ross has worked with such artists as bad religion, rancid and nine years with nine inch nails, which has clearly had an influence on the score for the book of eli. The title is a reference to both the book that eli carries, and the fact that the book he carries is, in fact, the bible.
The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. Your thoughts on the movie if you have not yet seen the movie and dont want it to be spoilt for you then wait until you have seen it before you read any further. The book of eli soundtrack from 2010, composed by atticus ross.
I do not claim any ownership rights to the soundtracks or images presented in this video. Night traffic hip hop jazz lofi jazz beats chill out jazz hip hop for relaxing cafe music bgm channel 2,732 watching. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is a dark fable set in postapocalyptic america, starring denzel washington as a lone, holy warrior protecting the last extant copy of the bible. And without ever veering toward the preachy, directors albert and allen hughes seamlessly develop the concept into a dark, emotional. The electronic reverbs of guitar and piano echo throughout the soundtrack and give it an empty, desolate feel. Original motion picture soundtrack the book of eli atticus ross disclaimer. Al green how can you mend a broken heart book of elis. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular.
The book of eli is a fantastic movie, whether you are religious or not. The book of eli soundtrack panoramic eaten by earth. My friends and i discussed this and we think it is maybe some type of recording of the bible, which he listens to istead of reading or something like that. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack by. Ross has worked with such artists as bad religion, rancid and nine years with nine inch nails, which has clearly had an influence on the score for the book of eli. The book of eli takes us to a painful place a place where humanity loses its humanness. The book of eli soundtrack panoramic by atticus ross by justin. Track 1 from the book of eli original soundtrack, uploaded for your enjoyment. Scenes in which eli defends the book with his life are extremely convicting as a christian, and thoughtprovoking for nonbelievers. What was on elis ipod in the movie the book of eli. 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. Eli was the high priest kohen gadol of shiloh, the secondtolast israelite judge succeeded only by samuel before the rule of the kings of israel and judah. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack atticus ross. The book of eli 2010 soundtrack complete list of songs.
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