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The Book of Eli
(2010),
Directors: Hughes Brothers, rated R for violence,
language
Some
will kill to have it. He will kill to protect it.
  Starring:
Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson,
Jennifer Beals, Frances de la Tour, Michael Gambon
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"People had more than
they needed, people didn't know what was precious and what
wasn't,
people threw away things they kill each other for now." -
Eli
Why watch this?
Denzel adds a level of gravitas to this post-apocalyptic
thriller.
Plot Summary: In a
desolate, post-apocalyptic world, a solitary wanderer named Eli
journeys westward with a precious, mysterious book. He is driven
by a mission to protect this book, which he believes holds the
key to humanity's future. Along the way, he encounters
challenges from a ruthless leader who desperately wants the book
for himself.
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Dad's Preview:
Set after the end of the world (and filmed in muted tones), a
lone man wanders the brutal wasteland. He is stoic, independent,
and lethally capable of defending himself. This is not a world
for the weak. Denzel gives this loner a humanistic side, as he
fights to survive in this dystopian landscape. It was a good
idea to team Washington up with Mila Kunis, then have
them square off against master actor Gary Oldman. His
humanity gives this film hope in an otherwise hopeless
wasteland. |
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Alcon
Entertainment, Silver Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures |
