THE BOOK OF ELI (Why We Should Never Forget The Past) EXPLAINED
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2021
- The Book of Eli is a 2010 American post-apocalyptic neo-western that follows, Eli, a nomad in a post-apocalyptic world is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the West Coast of the United States.
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one of the most underrated denzel performance.. reminds me of fallout new vegas
Definitely sum correlation, scarce water , having to barter
Even the font is the same.....just needed supermutants and his ipod bring a pipboy.
You can't expect God to do all the work
Like a blind Joshua Graham
@@kroposman2302 "The time for talk has passed, the Lord's work must be done."
"Walk by faith, not by sight."
"Do not trust your eyes, they will deceive you."
Yes
"You cannot see, of all things to live in darkness must be the worst."
"Fear is the only darkness. You think i cannot see. What do you hear?"
"I hear the water, i hear the birds."
"Do you hear your own heartbeat?"
"No. Old man how is it that you hear these things?"
"Young man, how is it that you do not?"
And faith won't?
“Seeing is believing”
Walk by faith = Trust your life God
Not by sight = Dont put your trust on earthly things
This is most definitely one of my favorite post-apocalyptic movies. Denzel Washington is definitely badass in this one, playing almost like a Blind Monk character.
Do I smell DnD
Like the one from rouge one!
W
Blind Fury with Rutger Hauer. Agreed!
I know it aint a religous movie or it kinda is, but I consider it as one and I think is the best at it.
To see two legends like Gary Oldman and Denzel Washington together. Is really incredible to watch.
Loved there interactions, Oldman really made me mad which is a testament to his acting skills.
The day I watched this was actually hours after I felt God in my life for the first time, I had been going through a bad depression for months I had been seeking help medically but it wasn't helping. I started reading the Bible and seeking help from God I realized I couldn't do it. I had always thought Walk by faith not by sight was a very important part of my life I had struggled a lot in my life and I always kept going in my faith in something rather than what I could see. I went to bed one night and when I woke up it was like a fire I had never felt was burning in me. I love I can not describe, it was so powerful I cried. I realized God answered my prayers. Later that day I was on Netflix scrolling through and I went over this movie two or three times, I don't normally watch Netflix so it has to be interesting.. Ended up saying "let me watch this". I remember hearing that line of scripture and realized God was speaking to me in the Holy Spirit. I skipped over that movie multiple times and felt the need to watch it. I immediately declared Jesus Christ as my lord and savior. Now three years later I work in ministry and have completely changed my life.
Best movie I've ever watched ;)
@ RobGFiness
How inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
That's great buddy God is great happy to see that you're doing well. I hope the best for you in the future.
May Allah help you. Amiin
Amazing story
God bless
The fight scene under the bridge has to be one of the greatest fight scenes in film, ever.
Saw so much in a the darkness
Makes it even more badass the fact that you realize at the end of the movies he's blind
the bar fight was badass too.
@Ryan Mosey crazy because he said one of lol
“How did you do that”
I honest took a while to realise eli was blind which impressed me even more
As a man of faith, a Christian, this is one of my favorite films, especially in the post-apocalyptic genre. Most films would go for the usual zombie outbreak setting. This strived to do something different, and, to me, it succeeded quite well. One of the best fight scenes to this day, too, having fights that last long enough with enemies that actually attack all at once.
I wonder if they'll ever make a movie like this for the MusIims to be hyped over
I’ve always liked to think that the story of Eli is one that would be placed within future iterations of the Bible of that world. A blind prophet, crossing a desert wasteland with the sole purpose of preserving the word of his god. I feel like that’s a story that would fit quite nicely in the Bible.
Edit: Amazing how even talking about this sort of thing seems to bring out the angriest people on the internet.
Could be third testament far future.
If you read the book of Jeremiah he ends up almost exactly like Eli, a lone prophet walking in a destroyed city finding for survivors to immigrate to a better place where they end up killing him.
Not enough slavery and rape to fit well.
