The Book of Eli (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 2-Disc Set, Includes Digital Copy)

I passed on this movie at the theaters, but after borrowing a friend's disc for viewing, I bought my own. That's how much I loved the script and Denzel's acting. I put it up there with my other favs of his: Training Day and Man on Fire. I applaud the photography--a lot of/mostly black and white with plenty of shots of the sky to give it that apocalyptic quality. The only real negative to me was the weak voice track. We follow Eli's quest to deliver the bible to people who can possibly save the world from its current path. Of course he runs into those who would stop him from completing his task, including the very capable Gary Oldman as--what else--his primary nemesis. This is a movie you can watch multiple times and notice something new. And then, of course, there is the debate on the degree of Eli's eyesight. One thing we know, his memory is sharp. That was proven at the end. Put it in your collection.

It is a most powerful portrayal of a future prophet which has not been advertised well at all. I can see people thinking the movie is anti-christian or even anti-religious or just a volcano spewing forth violence when it is not.
All should see this movie and discuss it deeper meanings,it is just wonderful.Kudos to Denzel Washington and the entire cast,especially the character Eli's female sidekick found near the end of his life and her,the sidekick's,beautiful and profound,blind mother!
The movie is a reaffirmation of the power of being chosen by the Lord,the highest honor and responsibility anyone can ever have.
Happy Holidays all,
phil603

This movie takes the setting of "Mad Max" & modernizes it...to fit the very edge of the times in which we now live. The Book of Eli challenges the listener to set their own life in order, and to prepare their own soul for a premature transferrence to the afterlife.

Good set of action... good acting, and great premise. Not the best told story for post-apoc, but nevertheless, lots of meaning.

My review Title says it all!
It also has some humor and lots of Blood.
The ending is almost "Hitchcock like.
This movie is a real Thrill-ride!