His notable films included bad boys 1995, independence day 1996, ali 2001, and the men in black series. Its gotta be denzel washington, hes been in movies since the late 80searly 90s and his last role i believe was the book of eli. Fictional characters who are blind braille works blog. Smith, eli article about smith, eli by the free dictionary. Matrix revolutions, neo is blinded by his adversary agent smith near the end of the film. When he was hunting for food in the very beginning and he shot that stray cat. This is internal evidence for son of god being the correct reading. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. He was blind before god healed him so that he could carry the task to deliver the bible west.
The director is acutely aware that gary oldmans character is much more interesting than eli, and the focus of the film substantially shifts for the better to what he wants the. Book of elii am legend by albert hughes, francis lawrence. The book of eli dvd, 2010 the entire country has been destroyed by what appears to have been a nuclear apocalypse 3035 years before. Many were blinded by the flashes in the sky but survived.
Jul 30, 20 eli denzel washington the book of eli in a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, eli fights to protect the sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller. At an isolated house, eli and solara fall into a trap but manage to allay the suspicions of the residents, george and martha, who invite them in for tea. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. His mother was a school administrator and his father was a in 1990, the nbc television network signed smith to star in the sitcom the fresh prince of belair, which launched 1 willard christopher will smith, jr. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene youtube. 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. Also, intrepid actionstars like will smith and loyal german shepherds are the. Smith, death row inmate whose release was championed by william f. Even though many people are saying that smith is a strong contender for the oscar, he says that was not his motivation for making this film. Hes an exspecial forces soldier, spy and assassin who killed on the orders of the british government john smith is wanted for waging a war against his former masters that left a swathe of destruction and dead bodies behind him in the first book in the series. Eli is a wanderer, but the film does not center on his life. Denzel washington plays a rogue postapocalyptic wanderer, but that doesnt mean hes doing some derivative impression of will smith in i am.
In the movie the book of eli was eli blind the entire. Just because the bible is written in braille doesnt mean he is blind. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. Samson, legendary israelite warrior and judge, or divinely inspired leader, renowned for the prodigious strength that he derived from his uncut hair. Im not sure that would happen over the brief duration of the film, but maybe he wasnt fully blind in the film, but had learnt brail in the world before so as to better be able to read. He graduated from yale in 1821 and from andover theological seminary in 1826. Smith is a new york times, usa today, international, and awardwinning bestselling author of science fiction, romance, fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary works for adults, young adults, and children. Will smith s all round nice guy, butterwouldntmelt image has taken a knocking today after a mugshot taken of him when he was 20 years old was printed by the national enquirer. Death as a gift, isolation, sacrificing the few for the many and shelter. Billy animated short covering carnegies back story i am legend includes 4 awesome animated comics. In the bible, eli grew gradually more blind, from partial sight up to the stage of his eyes were set so he could not see. The postapocalypse film may be getting old after films like children of men, the road, i am legend, etc. Jun 26, 2018 despite the two answers you have already received to the contrary, yes the character eli in the book of eli was blind. Learn more about the legend of samson in this article.
The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Oct 11, 2012 the daily mail have published a mugshot taken of will smith back in 1989 when he was arrested for alleged vicious assault that almost left a man blind. He heads west on a mission he does not fully understand but knows he must complete. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Eli smith 18011857 was an american protestant missionary and scholar, born at northford, connecticut. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Is denzel washington blind in the book of eli answers. For much of its running time, the book of eli, the purported comeback film. Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf will. Peter frampton do you feel like we do midnight special 1975 full duration. Eli was blind, if you didnt understand at the end of the movie, there may have been some parts that didnt make that clear. He is not totally blind, for the reason that when they go back in the old cannibal couples house and ask for weapons eli looks at the window to check the surroundings. Apr 03, 2011 i figured since i didnt see that anyone has uploaded this epic fight scene i would do it.
He s just going from point a to point b, and plowing through obstacles. Smith, death row inmate whose release was championed. Ernie smith of red oak says there is no better view than flying into the rising sun. These films definitely raised our blood pressure when it comes to the end of. Will smith has 166 books on goodreads with 1482 ratings.
Hancocks first half is a blast, allowing will smith to be at his snarky best. The earths ozone layer was apparently severely damaged resulting in many being severely burned by uv rays andor blinded. He was practically feeling his way around using his other senses. Denzel portrays the title character of eli, a mysterious man who walks around around a destroyed world carrying a book he believes can save humanity. Dick smith the book of eli bluray region b action a lone warrior, eli denzel washington, walks in a postapocalyptic wasteland that was once america. In april 2007, newsweek called him the most powerful actor in hollywood. He first appeared as a member of the resistance who later became an affiliated puppet of agent smith. He is portrayed in the biblical book of judges chapters 16. Book of eli eli is not blind at least not in this scene. People believe he was blind throughout the whole movie. He sends solara mila kunis, the comely daughter of his blind lover claudia. He says that he was led to the book by a voice in his head, directing him to travel westward to a place it would be safe, and assuring that he would be protected and guided on his journey. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. He was ordained as a congregational minister 1826 and went to malta to work for the american board of commissioners for foreign missions.
In many ways, it reminded me of will smiths role in i am legend. 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, they must first take his life. Bane is a fictional character of the matrix trilogy. It just about had it for me when we found out that eli was blind. As chairman of the house intelligence committee, he received a classified briefing around thanksgiving about russian interference, according to journalist lee smiths book, the plot against the president. Dec 21, 2016 the worlds oldest pilot, an iowan, takes flight on his 99th birthday. Denzel washington, mila kunis, gary oldman, will smith, salli richardson, alice braga. After that he walked up straight to the cat to pick it up. Sep 23, 2011 at the heart of ali smith s exceedingly clever and subtly wrenching new novel, there but for the, is a dinner party guest who locks himself into his hosts spare bedroom between the main. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. As it turns out, humorless road warrior eli washington is blind. He worked in malta until 1829, then in company with h.
According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Will smiths most popular book is just the two of us. She enjoys writing a wide variety of genres that pull her readers into worlds that take them away. How to be successful in life 100 success lessons from will smith. Sorry for the spoiler, but the book that eli is carrying is the bible. At this point, he knows he s dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. Will smith almost blinded man in 1989 vicious assault. Best apocalypse movies about the end of the world scary. Thirty years after a manmade apocalypse, eli denzel washington hikes westward on a quest across. Or just having us imagine a life where wearing blindfolds 247 is the new norm. Will smith, american actor and musician whose charisma, cleancut good looks, and quick wit helped him transition from rap music to acting. The book of eli includes additional scenes a lost tale.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. There was a dead man hanging that dropped as he entered. He has enjoyed success in television, film, and music. The worlds oldest pilot, an iowan, takes flight on his 99th. Dwight traveled through armenia and georgia to persia. Eli is blind and if so, he either trained himself to be able to travel, hunt, shoot, etc. Most likely, redridge is giving solara a chance to escape carnegies regime. Nunes said he was not told of any assessment at the time that russians had actively wanted trump to win, only that the goal of the russia.
In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. How to be successful in life 100 success lessons from will smith rohn, tony on. His principal threat is despotic town leader carnegie oldman, who will stop at nothing to get. Watch the movie very carefully, and its pretty apparent.
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