Book of eli cinematography

The story is decidedly christian, although the violence is extreme, hence the r rating. The real strength of the movie is in its storyline. The book of eli is the road with twice the plot, four times the ammunition, and half the brains. Narrative, miseenscene, cinematography, editing, and. Eli is a 2019 american horror film, directed by ciaran foy from a screenplay by david chirchirillo, ian goldberg, and richard naing. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist the book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent. I has shot from weddings, commercial shoots, to full scale operas. The storyline was based on a postapocalyptic world, and the director wanted a very desaturated look. See more ideas about photography, aliens 1986 and the book of eli. The book of eli continues hollywoods infatuation with postapocalyptic stories, where the book of eli is a thoughtful, art movie adapted from a pulitzer prizewinning novel, eli is more of a brated action film affected by the visual design of graphic novels, even though its more thought provoking and less of an adrenaline rush than action films of even the 1980s.

This book crosses over a into directing and screenwriting. The book of eli is a strange mix of postapocalyptic violence, strong spirituality, and some of the best and worst that hollywood has to offer. The book of eli provokes thoughtful debate about the religious themes in the film, but the oldminus. Jan 23, 2010 the film doesnt have anywhere near enough plot to fill its twohour runtime and drags a lot in the middle but if you want an amusing example of hollywood excess gone wrong, then the book of eli may be for you. There are times when its as if the hughes brothers are channeling sergio leone, not the least of which occurs when eli and carnegies henchman played by ray stevenson face each other across a stretch of barren street. The book of eli 2010 directed by albert hughes, allen. Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his. The book of eli is rated r for some brutal violence and language.

The book of eli dvd 2009 this is probably one of the most highly underrated movies of 2010 due to the overwhelming surge of 3d films brought on by avatar which was out around the same time of this film. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book of eli has a simple yet serious, clearcut storyline a basic good versus evil plot. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. I think its very much a mood piece so once you know the plot the first time round theres a reason to go back to it a second time. Christian themes abound in book of eli the tufts daily. Film and television collectionrex shutterstock the book of eli 2010 eli denzel washington roams a postapocalyptic world, protecting a sacred tome that offers guidance on how to rebuild humanity in this stylish, futuristic thriller. Eli has been in the cinematography business for over 12 years. Not only does it have the same gratuitous slow motion violence as. 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. Jun 29, 20 this feature is not available right now. I laughed out loud when carnegies goons dumped a sack of books on the floor and the da vinci code and a copy of. The book of eli soundtrack panoramic by atticus ross duration.

And when a stranger named eli denzel washington strides into his realm with a closely guarded tome in tow, he may have what he needs. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. It was a nice print, and we project scope on a pretty small screen, which both help. As eli recharges his batteries in the town, both literally and figuratively, the real conflict begins to manifest within the book of eli. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is an interesting but exhausting film with few humorous moments. The film sequences also have a graphic novel appeal, with a select set of hues in the cinematography. The film features amazing cinematography of a desolate post. Advanced search watchlist sign in the book of eli 2010 poster. Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord set on possessing the book. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards.

Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. If you are looking for a film with some deeper meaning then i would not recommend it. Hello, god bless, my name is elias quinonez and i am the manager of eli cinematography. A wacky piece of pseudoreligious twaddle dressed up as a solemn, silly postapocalyptic action flick, the book of eli is a tome that should have been kept resolutely closed. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the.

I got so caught up in keeping it safe that i forgot to live by. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. The book of eli 2010 technical specifications shotonwhat. While it dropped short through various camera shots, dialogue and rhetoric, the cinematography was the only thing that saved this film. Book of eli was a turning point for me, because the directors, allen and albert hughes, came into the project with a preference to shoot with the red camera. The book of eli is basically 300 with western iconography. On the one hand, it might be possible to excuse the brutality of the film and take this in the context of a chaotic world after the war.

Theres a line of dialogue in the book of eli that encapsulates the entire films thesis. The world in book of eli while barren and hot, is also filled with brutal killers and savages, but there always appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Eli is filled with bloody fight scenes, engaging cinematography, and intense mystery. Mar 19, 2010 get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. Villain carnegie, hamfistedly forced in a way that only gary oldman can do with a vein of legitimacy, has been sending his minions out to find the very book that eli has brought into the hornets nest. Moody slomo shots abound with wonderfully toned colors. Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Okay, this is the first 2010 film ive seen, but you know what i mean.

