Rather than have another post apocalyptic film filled. The book of eli 2010 book of eli carnegie gary oldman hero chain. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes. Hit movies with embarrassing bloopers that you didnt. Despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. Apr 7, 2016 mila kunis wearing mosley tribes raynes sunglasses in the book of eli stay safe and healthy. Straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington silver with 5 holes, metal sword with a serrated outside and smooth inside.
However, we have noticed that there seems to be a slight difference in the arms between the sunglasses from the movie and that displayed on the oakley website, but the frame style appears to be identical. Denzel washingtons character makes his way across the wasteland of a postapocalyptic world to deliver a special book the last bible in existence. This item comes directly from the set of the book of eli. This pair has been used in several films and looks good on denzel. The book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson. Jan 25, 2010 denzel washington stars as eli in the new film, the book of eli. He even did a sarongmarong technique denzel s bolo design was pretty nasty too. The book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis.
Think a live action adaptation of the fist of the north star mangaanime with a race lifted kenshiro, or fallout 3 with christianity instead of the american dream. While most celebrities are always trying hard to lose weight and maintain heavenly bodies, denzel washington was happy to pile fat on. With the washedout landscape, deserted and decaying. The book of eli was directed by twins, albert and allen hughes. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Their next work, uncensored videos was broadcast on. I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. As an actor, producer and director, hes made his mark on the film industry, an industry that has recognized him with two academy awards best actor for training day and best supporting actor for glory, three oscar nominations, and 95 other awards and nominations. He even did a sarongmarong technique denzels bolo design was pretty nasty too. The main character eli played by denzel washington is alive after the post apocalypse, where due to perhaps nuclear war, the world was wiped out as most knew it. Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before. Denzel washington was also recently seen wearing prescription glasses and chubbing up to star.
Denzel washington reveals how he piled on the pounds for new. Ajatashatru lavash patel has lived all his life in a small mumbai neighborhood tricking people with street magic and fakir stunts. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. Dec 28, 2016 the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis. Second junket interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli.
The sunglasses that washington wears in the book of eli is mens oakley inmate race wear sunglasses. As seen in the new action thriller, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington screen worn stunt, blood stained, green hooded coat, no size bloody with a hole, brown red head longsleeve crewneck thermal, size 2xlt bloody with a hole, cream hanes tshirt, size xl blood stained brown carhartt pants, no size and black. A 2010 postapocalyptic film starring denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis directed by the hughes brothers. Also he wears sunglasses because obviously he does not want his cataracts to. This was possibly a prototype or used for training. And if you want to know what denzil washington strictly the lead is wearing in the eli film, they are oakley inmate sunglasses. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. Denzel washington reveals how he piled on the pounds for. Jan 15, 2010 washington plays a determined man who, by sheer willpower and tenacity, goes on a nearly 30 year journey to deliver a special book to its ultimate home. If you watch the movie again there are many tells to support that he is. In the movie the book of eli, the latest movie of the hughes brothers, gary oldman wears face a face woody eyeglasses in color 192. Nov 21, 2012 the sunglasses that washington wears in the book of eli is mens oakley inmate race wear sunglasses. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from the movie.
The book of eli eli denzel washington knife original movie prop. We go along for the ride on the last leg of elis journey as he protects the everloving crap out of his. Since we have two separate secondary sources conflicting here and no, the script that was three full years older than the movie is not more correct than the actor who portrayed the blindornotblind character, this is a classic example of a film event with. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop.
Mar 16, 2012 oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli. The handle is tied light brown rubber robe with foam padding for cushion. As seen in the new action thriller, the book of eli, this is elis denzel washington screen worn stunt, blood stained, green hooded coat, no size bloody with a hole, brown red head longsleeve crewneck thermal, size 2xlt bloody with a hole, cream hanes tshirt, size xl blood stained brown carhartt pants, no size and black. Jan 28, 20 the book of eli panel at comiccon gary oldman, denzel washington, mila kunis, hughes brothers duration.
In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. They made their first short film, how to be a burglar shortly after freshman year. The movie takes place after a nuclear war, and we eventually learn that the book is none other than the last remaining copy of the bible. The most painfully embarrassing movie bloopers ever. Apr 7, 2016 mila kunis wearing mosley tribes raynes sunglasses in the book of eli. The book of eli denzel washington wears the oakley inmate. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. Washington really wanted to play eli, but the script needed some work before it was just right. Mila kunis wearing mosley tribes raynes sunglasses in the.
The book of eli eli denzel washington knife original. Mosley tribes raynes sunglesses in the book of eli 2010, warner bros. Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist. Denzel washington protects the integrity of the book of eli. The oakley inmate is a part of oakleys 2008 lifestyle series, which is also cool for casual wear. When watching the film, there is seemingly nothing wrong, but that is because most are unfamiliar with braille. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. I do not claim any ownership rights to the soundtracks or images presented in this video. 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 sunglasses id celebrity sunglasses. Why do people in the movie the book of eli wear glasses. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by. The book of eli boasts an impressive supporting cast including mila kunis, michael gambon dumbledore from harry potter, ray stevenson punisher. What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in the.
