The premise of eli centers around the biblenot just as a book or an object of immense cultural value, but as a source of power. In the book of eli, washington plays eli you did realize that, right. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. Everything wrong with the book of eli in minutes or. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, god promised to punish his family, resulting. For the third time in four months, after 2012 and the road, the end of the world as we now know it is up on the bigscreen, in the book of eli. Financial analysis of the book of eli 2010 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and. Special effects by 17 visual effects by 229 stunts 51 camera and electrical department 67 animation department 1 casting department 8.
He describes the central meaning of his book as teaching that one should always do more for others than for oneself. I discuss this movie which came out in 2010 that sets. Jul 23, 2014 directed by albert hughes, allen hughes. The book of eli 2010 financial information the numbers. The book of eli introduction the book of eli is a postapocalyptic world based movie with considerable use of special effects and imaginative visuals. Students can also obtain 1 further optional accreditation on this course. Deak ferrand has worked for more than 15 years in visual effects as a matte painter. Greg nicotero executive producer special effects makeup supervisor. Greg nicotero executive producer director special fx. However in the book of eli, the hughes brothers take a jump to a different part of modern society. If great recession values have recently brought your family closer together. He was on the team that won an academy award for the.
The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who 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. I will then summaries the films cinematography and say how they portrayed certain atmosphere or events to make the scene more effective. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. William boggs is known for his work on spiderman 2002, the book of eli 2010 and gamer 2009. Deak ferrand visual effects designer matte painter hatch deak ferrand has worked for more than 15 years in visual effects as a matte painter. Greg nicotero executive producer director special fx makeup designer. Denzel washington stars and gary oldman is the villain, and its super watchable. The book of eli the book of eli, free movies online. The main character, eli, frequently protects the bible with his life, reads from it day and night, and hides its words in his heart and mind. The book of eli was an amazing movie which showcased greatness in its true life form.
Kaufman 2009 bullrun ii tv series documentary special effects coordinator 10 episodes finale 2009. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info. In the book of eli, eli kills out of selfdefence, but mainly out of defense of the bible, in some instances one might argue he over steps this right, invading on aggressive killing. Gregory greg nicotero born march 15, 1963 is an american special makeup effects creator, and television producer and director. Everything wrong with the book of eli in minutes or less. He has since founded his own company, hatch, and has participated in a large number of film projects such as riddick, constantine, shooter, the assassination of jesse james, red cliff and wolverine. May 27, 2010 eli wanders into a town controlled by a really bad guy played by gary oldman who wants to get his hands on the book because he wants to use the power of its words to control people. However, the release of films like the book of eli and daybreakers, before the. The hope of eli a dystopic enb at fallout new vegas. Filming began in february 2009 and took place in new mexico. Special effects by 17 visual effects by 229 stunts 51. The book of eli special effects 2010 terminator salvation special effects 2009.
The creative special effects certificate this certificate includes basic makeup, character makeup, bruising, wounds, bald cap application and creating a character, which will be awarded by the london academy of freelance makeup. The film also won the saturn award for best special edition dvd release the following year below is a complete list of nominees and winners. I talk about the predictions of the bible changes and scripture changes with the mandela effect here. The book of eli certainly brings to mind that other monstrosity among american postapocalyptic films, i am legend, which also weds the genres conventions with religious nonsense. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. While a flawed cinematic experience, its still worth checking out. However, carnegie ha killed many people in his pursuit for the book. Eli believes that god has enabled him to have the book for a good reason. Hero infobox the book of eli origin the book of eli fullname eli skills eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli.
He has since founded his own company, hatch, and has participated in a large number of film projects such as riddick. It totally captured me, my emotions and my thoughts as i still ponder it to this day. He was on the team that won an academy award for the best visual effects for what dreams may comes. Viewing the book of eli for the second time last week, i was again impressed by that scene, as well as by the movies overall visual scheme. It was one of a spat of post apocalyptic dramas with washed out color and characters who care more about surviving to the end of the day than dental hygiene. Solara escapes and is ambushed by two bandits who attempt to rape her, but eli reappears and kills them. Jan, 2010 im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away.
The book of eli is a weighty tome, bound with the sort of smug nostalgia usually reserved for allstate commercials. Download file to see previous pages in wide strokes, the film likewise takes after a western plot. The movie the book of eli, released in 2010 and directed by albert hughes, allen hughes, was shot on digital using red one camera and panavision primo anamorphic lenses with don burgess as cinematographer and editing by cindy mollo. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible but, hey, wtf. Entering his 35th year in the industry, greg nicotero has never forgotten his roots. He says that he was led to the book by a voice in his head, directing him to travel westward to a place it would be safe, and assuring that he would be protected and guided on his journey. Growing up in pittsburgh in the 70s, it never occurred to this young movie and special effects buff that hollywood was literally in his backyard. Be that as it may the book of eli, dissimilar to most hostile to religious westerns, insists the force of god and investigates how religion could be utilized for great or sick. Civilization has collapsed, and chapstick and designer sunglasses have become a new commodity. Jun 15, 2010 the book of eli arrives on bluray with a heavily desaturated picture presentation that really adds to the films doom and gloom atmosphere. The book of eli 2010 technical specifications shotonwhat. The book of eli research paper example topics and well.
Apr 01, 2014 the other is portrayed kind, loving, selfless and all these other things. It looks really sharp and heavy but is specially made to bend and be soft to do the job. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of the former. The most awards of the night were won by avatar, winning all ten of its nominations. Greg nicotero executive producer special effects makeup. Eli, on the other hand, saw the book as the key to the restoration of society. Power and control as related to the movie the book of eli. Gregory nicotero born march 15, 1963 is an american special makeup effects creator, television producer, and director.
