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The Book of Eli

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Directed by: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Written by: Gary Whitta
Cast: Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson, Michael Gambon
Studio: Warner Bros.
Genre: Action, Thriller
Official Site: thebookofeli.warnerbros.com
Plot: Eli (Denzel Washington) has been on a journey for 30 years, walking west across America after a cataclysmic war that turned the earth into a total wasteland. The world has become a lawless civilization where people must kill or be killed. The barren roads belong to gangs of cutthroats who rob and kill for water, a pair of shoes, a lighter, or just for fun. Eli is a peaceful man who only acts in self defense, and becomes a warrior with unbelievable killing skills when he is challenged. After the war and the "Big Flash", Eli was guided by a higher power to a hidden book and given the task of protecting the book and taking it to its final destination. Eli guards the book with his life, because he knows that the book is the only hope that humanity has for its future.

Review:

I almost didn't see this movie, but I am very glad I did. I saw the 5 out of 10 JimmyO gave it and I was close to passing it up. Even with all my anticipation I was thinking of doing this. He said that there was no originality with the movie. The closest things I can think of when I think of this movie is the fallout video game series, and Max Max, which I don't think share much in common with this movie other than the post apocalyptic world. The film shots were gorgeous. I loved every minute of seeing the very believable world. The score was SO perfect for the movie. Denzel of coarse made this movie bad ass with his strong acting chops. I thought Gary Oldman did another fine job as playing a ruthless villain. The eye candy was a sight to see of coarse with Mila Kunis. I thought she was a odd choice on casting's part, but she did good surprisingly. Strong movie overall, go check it out for yourself in the theater and then on blu ray when available.

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