Machete continues the b movie and exploitation style. The book of eli falls prey to several of the problems that the road had, and while it wasnt as big a failure as that film, its still a lot of apocalyptic wasteland to get through. Overall, the book of eli was a decent flick, and certainly a welcome addition to the whole apocalypsedystopian future canon. If eli is threatened by others his victims fate is a product of a typical western.
Magic cube toys the end walker eli from the book of. The book of eli is one of my favorite movies and i have been slowly compiling parts of an eli costume. Eli is a lone traveler, wandering americas wastelands devastated by nuclear war 30 years prior. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film. Offered sanctuary on alcatraz, solara chooses instead to return home, taking up elis machete and other possessions. Buy prophets book of eli legendary kukri machete online at. Twin brothers allen and albert hughes menace ii society, from hell discuss their postapocalyptic flick, share their views on how religion relates to the force and explain. Jun 14, 2010 the book of eli is a standard postapocalypse action film in many ways youve got your desiccated wastelands, your nascent communities, your maniacal despots, your lone wanderers. One of the most remote and at times hostile places in the country, carrizozo new mexico, i was born there. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. What are survival knives wielded by actors in different.
Book of eli a throwaway postapocalyptic religious parable. Based on the machete used in the book of eli hit movie featuring denzel washington. In my opinion, elis machete is one of the coolest in any movie ive watched. The handle is wrapped with leather cord for a solid grip. Book of elis machete or atleast my wannabe interpretation of it. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26. The machete measures a massive 26 inches with a 19 inch stainless steel blade. Outdoor edge brush demon, bd10c, big blade survival knife, camp machete, brown handle with nylon sheath. This item book of eli movie stainless steel machete by mysticalblades.
Viewed within hollywoods prescribed career arc for actors of his stature, there was a certain inevitability to washington taking on the role. What weapons did eli in the book of eli carry answers. The holey machete its totally not the machete from book of eli youtube. Dude check the main article, the browning tutone beretta and eli hk45 have all been accounted for captain snikt 07. The weapon does about the same damage as an upgraded version as the unique chinese officer swords, and it has a regular blade mod, as well as a serrated, flame blade, and serrated flame blade. Eli has been traveling west for 30 years to get to a place where the book he is carrying would be safe. However, it is not related to the movie by the same name. In the book he loots it out of a crazy prices shop in a deserted mall.
I wonder if thou shalt not steal covers the 2 hours of my life that went missing whilst watching that guff. For a christian, which its heavily implied eli was, this is actually a pretty good deal. This machete is influenced from the one used in the movie book of eli. This item book of eli movie stainless steel machete by mysticalblades jungle master jm031b machete, black reverse serrated blade, black cordwrapped handle, 21inch overall tomahawk razorback full tang machete with nylon shoulder sheath genuine heartwood handle, sawback serrations 21. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Book of eli machete with leather grip knifewarehouse. But the priest eli was mentioned in 1 samuel and 2 samuel. What kind of sword does eli have in the book of eli answers. Sword of eli ii influenced by the movie the book of eli. 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. Time spoke to trejo about his past, his tattoos and how to be a tough guy. However, there is another aspect as well which contributes to the coolness of the machete. Both are dead on likenesses to the weapons and accessories that eli had in the film. Asked in the bible, bible statistics and history, old testament.
Wannabe book of eli machete knife sword blade thingy at. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli reminds me of a funeral sermon delivered by a priest too young to be confident to go off the good book. Book of eli movie stainless steel machete by mysticalblades. What are survival knives wielded by actors in different movies. In high demand straight from the movie we bring you the prophets book of eli legendary kukri machete. A thickspined chopper of a blade, it is crafted from 5160 high carbon steel and differentially tempered to optimize the blade. Machete az eli konyve cimu filmbol nem ugyan az csak hasonlo. There is a zipper on the side and a shoulder strap to make it easier to handle.
In this exclusive interview, we asked daybreak star greg kasyan about the show, why it is different from all the other existing postapocalyptic shows, why the mall is the best place to be, why a sword is a better weapon than a gun, and the characters that he wish to play in the future. I think, though, that its his skill in using it that makes it so cool. 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. The characters thousandyard gaze, meanwhile, smolders behind massive wraparound sunglasses.
In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Jan 15, 2010 the latest in quite a spate of bleak apocalyptic and postapocalyptic films, the book of eli adds a new dimension. Jun 09, 2010 the book of eli is presented in 1080p high definition with a 2. The series starred actors jose rosete, anais lilit, sofia esmaili, 161 and jeff kober, reprising his role as joe, the leader of the claimers from the fourth season of the walking dead. Machete screened september 1 at the venice film festival and was released across cinemas in the us on september 3, 2010. In the event of the apocalypse, there will be a prevalence of machetes. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. This is definitely on my short list of favorite survival movies. Jan 16, 2010 our protagonist is a wandering walker known only as eli, played subtly well by the usual over the top denzel washington, who is heading west because a voice has told him he must as he carries a book along with a shotgun, machete, and bow and arrows. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect that sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller from filmmaking duo albert and allen hughes from hell and dead presidents. Come to think of it, allen doesnt sound very jewish, does it. The movies advantages are the incredible leading actors seriously, denzel. Eli eyecandy denzel washington, altho a bit scruffy here is a lone wanderer in a postwartoendallwars america.
