Ephemeris of the Mind (Film Review) The Book of Eli
Time to read: 2 min read
Movie Poster
You know, you say you've been walking for thirty years, right?
Right?
Have you ever thought that maybe you were lost?
Nope.
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Review
Denzel Washington plays Eli, a nomadic wanderer on a journey to the West in a post-apocalyptic United States. Eli carries with him a mysterious book that holds the keys to humanity’s salvation.
The film is gritty and portrays a world steeped in cynicism with characters who are clearly good and evil. In this moralistic world, many humans have resorted to evil in order to survive. Washington’s Eli is stoic and purposeful while the supporting cast, which includes Gary Oldman and Ray Stevenson’s villains and Jennifer Beals and Mila Kunis’ troubled mother and daughter, are one-dimensional but entertaining. The story is focused on Eli’s journey with very few distractions; the background of the apocalypse is hinted at and I like the subtle details, such as KFC hand wipes being hot commodities. The themes are basic and the religious undertone is a tad overpowering.
Conclusion
Overall, this movie definitely felt very shallow and much like a B movie.