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      The Book of Eli

      R Released Jan 15, 2010 1 hr. 52 min. Adventure Action List
      47% 210 Reviews Tomatometer 64% 250,000+ Ratings Audience Score Thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named Eli (Denzel Washington) marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for humanity's redemption. Only one other man (Gary Oldman) understands the power of what Eli carries, and he is determined to take it for himself. Though Eli prefers peace, he will risk death to protect his precious cargo, for he must fulfill his destiny to help restore mankind. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 13 Buy Now

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      It's 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 fun into the kind of post-apocalyptic wasteland filmgoers have seen more than enough of lately.

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      Curtis D This movie is awesome and to see critics nail it here is disappointing. It's a great story, fantastic acting by Denzel, action, and has a twist you don't see coming. Watch it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review Nathan W Denzel's performance is incredible. The plot is intriguing. This is a textbook example of a perfect twist. A must see film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review Arthur R Uma premissa boa em um filme mediano, O Livro de Eli é um daqueles filmes que consegue apresentar uma proposta diferente, porém, falha em executa-la com precisão, deixando aquele gosto amargo de que poderia ser melhor. A direção dos irmãos Hughes talvez seja um dos pontos baixos do filme, abusando da fotografia mais acinzentada e errando a mão nas cenas de ação. A atuação do Denzel como Eli é excelente, além de representar muito bem a mensagem que o longa quer passar. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/06/24 Full Review Blaydin B An amazing movie on a post apocalyptic wasteland, definitely better than any other movie about such that I've ever seen! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/02/24 Full Review Kiss K the movie might've been an above average film for its time, driven by Denzel Washington's compelling performance. While Washington excelled in his role, the movie's desolate wasteland aesthetic felt overdone. However, the film's strength lies in its gripping plot twist at the end, although the side character's decision to return lacks clear justification. Despite its flaws, The Book of Eli remains a memorable and thought-provoking, anchored by Washington's powerhouse acting. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/24 Full Review Victoria P One of the best films. I literally love it. The meaning, the actors, how it is filmed, are all exemplary. Could watch it again and again . Timeless x Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Ed Koch The Atlantic This picture is one big waste of time, including that of the actors and those in the audience who pay to see it. Jan 16, 2018 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online The Book Of Eli is just one hot mess with choppy biblical undertones... The filmmakers just tried to get too deep with something that was not fully developed. Rated: D+ Sep 11, 2017 Full Review Dwight Brown National Newspaper Publishers Association Post-apocalypse films are a dime a dozen, so what makes The Book of Eli so different? Not much, except an evangelical subplot that is not strong enough to be this film's savior. Rated: 1.5/4 Nov 8, 2016 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The most admirable aspect of the production is its use of Washington in a samurai-esque role. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 25, 2023 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) A violent action spectacle. [Full review in Spanish] Oct 26, 2022 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Directors Albert and Allen Hughes lean into the allegorical elements, making it a badlands spaghetti western by way of a holy mission and a science fiction frontier thriller that embraces the possibility of miracles. Mar 20, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named Eli (Denzel Washington) marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for humanity's redemption. Only one other man (Gary Oldman) understands the power of what Eli carries, and he is determined to take it for himself. Though Eli prefers peace, he will risk death to protect his precious cargo, for he must fulfill his destiny to help restore mankind.
      Director
      Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes
      Executive Producer
      Steve Richards, Susan Downey, Erik Olsen
      Screenwriter
      Gary Whitta
      Distributor
      Warner Bros. Pictures
      Production Co
      Silver Pictures
      Rating
      R (Some Brutal Violence|Language)
      Genre
      Adventure, Action
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 15, 2010, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 15, 2014
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $94.8M
      Sound Mix
      SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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