Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli. New out this week in uk cinemas is the hughes brothers book of eli, a postapocalyptic tale in which a lone warrior, denzel washington fights his way across the wastelands of america in order to protect the sacred book of eli that holds the secrets to saving the future of humanity. Actionpacked theatrical trailer for denzel washingtons the book of eli. In the book of eli, denzel is basically a lethal weapon on legs, taking on everything that comes his way and always ending up on top.
The rather hot looking mila kunis, who voiced over meg griffin in family guy for the past 10 years and stared in the 2008 movie max payne, wears mosley tribes raynes created by oliver peoples during her role. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. 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. This is the recently released mc toys f034 16 scale the end walker 12inch figure which is inspired by based on the character denzel washington played in the 2010 american postapocalyptic action film the book of eli. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america.
If someone consumes human brain and nervous system tissue, such as the spinal cord, they risk developing kuru, a disease related to creutzfeldtjakob aka mad cow disease. What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in. Washington wears these glasses throughout the film, and they are prominently displayed on the movies onesheet poster, included with this lot. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. The book of eli denzel washington wears the oakley inmate. 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. Oakley inmate sunglasses book of eli louisiana bucket brigade. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. When eli denzel washington is ambushed by a gang of thugs in a bar, he beats them all up. Sunglasses in the book of eli denzel still has it there are many different pairs of sunglasses in the book of eli. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. The star of the film, denzel washington, is also one of its.
The book of eli was directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starred denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson and jennifer beals. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. Oh yeah, and denzel washington actually manages to pull off the part of a wizened, old bad ass. The book of eli bluray bluray zone b new in blisters fast shipping and well packed pro seller languages. Having only watched the 1974 version last summer myself and loving it, i decided it was about time i rented the new version of the film to see how it compared. Oakley inmate gold w gray lenses very rare for sale online ebay.
Was denzel washingtons character in book of eli blind. The sunglasses that washington wears in the book of eli is mens oakley inmate race wear sunglasses. Whats inexplicable is some of the movies he has chosen to be in. Jeff imada, who is a follower of danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee trained washington.
The reason he had to show his hands was to prove that he was not a cannibal. Mila kunis in mosley tribes raynes sunglasses book of. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Eli played by denzel washington in the book of eli celebrity. Zoom into an underpass to reveal denzel washington. Denzel washington makes the postapocalyptic world somehow charming in the new film the book of eli. The headphones used by denzel washington are called beats by dr. The sunglasses and backpack eli used throughout the movie were oakley. The book of eli 2010 directed by albert hughes, allen.
A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they realize their fatal mistake. Eli is headed west, but on the way, he passes devastation and squalor, and occasionally he must mete out some devastation of his own with a sharp blade. If you watch the movie again there are many tells to support that he is. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred book the oakley inmate was introduced in 2008, and as most oakleys consists of only the most hightech materials and lenses, which creates one of the most lightweight, clear and protective pair of specs you can get. List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington.
He wears mirrored sunglasses and is beating up a group of leather. Carnegie dreams of building more towns and controlling the people by using the power of a certain book, the same book that is in eli s possession. The book of eli stars denzel washington as a pacifist warrior who becomes a sort of messianic figure. Eli goes on a quest westward across the barren, postapocalyptic country. Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. Despite the mediocre ratings 45% on rotten tomatoes that critics have been giving it, its done well at the box office.
The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington. Exact same model and color featured in movie book of eli. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. Sunglasses worn by denzel washington worn by in movies and tv series. The book of eli tells the story of a lone hero denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of postapocalyptic america to. In true movie fashion, eli fires about twice as many rounds as the pistol can hold before reloading. Denzel washington is wearing what we believe to be the oakley inmate sunglasses during his role as the lone hero. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Mila kunis in mosley tribes raynes sunglasses book of eli. Eli denzel washington sunglasses from the book of eli. This year and its early yet, it happened in the book of eli in which directors albert and allen hughes make the inspired decision to meld denzel washington with al green. Denzel washington in the book of eli can you talk about the fight training you had to do for the book of eli. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind.
The sunglasses have gray tinted lenses with string wrapped around the temples to look weather and distressed film takes place in a postapocalyptic world. This pair of sunglasses was worn by the character eli, portrayed by actor denzel washington, in the 2010 motion picture, the book of eli. The oakley inmate was introduced in 2008, and as most oakley s consists of only the most hightech materials and lenses, which creates one of the most lightweight, clear and protective pair of specs you can get. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. Easy in the way that you cant insert an al green song in a movie and not make me feel something. What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in the. The oakley inmate is a part of oakleys 2008 lifestyle series, which is also cool for casual wear. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the. The plot of the book of eli is now a familiar script on the screenthe end of the world and its few. When eli denzel washington first sits in the room in which carnegie gary oldman. Jun 09, 2011 sunglasses in movies thursday, june 9, 2011.