@Gon get ya And thus the title -- The Book of Eli. That's pretty much how this movie came to be. Someone had the exact same thought that you did, and they wrote a screenplay, and the studio executives and the producers saw something worthwhile and profitable in it, and behold! We have a movie that has been relatively successful thanks to one person's commonplace and brilliant idea.
@@jhauptmann9850 There's always that one guy, who reads one verse out of context and blurts out this.🤣
One of my all time favorite movies. 'The book of Eli' and 'The Road 'are definitely the top two post apocalyptic movies.
The road is a great movie
@@GianniEndo If you haven't read the book, I encourage you to do so. I wish you and yours good health, good fortune and long life.
Denzel Washington is easily one of the best actors of modern Hollywood.
"King Kong ain't got sh*t on me!"
"Yall just live here!!!"
Great actor yes
But limited range in characters IMO.
@@thegunslinger1363 😂🤣 I love that line in training day it is iconic !
I know Denzel Washington can act.
The soundtracks to this movie are amazing in their own…really makes you feel connected to the story.
Absolutely!
I've been making a place of my favorite scores and didn't think of this one. Yes, it's great and will be added to my list.
I really enjoy the fact that Oldman's character is 100% egocentric and literally cannot see the religious text. This speaks volumes to the screenplay writing and symbolism at play.
Bingo.
I also like how when the mother touches the book she immediately knows what it is, then is like, “nah fuck you,” and walks away
Because it's in braille, fool. There is no text, only little bumps on the paper, which he clearly sees.
‘Seeing they may see and not perceive,
And hearing they may hear and not understand;
-Mark 4:12
I think this verse is a factor in terms of what contributed to that specific symbolism in the film.
@@bigguy7353 Are you joking, or just a bit slow? The entire point is that it was Oldman's character that was truly blind.
This is why I highly value History is to always remember we walk those path before.
My mind was blown when they revealed he was blind. I had to rewatch the movie just to see the clues. Like how he opens the door ect. This is one of my favorite movies for so many reasons. The old hillbilly cannibals, the movie just goes too quick. The cast is spectacular.
One thing people miss is that he isn't actually blind until he starts reciting the Bible.
@@FernandoMartinez-pv1id When I rewatched there were signs that he could not see. Using his hand to detect the lighter, the way he opens door with a touch check, the use of the sense of smell. I think, he was blind the entire time. He "walked by faith not by sight". I thought that was more clear on the next couple of times through.
@@elliottberkley I noticed at the end that his eyes turned white as soon as he started reciting it. He was always looking around and could see specific things. He looked people in the eye as well. I interpreted it as God gave him sight for his faith and as soon as his mission was complete, he no lpnger needed it.
@@FernandoMartinez-pv1id I took that as the light hitting his eyes just right to reveal, the ah ha moment. Surprise, he's been blind the whole time. I say that because, his sight (mattering) never occurred to me until that moment. Even the brail I just chalked off as if some people just read brail. Lol. I have to rewatch now. Which never disappoints.
Another clue was at the cannibals house when they fall into the pit. Because she can’t read and he can’t read because he’s blind
I wasn’t aware he was blind until right at the end and when he started dictating the Bible from the start that gave me goosebumps, I’m not religious but I do believe in higher power of some form, and the way he read those lines really gave me goosebumps when I first saw it.
That's kind of the point though. It wouldn't have been the same movie if you knew from the start he was blind.
Yeah, the movie is good on a rewatch. You spot so many little details that give it away.
I noticed that he was blind the first time seeing the movie. It had to many tell-tell signs if you were paying attention.
He wasn't blind until the ending when he finally recited the book in full.
@@FernandoMartinez-pv1id lol, that would had been a miracle in the movie.
I loved how Eli was blind it reminded us that this movie is spiritual
Crazy Reveal: Eli is Blind but Sees and Walks by Faith in God. The Villan opens the Last Bible and Finds its in Braille, which the Blind can Only Read. Love this Story.
Finding out he was blind completely blew my mind the first time around!