He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Like those movies, book of eli envisions a pitiless landscape denuded of nature, compassion and power grid. Watch the book of eli movie webdl this is a file losslessly ripped from a streaming service, such as netflix, amazon video, hulu, crunchyroll, discovery go, bbc iplayer, etc. A postapocalyptic tale, 30 years after the flash, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. In postapocalyptic, wasteland america, washington plays eli, a sunglasswearing, nomadic. Jennifer van sijll writes about how to use cinematography to pump up action, create memorable characters and energise your film. The 5 best postapocalyptic movies you should watch before. Jun 11, 2010 an article about using the red camera during the shoot of the book of eli which will be released on dvd on june 15. All he needs is one book to unlock the secrets of power. Cinematography, film, filmcriticism, john wick, keanu reeves, theory keanu reeves 2014 neonoir john wick surprised me. The book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. The book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent months by the road and terminator salvation. Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish.

Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. One can only assume that it was denzel washingtons faith that led him to get involved in such a goofy project, but if so it was definitely misplaced. The last of our cinematography books goes into how masters of those arts, like tarantino, use cinematography to help to tell their stories. Despite some excellent cinematography and a stylish, sepiatoned vision of america in the wake of nuclear devastation, the book of eli is hampered by faithbased sermonising and. The book of eli 2010 download movie for mobile in best quality 3gp and mp4 format. As postapocalyptic movie fiction goes, the book of eli is not a crowdpleaser like the mad max series nor silly like any of the planet of the apes films.

The book of eli 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. An article about using the red camera during the shoot of the book of eli which will be released on dvd on june 15. Freelance videographer eli cinematography united states. The first time he held a camera as a kid he couldnt let it go. The book of eli is a film directed by albert hughes, allen hughes with denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, year. A lone warrior denzel washington wanders the postapocalyptic desert that was once america, battling lawlessness to realize his hope of a better future. May 24, 20 this weekend carly and i went to see the book of eli, starring denzel washington. Cinematography is truly his passion and he cant see life without it. The book of eli is a wellacted movie with striking cinematography. I am also a cinematography major and god has given me the blessing to run a company where we do videos photos and edit. Directors line 180 degree rule applied to book of eli, color used in book of eli analysis of an 18% gray card and its uses. The book of eli draws inspiration from three sources.

Also stream the book of eli on your mobile, tablets and ipads plot. Jun 15, 2010 the book of eli has arrived on bluray and its ready to deliver us. The book of eli has the potential to be a great film or complete rubbish depending on your expectations of what is to come. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a message from our facebook bot. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. Cinematographer don burgess, asc, discusses his work on. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. On the one hand, it might be possible to excuse the brutality of the film. The hughes brothers, who directed the film, made their names with the gritty realism of menace ii society, but have now gone in the complete opposite direction. Nothing incredibly adventurous, since its a character piece essentially about growing old, but a textbook example of technically excellent work. It started when i saw a clip of his sex tape where hes manning the camera and instead of getting all sex tapey, he goes, quite genuinely, god, im a terrible cinematographer.

The other aspects lending to the power of the book of eli are its technical aspects. I will then summaries the films cinematography and say how they portrayed certain atmosphere or events to make the scene more effective. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best actor. 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. Lavishly produced and illustrated, cinematography covers the entire range of the profession.

A voice has commanded eli to take the bible west, where it will be the foundation of a new earth. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Everything looks dark and dead, the sun beating down endlessly on the dusty dunes. The book of eli not just uses the circumstances of the godly guy, but it went one stage further, and really made fun of the notion of assault being acceptable to a godly guy. The book is not just a comprehensive guide to current professional practice. 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. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. The cinematography of john wick march, 2016 june 12, 2016 cmags27 tags. The book of eli soundtrack al green how can you mend a.

It stars kelly reilly, sadie sink, lili taylor, max martini, and charlie shotwell. Jan, 2010 the book of eli draws inspiration from three sources. The cinematography is not what you would call out of the world but it clearly depicts an ashridden earth that is dying with despair. The book of eli is fitted out with regulation bleached cinematography and bombastic action set pieces, clomping heavily along with everyone. However, if you are looking for a film with beautiful cinematography, solid acting and a little bit of fun action then you will be pleased. This will be a shot by shot analysis of the movie to get used to the cinematography of the film. The book of eli best fight scene hd quality youtube. This weekend carly and i went to see the book of eli, starring denzel washington. The book of eli 2010 the book of eli is a postapocalyptic movie which follows the main character eli denzal washington out west, carrying and protecting the last bible on earth, looking for a safe place for it to rest. Carnegie sees the book as a means of controlling people and their loyalties, as many false. Jan 27, 2010 eli and solara stumble upon these two in their travels, and both actors play their characters with energy and humor. The book of eli bluray screenshot 35 the book of eli, cinematography. Book of eli this will be a shot by shot analysis of the movie to get used to the cinematography of the film. With the book of eli, allen and albert hughes have created a.