Further to my previous post about denzel washington wearing oakley sunglasses in the book of eli, i have just been informed that another character in the film is also wearing sunglasses. The soundtrack adds immensely to this feeling, using soft ambient chords and blasting actionscene drums when necessary. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. Oakley inmate oo4029 05633 denzel washington the book. The book of eli tells the story of a lone hero denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of postapocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that holds the key to saving the future of humanity. Denzel washington sunglasses id celebrity sunglasses. A pair of intentionally distressed oakley inmate sunglasses worn by denzel washington in his starring role in the book of eli warner bros. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. The book of eli 2010 2010 a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington. The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i worked with danny a bit. This column contains spoilers for a film that is sufficiently recent to warrant them. The book d eli denzel washington, gary oldman bluray.
The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Denzel washington squares off against gary oldman in this global smash action movie directed by the hughes brothers. Book of eli, the internet movie firearms database guns. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by. Eli denzel washington is wearing oakley inmate in the book of eli by capitoni iconic sunglasses illustrator capitoni has created a series of cartoon images that pay tribute to the iconic sunglasses featured in famous hollywood films. Pictures shows denzel washington center as eli in alcon entertainmentis action adventure film the book of eli, a warner bros. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the book. Nov 21, 2012 denzel washington sunglasses questions and answers. Unless youre particularly observant its not outright apparent that hes blind when watching the first time until the very end of the movie when the camera zooms in and you can see his eyes are clouded. Dec 14, 2012 the book of eli tells the story of a lone hero denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of postapocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that holds the key to saving the future of humanity. 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.
With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Sunglasses in the book of eli everything sunglasses. 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. In the movie the book of eli, the latest movie of the hughes brothers, gary oldman wears face a face woody eyeglasses in color 192. Thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Denzel washington pictures and photos denzel is beautiful. Also he wears sunglasses because obviously he does not want his cataracts to get worse. However, we have noticed that there seems to be a slight difference in the arms between the sunglasses from the movie and that displayed on the oakley website, but the frame style appears to be identical.
The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. Denzel washington as a postapocalyptic badass in the book of eli headsup. Overall the book of eli is an excellent film itself and an excellent spin on the postapocalyptic genre. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington fight seane in hindi dubbed part 2 duration. Search, discover and share your favorite book of eli gifs.
Ill be honest with you, the book of eli panel at last summers san diego comiccon garnered little attention, despite having stars denzel washington, gary oldman, and mila kunis in attendance, as. The book of eli sunglasses id celebrity sunglasses. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, while surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in villages for water and supplies. The new movie stars denzel washington book of eli and john travolta taking over the roles of the lead characters in this 21st century update. Jan 21, 2010 denzel washington makes the postapocalyptic world somehow charming in the new film the book of eli. For sale oakley panel pack backpack sheet metal book of eli. He restores my soul he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil for thou art with me. Blinde denzel washington 2 guns in the movie 2 guns, bobby trench played by denzel washington, wears several pairs of sunglasses, one wayfarer style pair which looks like a pair of blinde sunglasses. 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. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred. Spreading this book is what actually caused the apocalypse in the first place. Denzel washington eli and jennifer beals claudia appeared in devil in a blue dress 1995.
French, german thirty years after the last war, america is nothing more than a desolate land whose cities are ruins and the roads as many traps infested with criminal gangs. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli sunglasses. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the book of eli by aero chug on of the things that denzel washington really wants people to know about his action thriller the book of eli is he did all of his martialarts stunts in the movie.
Jan 16, 2010 mila kunis in mosley tribes raynes sunglasses book of eli january 16, 2010 at 9. Mar 16, 2012 oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in the book of eli. Feb 07, 2014 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. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli. Its no secret that the book of eli is overbearing in its religious sentiment and ironically reliant on capitalist ideology denzel washington and gary oldmans love of the book. Denzel washington and gary oldman and the other characters do great acting jobs and the movie has a wonderful concept for its story. Playing the solitary title character, denzel washington carries the book of eli, both literally and figuratively.
Some film critics tease out christian themes, but the director denies theres a subtext. Oakley inmate sunglasses book of eli louisiana bucket. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. Nov 21, 2012 the sunglasses that washington wears in the book of eli is mens oakley inmate race wear sunglasses. It has the power to make annoying 90s sitcom costars follow you around incessantly.
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