5:19 if you look closely, you can see one of the books is a US Army Survival Manual, making the point Carnegie wants to manipulate people because otherwise he'd prioritize knowledge that helps everyone
Great observation!
I just watched this and am going to rewatch it with my bf, ive always loved this movie as a kid, I grew up Christian and I didn't hear about many movies like this one, and with how things are now in my life it's nice to be reminded of faith
@ Alexis Chavez
Hoping all is well Alexis. I’m praying for you 🙏🏻❤️
I love this movie! An amazing cast, storyline and a spectacular visualization of a post apocalypse. A solid 10/10. One of my favorite scenes is at bar, when Eli is confronted by the bikers from the road. Gruesome but elegant all the same. The discovery of his blindness leads one to hit play again, after the movie concludes.
Absolutely loved this movie. I watch it a couple of times a year. One thing I did notice. As the movie progresses, it gets less bleak and becomes more colorful. A star-studded cast including 3 from Harry Potter!
"The Book of Eli" has been one of my favorites since I was younger, and you did an excellent job describing the deeper meaning of the film, as always. Keep up the great work brother, you always have me hooked.
Fahrenheit 451, probably one of the only times I’ve loved a book to read and take notes on in school.
This movie is so dope. It also features some amazing camera work.
I sort of feel real silly, I watched this movie along time ago and loved it. I never realized Eli was blind UNTIL NOW!?! I just thought he knew how to read braille, Even had an argument with a friend once who told me he was blind and I didn't believe him! Gives a new meaning for me to this: John 9:25 Whether he is a sinner
Or not I do not know. I once was blind but now I see.
I once told my ex when she texted me she can't sleep there is no rest for the wicked Isaiah 48:22 she never texted me agian
I can not wait for your video on Equilibrium! I love that movie! Especially the last scene.
It’s one of my personal favourites. Got me into wanting to understand the meaning of films when I was a kid reading 1984 and Brave New World at school :)
@@filmcomicsexplained the puppies :'(
@@filmcomicsexplained 1984 was one of the best books I ever read. Orwell was a genius before his time.
I’ve been waiting for this vid for the longest time! Thank you FCE!!!!
4:30 Carnegie is comparable to a slave master. Control the text, control the mind. It provides fear of retaliation from a supreme being and convinces them they are inferior. That’s why a slave that was able to read was a dangerous person.
Dave Chapelle even had that joke about a Black slave debating whether to stop at a stop sign, while a white cop is looking at him. Does bypass the sign and commit a traffic infraction, or, does he stop and show that he can read the sign?
Great video 🤙🏽 I ended up subbing
This is simply one of the best of Denzel Washington and of post apocalyptic movies.
Some of the greatest choreography. Visceral, beautiful performances all around
I've loved this movie for as long as I can remember. I'm so glad to finally seeing more people give it the praise it deserves.
I thought it was a cool movie but for my christian mother this movie was one of the most inspirational movies she's ever seen about the strength of having faith. I think it shows that there is a hidden brilliance in this movie that some of us can't see
This movie has a very powerful meaning. Seeing it again now that I’m older I have a better understanding of the message, very very under rated movie.
For me this is one my favorite post apocalyptic movies. I love the subtle world building along with the themes of religion and preservation of knowledge.
Denzel has incredible presence on screen.
On screen and in real life. His interviews and everyday interactions with people are legendary :)
@@filmcomicsexplained Agreed a truly fine actor and human being.
I had totally missed that the book was placed in between the religious texts! I love how, as you said, the movie exposes the virtues and flaws Christianity and if I dare, faith in general, in hopes to give a balanced assestment. Specially for people in the most in the post-apocalypse one could argue that the world was either in the most dire need of a message of salvation and the idea of a better tomorrow through faith; or at their most vulnerable to be manipulated through the text by corrupt, power hungry and brain washing tyrants trying to capitalize in the people's desperation. I for one found myself asking myself what would be the effects of any widespread religion in that world, undependently of the intentions of the person carrying the main message may be benevolent, for a world in such a desperate need of hope. Amazing movie and thanks for the review!
