Review of The Book of Eli (2010) by Smith T — 25 Mar 2018

Fresh and smart, "The Book of Eli" is an underrated and under appreciated film.

This review of The Book of Eli (2010) was written by Smith T on 25 Mar 2018.

The Book of Eli has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kyle R (561) on 02 Jun 2017

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By Peter Z (131) on 19 Oct 2017

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