Some will kill to have it. He will kill to protect it.|Jan. 11, 2010|United States|118 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Science;Fiction;Thriller
Description: “The Book of Eli” (2010) is a gripping post-apocalyptic film set thirty years after a nuclear catastrophe devastates the United States. The story follows Eli, a resourceful wanderer with exceptional survival and combat skills, as he journeys across the desolate wasteland. While hunting for water, he arrives at a crumbling town controlled by a ruthless warlord named Carnegie, who is determined to find a specific book to solidify his power over the inhabitants.
Eli interacts with the town’s residents, including a store owner who helps recharge his portable music player. After facing and defeating a gang of bikers, Eli catches Carnegie’s attention. Carnegie, realizing Eli’s literacy, tries to recruit him but is refused. Suspecting Eli possesses the book he seeks, Carnegie orders his mistress’s daughter, Solara, to seduce Eli. However, Eli resists her advances but shares a meal with her, revealing his religious devotion.
The next morning, Carnegie discovers Eli owns the last remaining copy of the Bible, a book he has desperately sought. Eli manages to escape but is confronted by Carnegie and his men. In the ensuing battle, Eli emerges unscathed, while Carnegie is wounded. Solara joins Eli briefly but is left behind. When she is attacked by bandits, Eli returns to save her, and they continue their journey westward. Eli explains his mission: to protect the Bible, which is the final surviving copy after all others were destroyed following the war.
This intense and thought-provoking film explores themes of faith, survival, and the power of knowledge in a shattered world.
Cast director: Albert Hughes
Cast actor: Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Beals, Michael Gambon, Tom Waits, Frances de la Tour, Evan Jones, Joe Pingue
Original name: The Book of Eli