Can't wait to watch your Equilibrium video. Love that movie.
It’s soo good
Criminally underrated movie. Very glad to see the comments and how many people connected with this film. This is going to become a cult classic.
Im truly sad that they never made a second one, the ending made it out to be that she will pick up his mantle and carry on.
But what new story could it tell? Eli completed his mission and restored the Word in the wasteland.
@@Mudoh415 I dont know, but why leave the ending the way they did if they were never going to continue it?
Denzel has only done one sequel in his entire career (Equilizer 2) so most likely he never planned on doing a sequel for Eli.
Lets get this man to a million his videos are always high quality and entertaining
One of my most favorite youtubers covering one of my top 3 movies?! This is what pure happiness feels like 😌
After this movie and the movie “The Road,” i always think to myself “this could be my last cheeseburger or shower or anything.”
It made me appreciate things more
Thanks for breaking this one down. One of my favorites that many have missed out on. I liked the tension and the feel-good ending.
It was a genius plot twist when it was revealed that he’s been blind the whole time
Denzel is an amazing actor, I've been watching his movies since Glory and he never disapoints. This movie is among his top in my opinion and the fact he gets to go against another amazing actor like Gary Oldman is just the icing on the cake. I can not wait to watch your video on Equilibrium, another amazingly good and underrated movie.
This movie touched me when I first seen it years ago being in active addiction a lot transpired to my current lifestyle….I felt as if my life was like their post apocalyptic world and that the word of god was my only saving grace and by the time I seen it I had been to rehab countless times and tried relocating. I believe in god and the Bible and it had helped….I’ve had relapses since but been clean for a while now but I do play a lot of video games but my mom and wife say it’s a better addiction
Hang tough, buddy. Lean on your faith and loved ones. They are there to help.
I loved this movie. A real unexpected gem
Yeah I know I saw this in theaters.
Your videos are always succinct and a wonderful starting point for anyone wishing to look into these various works
tremendously underrated film with an excellent musical score.... every time I re-watch it I'm entertained.
Good morning
Good morning!
At first I didn't understand the book of Eli but then my mom broke it down for me and now it makes sense
I friggin LOVE this flick. Very underated while very thought provoking 😁
I like how your scripts sound like an essay when you pay attention to it. Very entertaining
Thanks for another great vid 👍
Its funny. Minor critique. You said eli was shot and the bible taken. But, eli gave it away then he was shot.
He was "told" not to let anyone touch the book. Notice the moment he does let some one else touch it. A bullet finally hits him... With lightning as it happens.... Like many figures in the bible, he decides not to trust and it cost him
Amazing observation!
Like honestly though, gods supposed to be our father right? So I grew up without a dad most of my life, but honestly, I’d rather have an absent father then one who constantly tests my faith in him. He made us right? We didn’t ask him to bring us into this realm? So how messed up is it that he hold us to such a high standard? All the while, we are told not to tempt the lord. What about the story of job? God and Satan made a bet to see if job would lose his mind or remain faithful while they both took turns torturing this poor man. A man who never questioned god in the place? Sounds like the plot of The Dark Knight.
@@Ifuddontlikeitwatchsomthinelse id argue were not held to such a high standard, out side of trust Yahushua sacrifice, and be filled and guided by the holy spirit. Reason being, God did make us. And he does know our hearts are ,accroding to Scripture, deceitful and desperately wicked.the whole point is we need help.
@@Ifuddontlikeitwatchsomthinelse but the movie isnt really about the gospel at all. I wouldn't even call this a Christian movie. Its more of just a faith based movie
@@greatfox232 see well that’s the issue, I suppose, if god made us in his own image, and god is all perfect, then why and how exactly did our hearts become deceitful and wicked. Oh right cuz daddy tested eve and of course, she failed.
But really, if you think about it for one and a half seconds, you will realize that it’s not because god made her wicked, but because she was human and god had nothing to do with her creation.
