The Book of Eli
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Now, i'll admit i'm a sucker for any post-apocalyptic film, but I really enjoyed this one.
Denzel Washington puts in a good performance as a very thoughtful, spiritual man that can also kick all kinds of ass.
Really enjoyed it. But for those who have watched it - a question (Spoiler):
So, was he supposed to be blind then? I know the book was in braille, but was he blind or could he just read braille?
I may have it watch it again to see if there were any tell tale signs...
Denzel Washington puts in a good performance as a very thoughtful, spiritual man that can also kick all kinds of ass.
Really enjoyed it. But for those who have watched it - a question (Spoiler):
So, was he supposed to be blind then? I know the book was in braille, but was he blind or could he just read braille?
I may have it watch it again to see if there were any tell tale signs...
toppstuff said:
Of course he was blind. That is the whole point of the film.
His added abilities were a part of his strength and a function of his faith. That is why he prevailed and ultimately achieved his goal.
A great film, if it was a bit evangelical.
Well much like Sixth Sense, i'll have to re-watch it to pick up on all the little nuances. His added abilities were a part of his strength and a function of his faith. That is why he prevailed and ultimately achieved his goal.
A great film, if it was a bit evangelical.
Looking forward to a second showing, though this time I'll watch it on the big telly instead of on my iPhone...
When I first saw it I didn't see the twist coming. I watched it again a couple of weeks later, and was looking for clues to the twist.
It was over a year ago when I last watched it, but....
There are a couple of times when he bumps into things, and its also noticeable when he kills the cat at the start (doesn't shoot until it makes a noise) - same with the shoot out in the village, he only shoots at people once they fire at him.
If you watch it with the twist in mind, it is made quiet obvious - but you just don't pick up on things the first time.
It was over a year ago when I last watched it, but....
There are a couple of times when he bumps into things, and its also noticeable when he kills the cat at the start (doesn't shoot until it makes a noise) - same with the shoot out in the village, he only shoots at people once they fire at him.
If you watch it with the twist in mind, it is made quiet obvious - but you just don't pick up on things the first time.
(which I obviously am lol). Good film just made better.Nyphur said:
When I first saw it I didn't see the twist coming. I watched it again a couple of weeks later, and was looking for clues to the twist.
It was over a year ago when I last watched it, but....
There are a couple of times when he bumps into things, and its also noticeable when he kills the cat at the start (doesn't shoot until it makes a noise) - same with the shoot out in the village, he only shoots at people once they fire at him.
If you watch it with the twist in mind, it is made quiet obvious - but you just don't pick up on things the first time.
+1 i like it when a film does that. Obvious one i can think of is fight clubIt was over a year ago when I last watched it, but....
There are a couple of times when he bumps into things, and its also noticeable when he kills the cat at the start (doesn't shoot until it makes a noise) - same with the shoot out in the village, he only shoots at people once they fire at him.
If you watch it with the twist in mind, it is made quiet obvious - but you just don't pick up on things the first time.
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