Its hard to doubt denzel the book of eli is an excellent and creative film. Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. The book of eli denzel washington metal sword movie props. The book of eli tells the story of a lone hero denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of postapocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that holds the key to saving the future of humanity. Washington plays captivating role in the book of eli. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. Want to know what denzels costar, mila kunis is wearing during the book of eli. Many props to jeff imada for his sharing the fmas through his stuntfight choreography work. After numerous requests for a larger size, we are proud to say this machete welded by denzel washington himself is 26 inch long. Its almost like eli travels in the footsteps of viggo mortensen, who recently set down his own apocalyptic travelogue in the road. What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in.
Denzel washington reveals how he piled on the pounds for new movie flight. The book of eli tells the story of a lone hero denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of postapocalyptic america to. The book of eli junket interview denzel washington ii 2010. Straight from the set of the action adventure, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington silver with 5 holes, metal sword with a serrated outside and smooth inside. A safari of animals love their glasses in this hilarious early reader. Elis book that he is transporting the book of eli is actually the holy bible, the king james version, the only copy that has seemed to survive the war.
What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in the book. The book of eli gives us yet another postapocalyptic end of the world saga. Each of these animals has his or her own style some are serious, some are cool, and some are just plain silly. Rather than have another post apocalyptic film filled with zombies the hughes brothers constructed a film with some great content. The book of eli the book of eli denzel washington coat. Just saw the book of eli and i was impressed with denzel s bolo fighting scenes as well as the other fma techniques that he executed. Denzel washington stars as eli in the new film, the book of eli. Eli washington walks along an endless, dead highway with his long, brown coat over tattered layers of clothes. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack atticus ross. Jan 27, 2010 the book of eli gives us yet another postapocalyptic end of the world saga. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent. In movies hes been an angel, an inspirational teacher and the black muslim icon malcolm x.
Dec 21, 2010 it gets hard to see after a while and you can start getting headaches if you dont wear sunglasses. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Denzel washington s interview said he wasnt sure himself if eli is blind or not. Book of eli posters prove that mirrorshades badass. Water and food is priceless and instead of using money or any kind of currency, people traded and bartered personal belongings. It gets hard to see after a while and you can start getting headaches if you dont wear sunglasses. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes. Eli tells another character that he meets on his journey that god showed him where the book is and told him to travel west with the book and that god will have his back along. See the mila kunis in mosley tribes raynes sunglasses book of eli post.
In the book of eli the first thing the viewer notice are sunglasses. There seems to be a new apocalypse movie every season. With the washedout landscape, deserted and decaying skyways, junked cars, rotting. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli sunglasses id. The film in question is the book of eli, and these are worn by gary oldman. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. Denzel washington makes the postapocalyptic world somehow charming in the new film the book of eli. 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. The book of eli, eli denzel washington knife original movie prop.
Denzel washington is wearing what we believe to be the oakley inmate sunglasses during his role as the lone hero. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people. Just saw the book of eli and i was impressed with denzels bolo fighting scenes as well as the other fma techniques that he executed.
Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs. Released back in 2010, the book of eli follows the travels of eli, played by denzel washington, as he is tasked with guarding a book. Jan 16, 2010 eli washington walks along an endless, dead highway with his long, brown coat over tattered layers of clothes. Their parents divorced when they were two years old, and they began making movies at age 12. We did a lot of work, a lot of sessions with allen hughes and myself and my son and the writer. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. The end of human civilisation is the main theme in all postapocalyptic films and this is no exceptions. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Carnegie becomes interested in eli when he learns the man is carrying a book that may hold the key to mankinds survival. Denzel washington wears oakleys model inmate, mila kunis wears. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from the movie skip to navigation press enter.
Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. Also he wears sunglasses because obviously he does not want his cataracts to get worse. Apparently the blast that wiped out almost everything on earth had additional effect, so people have to wear sunglasses when they are exposed to sun. I want to order a coffee mug that says elis cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. Coupled fine performances by denzel washington, mila kunis and gary oldman, we see the best of both worlds here. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli. Sunglasses in the book of eli everything sunglasses. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Jan 17, 2010 the book of eli is the story of a guy denzel washington who is unsurprisingly not named curtis and his journey west with the last remaining copy of a very particular book that managed to survive the admittedly cliched war. The book of eli has many postapocalyptic conventions.
This time, eli denzel washington walks through barren wasteland carrying a machete and a bible. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie the. Denzel washington was also recently seen wearing prescription glasses and chubbing up to star along side john travolta in tony scotts remake of the taking of pelham 1 2 3. Washington plays captivating role in the book of eli arts. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern and action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. You can find a pair of the oakley inmate sunglasses at. Denzel washington and his son team up with the hughes brothers to make duration. The book of eliarchive 3 jump to navigation jump to search.
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