The Book of Eli

This is a film that shows the true world without God's presence. When God has been forced out..then this is the world you get..without boundaries, no concern for others and anything goes. How different is this hollywood depicted world than the scene set through out the old testement with the societies based on the same principles and even worse in some cases where infant sacrifices prevail amoung God's own people? There are several simularites that can parallel to our world today. The bottom line for this movie is that God's word will prevail and triumph over all evil and human made societies. That God will use whatever means to keep his spirit alive in his creation and no matter how far we venture away from him, he always seeks us and never leaves us.

My fav movie ever!!!!! Yea it wuz very brutal and swearing but who cares! c it, enjoy it, review it and youll b happy!

This is a really good movie. It won't go down in the annals of magnificent cinema, but it's very good and definitely worth your money. I know, I'm a little biased because this movie is overwhelmingly pro-Christian, but no matter your faith, there's still plenty here for you. Content then. The violence is somewhat comic-book esque, but It's still quite graphic. There are plenty of sliced torsos, stabbings, shootings, explosions, limb removals, and a couple of decapitations. Since it falls right in between sex and violence, I'll mention the rape here. There are a few scenes in which rape is implied. For instance, a motorcycle gang shoots a man in the head and then drag a woman away, pushing her around. Rape is presumably eminent. Solara is dragged into the inside of a large pipe by two bandits and it looks as if she is about to be raped until Eli kills both of the bandits. There is no actual intercourse seen, but sex is lightly alluded to. Carnegie orders Solara to have sex with Eli, but Eli refuses to do it. Carnegie also makes reference to prostitution when, in return for a bottle of shampoo, he tells gang members to go "Get some p***y." The language is not as foul as in some R rated features. Average uses of f**k, the aforementioned use of p***y, and maybe a few others. Consumerism is rampant throughout the entire film. Busch and KFC just to name two. Now for the good stuff. The messages are both positive Christian messages, honor in general, and the value of reading and learning. Eli is a great role model as he refuses to have sex with prostitutes, drink, or swear. He is also an honorable man, although he brutally murders people, he doesn't kill anyone who doesn't attack or threaten him first. Solara starts off a gimpy, helpless, sexist portrayal of a woman, but you see her grow through the movie until the end where she's just as strong as Eli was.

This is a good movie; I enjoyed it highly, despite some slow segments. The ending was a little drawn out, but it makes up for that with an excellent twist (no spoilers here). Those looking for action have found it; the action sequences are top notch, but very gory. Although, those looking for NON-STOP action may need to look elsewhere; this is not an action film: it's an apocalyptic drama with maybe five superb action scenes. Those who are afriad that the action will be too overwhelming may not have to fear: like I mentioned beforehand, the action is limited and isn't particularly protracted (over long), so, despite moments of brief but strong gore, the movie isn't actually a bloodbath. Now, there is naughty language abound and suggestion of prostitution and sexual assault (although there is no on-screen sex or nudity). PARENTS, if you accompany young fans of Denzel or young movie fans you may be able to close there eyes at certain gory moments, alhough language does pop up at unpredictable times, and prostitution sexual assault are issues (although, there are no scantily-clad women or actual sex scenes). Anyway, I highly recommend this small but epic-feeling apocalypse film. Thanks for Reading - Movie Man