Anyone seen this yet? I went Friday night, and still cant decide if it was awesome or a big turd.
The Book of Eli
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NO, but I want to see it. Will probably wait for netflix.
i heard it was somehow related to fallout 3. I do kind of want to see it.
saw it last night. soooo sick. it is very similar to the theme of fallout, but not the same (similar: post apocalyptic, lone hero, etc.)
there are a lot of different messages underlying the main point of the film (not going to spoil anything) and it is really powerful. a definite must-see if you are into this genre of films/stories.
there are a lot of different messages underlying the main point of the film (not going to spoil anything) and it is really powerful. a definite must-see if you are into this genre of films/stories.
i watched book of eli today and thought it was a great movie . i really liked the underlying messages in the movie because it's things i agree with and as fro biker said it's a real powerful movie
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Or figure it out coming out of the movie. Do you really need someone else to tell you that the movie that you just saw was any good or not?
Saw it Saturday night. I really, really enjoyed it. It was just vague enough to almost have a independent film vibe with a mainstream film budget.
Good casting for the most part, and a good message.
Good casting for the most part, and a good message.
great game, bad movie.
i couldnt wait for it to come out so the commercials will stop
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I thought this was an interesting fact:
King James Version
The 1611 Authorized Version Bible in Grade Two English Braille is contained in 18 Braille volumes and requires sixty inches of shelf space, twelve inches high, to store.
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I thought this was an interesting fact:
King James Version
The 1611 Authorized Version Bible in Grade Two English Braille is contained in 18 Braille volumes and requires sixty inches of shelf space, twelve inches high, to store.
progress motherfvcker, progress.
So is it a "why did God forsake us?" movie or a "It would be cool if God used shotguns" movie or a "there is no God, just guns" movie? usually Hollywood picks one of the 3. Last resort is always "It was all just a terrible dream". Wizard of Oz with a full clip?
I judge all Denzel Washington movies by Man on Fire. If they're as good, I'll see it. If they're not...pass.
am i crazy to think he was better in that than he was in training day?
No. It was the better movie, IMHO.
Acting was best in Training Day.
But my favorite Denzel movie to date is The Inside Man.
But my favorite Denzel movie to date is The Inside Man.
I only see movies based on RM reviews.
Or figure it out coming out of the movie. Do you really need someone else to tell you that the movie that you just saw was any good or not?
Yes, you are in fact crazy. Training Day was his best movie. Mostly because of the supporting roll played by his juiced Monte Carlo.
<edit> Had there been a juiced Regal Limited, it might have been better.
A juiced Grand National for extra effect would of been best. Good call though
Only reason I sat through Fast and Furious.
A juiced Grand National would be horrific. Those cars should only be built to haul a$$. That's it.
Awsome movie, loved Denzels acting as usual but his best was no doubt in this movie where he booked a cheap flight to Orlando.
I didn't like the underlying tones that without the bible the world turns to ****. But that's me. At first I thought the entire movie was going to be a slam on how weak people find guidance in the bible. The action was cool, and Mila Kunis is always worth watching.
It did not make the save-to-my-hard-drive-to-keep-it-forever cut.
It did not make the save-to-my-hard-drive-to-keep-it-forever cut.
Goddammit you mods deleted that spam post that brought this thread back from the dead?
Now my post doesnt make any sense anymore does it?
Now my post doesnt make any sense anymore does it?
I usually delete the post after the spam for necro-threads that are bumped by the bots... but once in a while I like to leave it alone so the poster looks like an ass who dragged something unimportant out of the archives
Yes. With Vigo Mortensen and Naomi Watts (but not enough to ruin the movie). It's quite good though I don't know how it compares to the book. I only read his non filmed books.
Nice try but I dont think anyone noticed, even after I mentioned it 
Might there actually be a movie where Denzel Washinton buys a cheap ticket to Orlando???
Might there actually be a movie where Denzel Washinton buys a cheap ticket to Orlando???
I have honestly never seen it, I will this weekend if he is that good in it.
I was more in line with Gary Oldman's character. Not that I would be that person, but the bible could (and has) been a powerful tool to enslave the masses. Same holds true for many other books of faith (that I won't mention for fear of some dude suicide bombing my house).
Viggo was the only choice to play the father. He is a survivor, not a fighter. Most of the time, he and his son are walking and hiding.
Think about Book Of Eli again. Imagine the medical problems, much less how you would look, if you didn't take a shower for 6 months.
While the book goes in depth, Viggo is able to convey the pain of surviving the apocalypse.
P.S. The woman was Charlize Theron.
They did make it, but I did not feel that it was as good as the book. There's a certain amount of suspense that was lost from the book to the movie, but it was a fairly accurate representation. It's tough, the basement scene took forever in the book, I feel like it lasted seconds in the movie. Same with the bunker. I think it'd be worth seeing if you read the book, but not the other way around.