The book of eli movie replica sword, machete, collectibles. Pictures while james camerons avatar explores the white messiah complex, the book of eli reliably returns us to that staple of action films, the angry black manbut with a twist. Just like the character himself in the reel full tang jungle machete book of eli is a survival cum utility, assault cum defensive, and wilderness cum domestic knife of the real world. For the 12thcentury english chronicle, see book of ely. I just wish denzel washington had spent less time beating the audience over the head with the good book and more time. A sixpart webisode series entitled red machete first premiered on october 22, 2017. Eli knows the couple eats people because of the rattling tea cups. Tomahawk razorback full tang machete with nylon shoulder sheath genuine heartwood handle, sawback serrations 21 14 length.
My first attempt at doing video documentation of stuff i make. The book of eli is a stylish film that is reminiscent of i am legend and other postapocalyptic stories, though it carves out a niche for itself due to its strong characters and its central theme. The 23rd psalm, yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, is the inspiration for the dark, moody film the book of eli, and though it takes quite a while to move beyond its mad max roots, it is ultimately a modern religious parable. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. The machete and sheath have a nice solid feel to them. The first atomic bomb was set off near there, i thought the film exurated the skills of eli. All actors beginning d and their age in movies in that movie. Jan 15, 2010 allen and albert hughess fourth film, the book of eli, centers on the christianity that was at the margins of their previous films dead presidents, menace ii society. Jungle master jm031b machete, black reverse serrated blade, black cordwrapped handle, 21inch overall.
In the movie, eli is alone, finding what he can survive on. Jan 15, 2010 denzel washington as eli in alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli, a warner bros. 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. Includes molded sheath with nylon straps and lash points. In 2007 trejo played the lead in machete, a fake trailer that played before rodriguezs grindhouse now the pair returns with an actual fulllength machete film. The book of eli 2010 cast and crew thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for. The web series tells the origin story of rick grimes s red machete. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect that sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller from filmmaking duo albert and allen hughes allen hughes and allen hughes. The holey machete totally not the machete from book of eli.
The book of eli 2010 malcolm mcdowell as lombardi imdb. Nov 21, 2014 lets balance that with the outfit and the accessories. The book of eli movie trailer movie themes, movie characters, i movie, movie. Jun 27, 2012 the book of eli mila kunis as solara and denzel washington as eli in alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli, a warner bros. I am going to attempt to make a long barong type machete heavily based off of the prop used by denzel in the book of eli, only with a wicked functional edge unlike the actual props which are made blunt to prevent serious injury to the actors. While its very fun to play, some levels are hard and the coins you earn during the game. Eli bumps the bottom step with his foot before going up the porch steps of the couples house, presumably to gauge where the steps are credit to jeremyogles. 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. Beautiful damascus knife made of remarkable damascus steel and exotic wood and bone handle its a hunting knife with sheath ohm054. Based on the eponymous character from the spy kids franchise, the film is an expansion of a fake trailer of the same name published as a part of the promotion of rodriguezs and quentin tarantinos 2007 grindhouse doublefeature. The story of the movie the book of eli is about a lonesome drifter eli in a post apocalyptic world. The film presents some religious subthemes, which might find differing interpretations by different viewers.
The book of eli is a standard postapocalypse action film in many ways youve got your desiccated wastelands, your nascent communities, your maniacal despots, your lone wanderers. Daniel radcliffe dwayne johnson daniel craig denzel washington don cheadle. Update 10162011v2 added machete to the cowboy and grunt perks. Crossword quiz by random logic games is a unique crossword game that combines three types of clues. The book of eli 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. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.
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. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Our protagonist is a wandering walker known only as eli, played subtly well by the usual over the top denzel washington, who is heading west because a voice has told him he must as he carries a book along with a shotgun, machete, and bow and arrows. This version ii machete is influenced from the one used in the movie book of eli. The machete from the movie the book of eli the machete of the protagonist of the movie the book of eli is undoubtedly one of the cool knives i have ever witnessed in any survival movie. Apr 18, 2014 the story of the movie the book of eli is about a lonesome drifter eli in a post apocalyptic world. As he quotes scripture, hell find himself wandering and relating personal anecdotes, which are amusing and touching and make the parishoners chuckle. Washington stars as our stolid protagonist, eli, journeying westward with his canteen, a large machete, a couple guns and a special leatherbound book. To solve it you need to guess what the word that the text description, emoji or picture hints by typing it correctly. Albert hughes as the hughes brothers, allen hughes as the hughes brothers. Kult of athena swords ekhmsk01 full tang book of eli machete 20 blade this large and hefty blade is inspired by the machete wielded by denzel washingtons character eli in the book of eli. The book of eli high carbon stainless steel machete is one of the highest quality machetes you can invest in. He comes across a woman with a broken cart asking for help. He also didnt memorise the bit in the bible thats says thou shalt not kill.
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