Review of The Book of Eli (2010) by Danny R — 17 Feb 2013
An engrossing futuristic thriller that is a visually stunning epic with a strong sense of storytelling. Denzel Washington in a compelling and charismatic performance plays a mysterious stranger named Eli, who fights his way across a post-apocalyptic wasteland that is America, in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
He has spent the last 30 years on this hellish journey after a cataclysmic world war destroyed civilization as we know it. Eli is a one-man army with impeccable combat skills, who with his sword can slice his way through murderous pillaging marauders in a instant.
When Eli stops at a violent small town he encounters one of the last remaining old-time gang bosses, Camegie, played by Gary Oldman who is in top form and at his unhinged best. Camegie wants the sacred book so he can create his own version of civilization.
There is enough dynamic action, chases, shoot-outs and fighting to keep the audiences fascinated and entertained. Superb direction by the Hughes Brothers, Allen and Albert Hughes, and fine supporting performances by Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Bates, Evan Jones, Michael Gambon, Tom Waits, and Francis De La Tour.
A captivating motion picture. Highly Recommended.
This review of The Book of Eli (2010) was written by Danny R on 17 Feb 2013.
The Book of Eli has generally received positive reviews.
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