Comments on: The Book of Eli Review

By: wisdom/faith/protection

wisdom/faith/protection — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:02:04 +0000

my number one movie of all.i have so much to say about this movie i cant even start but ill just say one i guess.Blind faith.it is the movies best shown thing.one who can not be tempted by things of the human race or judge someone by what they look like or how there body action is just by how they talk about there views of the moment and the feeling he gets of someone.just like a pet can sence your true feeling with out words or knowing your body movement.and haveing so much faith that he can try and remove some of his human way of choice because he knows he has a biger job to do then save a woman whos being sexualy abused,witch it was hard for me to see him not help her but god works in ways most will never beable to understand because if you know you are going to live for eternity then you life on earth is so short.but he wanted to make it that way so the truely hearted can enjoy eternity.and even the so called saint or prophet or true servent of god.still dose not fully understand god to the point of painless life on earth.wisdom is the real super power anyone cant have.but it is one that i think maybe no one will ever understand or get because of how complex it really is.

By: jeevan

jeevan — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:00:37 +0000

dear sir

just saw that movie in a local TV channel (Telugu language )

very nice movie.

god bless you..

jeevan from India

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:49:23 +0000

Kunis’ character is needed in this movie. Without her, the story would need a narration.

By: Craig

Craig — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:43:45 +0000

In reply to James Tyler.

Wow, “really, really boring…”? I have to really, really disagree. However, you are entitled to your oppinion. So, I’m curious…what about this movie was boring to you?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:22:55 +0000

I loved this movie. I too am a gamer who also loved Fallout 3. When I first saw the trailer, it reminded me of Fallout so I knew I HAD to see it. It is not a movie version of the game, far from it, but it does have a “Fallout feel” to it. All of which adds to the movie and makes it much more entertaining.

Denzel is perfect as Eli. In fact, there is no one I can think of who could have pulled this off besides Denzel. His characterization of Eli is what makes the movie work.

This movie has less to do with religion and more to do with a man on a mission and it captivated me from the first scene.

The ending alone makes this one worth watching.

By: Jonny Ingram

Jonny Ingram — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:20:18 +0000

Rodney, really agree with this review, and like how you organized the strengths and weaknesses from your point of view. The thing I like so much about opinionated movie reviews is that EVERY person is different when it comes to their personal, unbiased critique. I gave this movie a 9 out of 10. I thought Denzel was the PERFECT cast for this role (older guy who can still throw down). Our expectations, I think, were the same… expecting a post apocalyptic thriller is probably the best way I could put it, I liked that. When I may disagree is the role of Mila Kunis. While she may seem unnecessary during certain scenes in the movie, I love how the movie ended with her (leaves room for some kind of sequel even…) Overall, just like you, they had me hooked the entire time, only difference was, I knew I was hooked. I didn’t want to miss a single frame! Great movie, great review! Thanks again for the work you do.

By: peter martin

peter martin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:11:35 +0000

I was a fan of the film. I’m a Christian and even I don’t like to watch movies that feel like they are preaching to me and the Book of Eli, though it was about the bible being an important book, didn’t feel preachy at all. i felt the film sort of took me back to how times were before the printing press when those that had an actual copy of the bible were only very important and powerful people or very prestigious institutions. the name seemed very clever and fitting, Eli could be seen as short for Elijah who is prophesied to come back “before the great and dreadful day of the Lord” very cool. Mila i honestly didn’t mind throughout the film but the last minute or two of the film was completely unnecessary. it was like eating a back of pistachios and then getting to the last one that was bad and leaves a horrible taste in your mouth, ruins the other ones you ate before.

By: LaurieW

LaurieW — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:02:11 +0000

This was a great movie. I can see why some might say it is too violent and other not violent enough. But the movie wasn’t about violence; it was about Christianity – the good and bad that can come from it. If you go to watch it for a fun or adventurous clip, you will be disappointed. This movie requires really looking at the underlying messages.

By: Rodney TMB

Rodney TMB — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:17:30 +0000

In reply to Franc. Because there was absolutely no reason to? This wasn't a movie about Jesus, it was about Eli. The book was just a coveted artifact of a forgotten time in history.

By: Franc

Franc — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:39:01 +0000

why wasnt Christ mentioned or acknowledged in the movie?

By: Rodney

Rodney — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:20:36 +0000

In reply to will. Because he wasn't shot in the back of the neck. The bullet missed. The second shot he takes grazes his jacket, but still misses. They get spooked, but it was just bad aim.

By: will

will — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:15:40 +0000

why isnt anyone asking or explaining the scene where he gets shot in the back of the neck and somehow the bullet missses ??? any explanations ??