The Book of Eli

Just when I thought the post apocalyptic thing was getting old directors The Hughes Brothers give us the first great film of 2010. The Book of Eli follows a man with something very important to protect. Taking place 30 years after a nuclear war Earth has become a wasteland, and humans have become worse. Eli played by Denzel in what I think may be his most physical role is in possession of the last bible on Earth, and he will stop at nothing to protect it. He has been travelling alone since after the war, running into some violent people on his travels and as we learn very quickly, he can take care of himself. For the most part Eli has never ran into any real trouble until he passes though the only place for miles that can be passed for a functioning town. The man running this town is our villain played by Gary Oldman who always plays a good villain. He has been having his men search for books over the years looking for one in particular. I'm pretty sure you've figured this out, but if you haven't, Eli is in possession of the last one on Earth. The plot thickens. The Book of Eli is more than what you are expecting from the trailers, so much more. In a world that is so politically correct and afraid to discuss religion The Book of Eli does just that with no fear of how audiences my react. It is a story of faith. Eli continues on his mission with no fear because he is led every step of the way by faith. It also explores the fact the some people want to use the bible as a weapon instead of a way to get closer to God. I love this movie for the way it makes us think about how much more grateful we should be for all the things in our lives, and how it shows us that through faith so much is possible, even the impossible. The Hughes Brothers have explored so boldly the state of religion today and gives us a different and honest perspective of where we are heading. This brother director team also knows how to move the camera during and action sequence, using some of the most interesting camera work in a action movie I've seen since The Matrix. As far as Denzel of course he is good in this movie, but with him being so physical he gives us something we've never seen from him, he kicks some serious ass. The Book of Eli is great movie from start to finish and rivals any movie with a message to give.

5 out of 5

one luv, Toinne

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