The Book of Eli

It came on time and was excellent quality

Action-packed, plus message. Recommend.

A friend of mine recommended this movie my husband and I and we just watched it tonight... really good... will recommend to all. Lots of action in the apocalyptic movie and the story might surprise you... not too gory, some blood, but it is an apocalyptic movie, not filled with foul language or sex scenes surprisingly enough, but it was made a few years ago before those things were automatically added to make up for a poor story line... enjoy with popcorn! :)

This is more than just a movie, it is a message. To know the truth is to know the word of God. This movie puts that fact and many others into perspective. In a potential post appoctaliptic world Eli given a mission to carry the last bible to the place that God has ordained encounters events that would take the heart of all people without faith. Eli finaly completes his task having kept the word of God in his heart. The casting is wonderful and I could not imagine a leading cast both good and evil that better portray what the mission of Eli is. The photography is just a bit light on contrast for most of the movie but it plays well in a world close to hell. I have to mention the wonderful job that Mila Kunis did in her role. She plays a young woman who could not know the work of God, and has grown up in a world of the dammed yet she is blessed with love and goodness. Miss Kunis plays this most difficult role very convincingly and with great maturity.

People who give this 1 star, dont seem to understand that a movie such as The Book of Eli is a form of entertainment, which an ensamble of great actors come together and deliver. People become so serious to point out its flaws that their judgement is bias, and one sided. First off. Remember this is a FICTIONAL movie and it carries a twist of religion (that the one star reviews seem to gripe about), the good and the bad, exposistion, rising action, climax, falling action, denouement. Its story covers the basics. Although many people feel queezy about religion like its some sort of big evil repulsive creature, remember to watch this movie with an open mind, and not like one of a 8 year old. This movie is entended to entertain, and it does that. If you have a big freaking problem with religion in general, then skip this movie and quit whining. Otherwise, if you give it a chance, you might actually like this movie. Although it has this religious element, The Book of Eli tries to not keep your mind focused on just that fact. It brings together the gritty action, western kind of feel as Denzel is so on point to maintain, that sometimes you forget about the whole religion theme, the bible, and all that stuff people seem to have such a problem with. I do wish there was a little more scenes with Denzel laying the smackdown on a few people. He has a mission that he is determined to carryout before he dies and nobody is going to stop him from reaching it. Not only does it have the action and the violence that mostly everyone enjoys, but you end up kind of getting drawn to Denzels character and feel drawn into to not just him, but gary oldman playing a fine villain who is determined to seize what denzel has and use it for his own greed and his own agenda. Also, it delivers the twist at the end that if you havent figured out the spoiler from the million other reviews, just makes you go wow. It may not be the greatest movie ever made, but for what its worth, it is a good flick and is worth picking up or at least renting. But like I have said, if you USE AN OPEN MIND to watch this movie you might enjoy it a little more, just a thought.

It has a similar aura to it like the old Mad Max movies, which I didnt mind. But its a whole different plot, and I thought it was clever and well-acted. It was a hoot to see Tom Waits in it, too. When I first saw it, I really hoped for a sequel (which Mila Kunis likely would have had to take over) but it didnt happen.

After seeing this movie twice, I am still amazed at the symbolism and double entendre used to convey thoughts about our waning humanity and disregard for our earth. I highly recommend seeing this movie with friends who enjoy analyzing the meanings implied in the movie. It makes for great discussions about society. While most people focus on the use of the Bible as the object of interest, you can replace it with any other books of knowledge (Koran, Torah, etc.) and the movie loses none of its messages. Turn your attention to the relationships, the moral lessons presented, what can happen when humans are isolated, and more importantly, the order of power when selfish people control our limited resources. This is a treatise on what can happen if we do not pay attention to the signs of our day: our children graduating from high school unable to read, weather changes, iran with weapon grade uranium, wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. If we do not make rapid effective changes in our approach to dealing with each other and our environment, we will sadly leave a world like that depicted in this movie to our children.

Directing, writing, acting, editing and staging are flawless. The story sent in the near future is believable and uncluttered by idiology that so often warps otherwise good films these days. Denzel Washington is at his best!

Excellence in writing, storytelling, and acting. This is a new addition to my all-time favorite movies.

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 lets 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