In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The book of eli original motion picture soundtrack by various. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road with its ashladen wastelands and crazed cannibals.
The book of eli soundtrack panoramic by atticus ross youtube. 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. Sample credits foot fungus contains an interpolation of drop it like its hot, performed by snoop dogg and pharrell. All 45 songs from the the book of eli 2010 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks. The thing is, all the marketing for the film has played up the action. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Once upon a time in america written by ennio morricone. Theres just so much to it, the use of synthesized and orchestral music beautifully conveys the blind manversushumans theme of the movie. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting eli s canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in the house. What is the song at the end of the book of eli answers. The trees stripped of their bark and white like ghosts.
Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Its so darn pretty, and it has a great actor at its core, but it just doesnt add up to much other than silliness by the time end credits roll. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. What song plays during the end credits of the book of eli. The bible that eli carries is hardbound, with a locking brass clasp. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Despite his extensive work in television and cinema, this marks ross debut into feature film scoring. The book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis unwavering faith as he honors god with his life and follows gods will no matter how hard the journey may be. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. Check out the book of eli original motion picture soundtrack by various artists on amazon music. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the official.
Jan 15, 2010 in the postapocalyptic future, material possessions are used as money and water is scarce. The final plot twist is creative, unexpected, and poetically just. The book of eli 2010 soundtrack complete list of songs. The book of eli written by gary whitta june 21, 2007 a civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed. Consider supporting allmusic in one of the following ways. Hammerhead productions visual effects as hammerhead productions, inc. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. The book of eli should shoot to the top of your netflix queue. Directed by 2 writing credits 1 cast 62 produced by 14 music by 3 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1. The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road. Jan 25, 2010 what song plays during the end credits of the book of eli. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Okay, this is the first 2010 film ive seen, but you know what i mean. 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.
Advanced search watchlist sign in the book of eli 2010 poster the book of eli 2010. But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Yes, it has a few action sequences, and one of them is a real doozie.
The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Original motion picture soundtrack the book of eli atticus ross disclaimer. How can you mend a broken heart written by barry gibb and robin gibb performed by al green courtesy of hi records by arrangement with fat possum. But eli denzel washington has a book that could save the human. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book. Unable to read the bible in braille, carnegie gary oldman begs claudia jennifer beals to help him. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. When carnegie seeks to take the book from eli, eli is miraculously unharmed as the minions shoot at him walking away. The movie goes from being an interesting and stylish postapocalyptic samurai movie to one of the stranger gospel films ever made. Its not the end credits and i cant find the name anywhere. We see elis faith remain steadfast as he faces many trials and tribulations, including. Eli gelb bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history ny based actor. Allow ads on allmusic by whitelisting this site or disabling your ad blocker.
But eli denzel washington has a book that could save the human race. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. 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. 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. Spectacular is what describes atticus ross score for the book of eli. Endoftheworld scenarios are all the rage at the movies. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. In the postapocalyptic future, material possessions are used as money and water is scarce.
Its clear that with a more sophisticated script to back it up, the book of eli could have been a lot better, but for a portrayal of society at the end of all prosperity and hope, it really. What is the song called that plays at the very end of the movie when solara is scrolling through the ipod and walking. The song youre looking for is most likely the journey by atticus ross. When we come to the end of the world as we know it, youll be glad you did, as your path to survival will be assured. The book of eli soundtrack, music by composer atticus ross. What is the name of the instrumental song on elis final prayer.
The basic plot of the book of eli, is that eli whose name we dont learn until the end of the film is in possession of the only surviving bible. You can find it on the official movie soundtrack, itunes or. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either.
He travels crosscountry with it, fighting to protect it from corrupt vigilantes and selfish survivors. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. It starts near when hes lying down on the bench reciting the bible and ends just after the girl leaves to go home. Jan 02, 2010 eli refuses to fornicate with her and even teaches her how to pray something that is alien to her because the knowledge of god has been lost in this depraved uncivilized postapocalyptic world. The characters are very well acted, the action is fluid and well choreographed, and the setting seeps into your skin, immersing the viewer in a world devoid of faith but in desperate need of salvation. What is the music playing when eli dictates in the book at the end.
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