The Book of Eli

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Starring Denzel Washington . . . it’s the best film he’s ever made IMO.

The story is set 30 years after a nuclear holocaust . . . there are very few survivors and most animal and plant life are dead too . . . Gary Oldman also stars in it along with Ray Stevenson (he was Pullo in the Rome series) . . . I’ve seen the film 4 times and love it . . . there’s a twist at the end you’ll like. :wink:

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I’ve seen that film too Nero, really enjoyed it.

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Never heard of it, is it new?

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Thanks Denis, I’ve just ordered this from Amazon on your recommendation… it sounds my type of film:-D

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Will look for that one. I’m a fan - actually met Denzel Washington when he was filming ‘John Q’. The short scene where’s he’s at work, using a grinder and throwing lots of sparks and chatting with David Thornton, was shot at Babcock & Wilcox Canada (nuclear steam generators manufacturer). I worked in Public Relations at the time and so my boss and I met director Nick Cassavetes and others of the entourage as well as Denzel and David (who is married to Cyndi Lauper). They also agreed to a meet and greet for employees and 500 showed up! Quite a bit of excitement for all of us. :slight_smile:

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You won’t be disappointed with it Mags. :wink:

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Thanks Denis, it’s not a bad price either … £5.99 Blue-ray.

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Thanks for the heads up on this one Denis, I watched it last night and enjoyed it.
A nice twist at the end.

Thanks again.

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Yes, I also watched it last week, it took me a while to get into it but then I was hooked.:smiley:

I was quite surprised by the twist at the end … very enjoyable, so thanks, Denis! :023:

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Ha ha . . . I just knew you’d all love it . . . it’s agood film eh. :wink:

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I too have seen The Book Of Eli Dennis. Although I enjoyed the film and am a big fan of Denzel Washington I humbly think he has made others of equal intensity. Crimson Tide, and the Pelican Brief come to mind. I thought The Book of Eli was unnecessarily violent considering the plot.

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Is this an original screen play or adapted from a book? If the latter, would like the title/author, please. Thanks.

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Eileen, I am pretty sure this was a screenplay written by Gary Whitta of Star Trek Voyager fame.

There is a book called The Book Of Eli by Sam Moffe but it is nothing to do with this film.

HTH.