The Book of Eli is a rare gem of a film. Not only does it tell a rather spiritual story without bowing to typical Hollywood no-goes but it also manages to go for broke with a more 70's fashion ending. The more I thought about the film the more I not only appreciated it but wondered how it even got made.
The film was marketed so terribly that it's a wonder anyone showed up during it's theatrical run. Here's what the story is based on the trailer: A man carries with him a highly sought after book in a post apocalyptic United States. His mission: deliver it out West.
Here's what the story truly is about: A man carries with him the only surving copy of the King James Version of the Bible. A greedy, selfish man is looking for the Book and will stop at nothing to get his hands on it.
It's a hard R with plenty of violence and foul language, but for those of Faith who can stand that part you may just walk away with a bit of inspiration.
Language: Plenty to go around.
Violence: Stylized violence.
Sex: Nothing more than attempted seduction, which fails.
Positive Themes: A man of Faith following his convictions and spreading the Gospel.
Negative Themes: Greed, murder, and generalized evil.
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