Awesome content! Keep up the good work man!
Will do, thank you :)
Great vid as always!
I love how Eli basically memorised the whole book just in case of the worst but that begs the question, why did he need it if he could literally tell anyone to record what he said just so it can be mass produced.....I mean HE literally is a walking bible in a sense.
He explains that in the movie when he loses it.
Eli: It was, I was carrying and reading it everyday, got so caught up in protecting it, I forgot to live by what I'd learnt from it
Solara: And what's that?
Eli: To do more for others than you do for yourself
@Archie the Bible was written for blind people in a specific dot formation that only he knew about (or were you making a joke I didn't catch)
Thus the book of Eli, he is the book El it's code the book of El Eli is God . Note he is shot in the side his arms go outward the cross.
@@saintjames1995 Sacrifice
One of my favorite movies of all time and I'm an atheist. This movie was about having faith and was done well.
I adore this movie, I put it right up the top with my favorites and I've had people roll their eyes at me for it
VERY well done!
Watched this with my uncle when I was younger,really good stuff
One of my favoite post apocalyse movies. Very underrated
I remember some Priest who did a review saying the Film was about Modern society losing faith in god.
Which isn't the point of the Film.
Obviously.
Since the Priest is just doing what the Main Villain is doing.
Yeah he didn't understand that the point was that people have FORGOTTEN the words of God.
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Pretty Good analysis.
Congrats.
What an excellent analysis nyat one of your best ones yet
I love the idea that he was blind because it makes him more badass. That being said I have a few questions, how was he able to shoot the cat, and the bird out of the sky? Also how was he able to shoot all the bad guys and fight them. Example of this would be when he uses the Barretta to shoot like 3 dudes off the roof.
I know I’m only like a year late but figured I’d chime in.
He’s able to use echolocation to “see” where things are. He doesn’t shoot the cat until it meows first. He doesn’t shoot the snipers off the roof until they shoot first (their gunshots echo off the buildings and he’s able to tell where they are that way).
This is also why he randomly clicks throughout the movie, jingles his necklace when Solara’s mom asks where he’s at, etc.
In the fight scene towards the beginning, he backs up underneath the bridge so he can use echolocation to “see” where the bad guys are. The echo of the chainsaw bounces off the walls, revealing where they are to him. This is why he saves the chainsaw guy for last.
Also the reason why his machete has holes in it is so it can whistle through the air, thus causing noise and helping him “see” where his attackers are.
The answer is simple and it’s said plainly in the movie. He walks by faith, not sight. As in he’s not the doing the things he’s doing on his own, he’s merely surrendering himself and allowing his body to act as a conduit for the will of god. You could say that for all intents and purposes it’s god or one of his angels pulling the trigger and swinging the blade.
What’s happening in the movie is a very literal interpretation of a core Christian principle (I.E. surrendering of the self for the greater glory of god) and it leads to some exceptional scenes in the film.
Scary how we are so close to the reality of this movie 😬.
Hope it comes sooner
Great music at the end!
A highly underrated and fantastic film. A must watch. Glad to see this critique on it.
This might seem random. But I love your profile picture.
He wasn't blind hence why he wore sun glasses at day and not by night....his sight was returned to him for his task
If you rewatch the movie after finding out he's blind, you see subtle hints of it throughout the movie. Like feeling around for things, reacting to sounds, enhanced smell.
Also being blind wouldn't be a reason to not wear shades. Blind doesn't equal black nothingness vision. The sun would still burn his eyes if he didnt wear them.
The thing is the movie tells you with the way he moves and processes smell and noise that he was blind prior to the apocalypse hints why he can read braille he was given sight for his journey but kept the mannerisms of a blind person cause sight was new to him and when he dies at the end his eyes get cloudy because his job is done and he no longer needs sight
Very profound movie that I love. Cheers everyone.
Excellent video.
It’s finally happened. I requested this 3yrs ago. Glad I am still alive to see it.
Love the movie Denzel Washington gives a great performance in this as usual.