If i had to give one theme that stood out among the rest it would certainly be faith eli exemplifies faith in spite of adversity. Finally, the makeup and special effects performed admirably. Overview of book of eli, the, 2010, directed by albert hughes, with denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, at turner classic movies. Entering his 37th year in the industry, greg nicotero has never forgotten his roots. It had a lot of in depth detail about the way it played out its characters into the movie.
Instead, i want to discuss and analyze the worldview of the film. Whatever caused the war, what politics or science went into this, it doesnt matter. God does seem to play an important role and there are a few times that some good messages are shared by eli. Why was there never a sequel to the movie the book of eli. Deak ferrand visual effects designer matte painter hatch. Also they have worked on some blockbusters films such as closer, book of eli, finding neverland, xmen and the last man standing, just to name a few.
Many dystopian films critique government involvement, privacy issues, and ethical concerns. In the future as depicted in the book of eli, a war of some magnitude ripped a hole in the sky and exposed the people below to the suns rays. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. Jan 18, 2010 the book of eli is directed by the twin hughes brothers, allen and albert. The evil carnegie goes to great lengths to acquire the powerful book, but carnegies. They have also worked on some blockbusters films such as closer, book of eli, finding neverland, xmen and the last man standing, just to name a few. However, he feels like he has been chosen by his god to protect the last surviving bible on earth. Which makes me see eli and carneigie as the two gods. The hughes brothers started out making films about ghettogangsta life with the likes of menace ii society 1993 and dead presidents 1995, before turning to documentary with the fascinating american pimp 1999. He says that he was led to the book by a voice in his head, directing him to travel westward to a place it would be safe, and.
And achieving that precise look was the primary vfx challenge, according to jon farhat, the production visual effects supervisor, who oversaw. Deak ferrand has worked for more than 15 years in visual. The hughes brothers, who directed the film, used a dull, shadowy style all through the movie to create impressions of apparent disarray and. Mar 29, 2014 the road is my favorite book thus far. Special effects the selig experience 2015 editorial department happy horror days 2020 all filmography. The book of eli is a postapocalyptic movie about the search for the bible. Aug 27, 2012 book of eli paper the film the book of eli directed by the hughes brothers is a cinematic display of dystopian genius. He was on the team that won an academy award for the best visual effects. This is why eli knows that carnegie should not hold possession of the bible, and why he understands that he has found the right place at the end of the film, it is a haven for humanity. The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of eli s task.
Romero film day of the dead 1985, under the tutelage of romero and makeup effects veteran tom savini. Halls publicist, mike arnold confirmed the artists death to. Directed by 2 writing credits 1 cast 63 produced by 14. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Edge of darkness 2010 special makeup effects as greg nicotero the book of eli 2010 special makeup effects as greg nicotero mirrors 2008 special makeup effects designer fear itself 2008 special makeup effects artist as greg nicotero the mist 2007 creature effects diary of the dead 2007 special effects makeup producer. Deak ferrand visual effects designer matte painter hatch the art of vfx. As a special treat, anyone who backs jfc on patreon will have access to a weekly bonus ep.
The surprising effect billions had on frank grillos life. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Denzel washington squares off against gary oldman in this global smash action movie directed by the hughes brothers. Boggs 2009 gamer special effects technician 2009 public enemies special effects technician uncredited.
Denzel washington eli special effects sword from book of eli screenused. The book of eli is in the latter categoryand also the former. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. The 36th saturn awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television in 2009 were presented on june 24, 2010, in burbank, california. Eli roams a postapocalyptic world, protecting a sacred tome that offers guidance on how to rebuild humanity. His first major job in special effects makeup was on the george a. But id like to imagine how different the world of tbol will be, now that the king james version of the bible has been made extant again after somehow being totally wiped off the face of the earth by. Apr 02, 2021 makeup and special effects artist cleve hall, whose work included ghoulises, twisted nightmare and book of fire, has died. He was on the team that won an academy award for the best visual effects for. The book of eli elis sfx sword original prop weapon your props.
Most people have forgotten religion, and oldmans character sees it as an opiate of the masses, an opiate he can administer. Thats a typical moralistic misunderstanding of christianity. Romero film day of the dead 1985, under the tutelage of romero and makeup effects. The book of eli is not a great movie or even a classic of the genre, but theres a great deal to admire, particularly in the visual style and the action sequences. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info fandango.
When hannah came to shiloh to pray for a son, eli initially accused her of drunkenness, but when she protested her innocence, eli wished her well. Theres a tacit understanding that this power can be abused carnegies selfish desire for the book gives voice to christianitys darker historical chapters, but were told, through eli, that the bible is inherently a good thing. Jan 16, 2010 and about the book of eli being the most explicitly christian book since the passion, i would agree, superficially. May 26, 2015 explore mt randolphs board the book of eli, followed by. The story is more about eli and his mission than it is the bible or god. Eli summarized all of scripture as something to the effect of doing more for others than for yourself. The secular faith of book of eli film school rejects. Denzel washington eli special effects sword from book of eli. The movie had a lot of enigmatic scenes and the storyline was beautifully depicted and played out.
Upon completion of this course you will be awarded. Continuing toward the west coast, eli explains his mission. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers. The creative special effects certificate this certificate includes character makeup, bruising, wounds, bald cap application and creating a character, from the london academy of freelance makeup. The hughes brothers preach the book of eli animation world. Additionally, its a treat to see a bigbudget actioner which doesnt sacrifice intelligence for the sake of special effects. It is my understanding that this film has generated a fair amount of controversy, and rightly so. The book of eli contains one of the best truck explosions in cinema of recent years, yet a viewer is not asked to lower their i. Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. The book of eli the book of eli, free movies online, full.
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