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Book of Eli Reviews

2010

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In the not-too-distant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once America. There is no civilization here, no law. The roads belong to gangs that would murder a man for his shoes, an ounce of water -- or for nothing at all. A warrior not by choice but necessity, Eli seeks .. Read more

Starring	Ray Stevenson, Michael Gambon, Mila Kunis, Denzel Washington
Director	Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes, Allen Hughs
Genres	Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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- The stylish opening â" a camera track through an ashen forest â" attests to the talents of ace cinematographer Don... read more on Time Out
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- - Keith Uhlich
  - Time Out
  - 14 Jan 2010 at 02:24
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  Enjoyable enough post-apocalyptic adventure
  
  This was an enjoyable enough post-apocalypse movie in the style of Mad Max 3. The acting is decent,the cinematography is suitably grim, and the plot is suitably... read more »
  
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  - VIDEOMONSTER
  - 252 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 19 Jan 2010 at 20:09
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  Drifter eli
  
  In a violent post-apocalyptic society, a drifter, Eli, has been wandering westward across North America for the last thirty years. He finds solace in a unique ... read more »
  
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- 1091423
- - martyns
  - 85 reviews
  - Derby
  - 12 Feb 2012 at 08:57
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  Only so-so.
  
  This was going on all right until it became full-on Christian. If that's your bag, fine. It's not mine. I felt empty at the end.
  
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- - a customer
  - 11 Feb 2012 at 22:23
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  The book of Eli...the book of.....ZzZZzZzz
  
  Very, very slow and boring film.
  
  Not enough explanations to the film, poor ending, the start of the film....there was no start!
  
  too many ... read more »
  
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- 1091288
- - danandsam
  - 3 reviews
  - Milton Keynes
  - 11 Feb 2012 at 19:00
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  Clever idea for film!
  
  Really liked the film, great story line, brilliant ending. Can appear slow as not a fast action movie but it certainly is worth it!
  
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- - Alisse
  - 4 reviews
  - Horsham
  - 29 Jan 2012 at 17:34
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  More needed
  
  A pretty uninspiring watch. Nothing much really happens. Denzel Washington is a great actor and plays the role well but i just feel that this film could do with... read more »
  
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- - Kevlar2
  - 1 review
  - 26 Jan 2012 at 11:03
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  - 1
  Violent and tedious
  
  Violent and tedious, with a weak story line and little characterization. I expected better from Denzel Washington. Didn't bother watching to the end. A ... read more »
  
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  - 23 Jan 2012 at 00:13
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  dont mess with this holy man
  
  i really do rate denzel top actors of all time he takes a great part in this nice well thought out storyline and action scenes also nice twist at the end
  
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- - femalepeterpan
  - 20 reviews
  - 22 Jan 2012 at 13:32
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  Uneventful and uninspiring.
  
  Rather dull, I'm afraid. Waited for an in depth storyline, but it never appeared. Conceptually interesting if you are religious, otherwise pick something ... read more »
  
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  - 17 Jan 2012 at 22:46
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  The Good Book
  
  As a post apocalyptic thriller this wasn't bad. It looked great, the actors were good in their roles and it had a great twist but the religious overtones to... read more »
  
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- - manonfireuk
  - 64 reviews
  - Liverpool
  - 17 Jan 2012 at 22:06
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  keeps you on your toes
  
  Impressive movie, great pictures and the visuals asre stunning. Great story which keeps you hooked. Great acting and even with the dull/dry environment in which... read more »
  
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  - 16 Jan 2012 at 12:50
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  Enjoyable enough post-apocalyptic adventure
  
  This was an enjoyable enough post-apocalypse movie in the style of Mad Max 3. The acting is decent,the cinematography is suitably grim, and the plot is suitably... read more »
  
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  - 252 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 19 Jan 2010 at 20:09
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  Stylish Twist On The Post-Apocalyptic Thriller
  
  The post-apocalyptic genre has, recently, lacked surprises. I was looking forward to The Road because I am a huge fan of the book, but, McCarthy's ... read more »
  
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- - JimBobBazza
  - 4 reviews
  - Portsmouth
  - 09 Feb 2010 at 17:04
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  Above Average
  
  As post apocalyptic movies go this is definitely a cut above. Not sure the whole narrative works in in that it expects you to accept this is all for a bible, ... read more »
  
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- - GaryI
  - 617 reviews
  - March, Cambs
  - 28 Jan 2010 at 09:13
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  - 2
  Pilgrim's Progress
  
  Stunning scenes. A bit of Mad Max, a lot of The Road, a smattering of classic Western saloon action, and a splash of Waterworld (but not in a bad way). Denzel ... read more »
  
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- - DrWilson
  - 6 reviews
  - High Wycombe
  - 19 Jan 2010 at 09:25
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  - 3
  Huh!? What the f**k!
  
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  I love the genre that is post-appocolyps so when I saw the trailers with Denzel hacking off heads and wandering the wastelands I thought - 'Ooh, nasty!'... read more »
  
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- - gilesh
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  - portesham
  - 25 Jun 2010 at 15:43
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  Enjoyable.
  
  I don't really enjoy these type movies but watched as I like Denzel Washington. The movie is interesting to watch with a twist in the end. Enjoyable.
  
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  - Beddington
  - 14 Feb 2010 at 15:08
- - 4
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  The Good Book
  
  I had not seen much promotion for this movie and I think that helped. I liked it! Go in with an open mind, no expectations and you won't be disappointed. ... read more »
  
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- 851510
- - Deeceegee
  - 12 reviews
  - West Midlands
  - 20 Jan 2010 at 14:22
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  - 2
  Book of old rubbish!
  
  I'd like to disagree with madwitch from yorkshire and other like minded individuals- this film has good actors, good sets and good fight scenes but NOTHING ... read more »
  
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  - Newtownards
  - 26 Aug 2010 at 17:57
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  Book of Eli.
  
  Didnt know if i would like this film or not, the trailer and description of the film looked and sounded brilliant but i read a few bad reviews from other tesco ... read more »
  
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- - Ant
  - Worcester
  - 16 Aug 2010 at 17:07
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  Quality movie
  
  This movie was much more than I expected. I am a huge Fallout 3 fan so really liked the look of this movie. It was a great story told with subtlety and style. ... read more »
  
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- - Mabwitch
  - 2 reviews
  - yorkshire
  - 23 Aug 2010 at 12:40

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  In the not-too-distant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once America. There is no civilization here, no law. The roads belong to gangs that would murder a man for his shoes, an ounce of water -- or for nothing at all. A warrior not by ...