"We should never forget the past."
*Proceeds to watch 2021 unfold on the same things done in the past that lead to tyranny and opression.*
Alright time to get ready for another conflict age.
sadly yes but history is the greatest teacher. people making the mistakes of the past gives you the advantage if you know history.
Just watched the film, and God why isn't this film already legendary at this point? It's thought provoking, action scenes were well-choreographed, cast is great, and plot twists are amazing. Definitely one of those movies that you have to watch atleast two times to catch all the tiny, hidden details and whatnot.
Also, thanks for this analysis. You made me praise this movie even more by explaining some of the ideas I've missed.
This one is one of my favorite movies; thanks for the video!
Okay, this and Fury Road are tied for my all-time favorite post-apocalyptic movies
have you seen The Road with Virgo Mortinsen, and 28 weeks later and the girl with all the gifts
@@Tahokmusic I haven't seen girl with all the gifts, the 28 weeks movies are good and the road was just too depressing for me
start stocking up now on Cat Oil
Great job! Describing this movie .
Right on point.
I'm so excited for Equilibrium! I remember watching that movie when I was really young and it left an imprint on me, made me seek out books like 1984 and Fahrenheit 451.
Love the video. It's so interesting that the only "religious wars" we are familiar with are the crusades. I wonder to myself is this because of the dominance of western historical preservation? I only hear about religious wars in European influenced spaces. Also love the outro music!
The Islamic wars into Europe predate the crusades and are rather forgotten as they aren't being taught or really even talked about. They occurred over a much longer period of time, in much more countries, with much more battles and slaves taken. I think Spain alone had over 200 battles occur within its borders. It's something that should be mentioned when people talk about great religious wars of the past.
It's quite funny that the crusades are first to be mentioned in a discussion about religious wars, yet the Islamic wars, which preceded the crusades and are still carried out to this day, aren't mentioned at all. I suspect some bias is at play.
“And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.” John 21:25
Ok?
Amazing movie with so much symbolism and meaning.
I do remember seein' this in the cinema and lovin' it...
but i never saw it again...
Maybe I'll rewatch it!
This is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I think it's very underrated. I'm not a religious man by any stretch of the imagination, but Book of Eli hits the nail on the head when it comes to theocratic conflict. Both Eli and Carnegie are right in their outlook of The Bible, but ultimately the Curator is the one who has it. The Bible is a tool, and how it's used depends on the person weilding it. It can be a beacon of hope and guide to moralistic good, or it can be a weapon, used to cut down anyone who dissents and strays out of line. But ultimately it's information that shouldn't be neglected or lost.
If you were to ever be a professor at college, your class would be the only one I actually 100% pay attention too XD the way you talk is captivating
Thank you very much!❤️🙏
Never bring a chainsaw to a machete fight.
Never bring yourself to a Denzel fight.
@@filmcomicsexplained BWAHAHA 🤣
I love how you exclusively talk about Christianity and war. Let's talk about Mohammed
There's definitely a lot to unpack there, but not really relevant for this movie.
the sad part about this, is in our current world today so many people willfully ignore the past and every bit of history from books to photos to film and documentaries and even living testaments from older folks who lived through events and go on a repeat the same mistakes again
Another of my favourite movies! Yay! This movie is really pretty deep. And Denzel Washington's acting was pretty stellar. I was so surprised when the character Eli was revealed to be blind the first time I watched it.
The only gripe I have with this movie
is that Eli is supposed to be carrying a whole braille Bible. Braille bibles are comprised of numerous large volumes.
I love the music you picked for this video. The only source of knowledge is experience. Your own experience or the experience of others. I was one of those kids who had to touch fire to see if if was hot I learned from my mistakes.
The power of belief in this movie is awesome.
Outstanding synopsis. Thank you.
Great breakdown man! I love this movie
Dude the fact you mentioned EQUILIBRIUM!! One of the most underrated movies of all time! And F451 too. Makes me wonder... does modern day Hollywood want the public to forget these stories were ever made? 🤔