They were very popular a few years ago up until oakley stopped making them. See more ideas about denzel washington, washington and actor denzel washington. First seen as eli is trekking across the postapocalyptic wasteland, it is used throughout the film and last seen worn by solara mila kunis at the conclusion of the film. New out this week in uk cinemas is the hughes brothers book of eli, a postapocalyptic tale in which a lone warrior, denzel washington fights his way across the wastelands of america in order to protect the sacred book of eli that holds the secrets to saving the future of humanity. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. The story has denzel washington playing a mysterious wanderer named eli. Eli denzel washington sunglasses from the book of eli.
Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Denzel washington pictures and photos although a mediocre movie, imho, i thought the book of eli gave some good opportunities to discuss the bible with nonchristian friends. Denzel washington wears oakleys model inmate, mila kunis wears. For his role in the book of eli, washington studied martial arts under a bruce. A denzel washington oscars loss will feel like a loss for all. Asked in denzel washington how many movies has denzel. Recently released on dvd and bluray the taking of pelham 1 2 3 is the tony scott remake of the classic 1974 movie starring walter matthau and robert shaw. The book of eli the book of eli denzel washington coat. Why did denzel washington get an oscar for training day. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by. Denzel washington protects the book of eli christian cinema.
Mar 16, 2012 oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. Its gotta be denzel washington, hes been in movies since the late 80searly 90s and his last role i believe was the book of eli. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. Sama eyewear sunglasses are the worlds finest and most exclusive luxury eyeglasses for men and women. Eli s denzel washington screen worn, green hooded jacket with blood stains and bullet holes in back no size, worn out brown red head long sleeve crewneck thermal size xlt, offwhite hanes crewneck tshirt size xl, worn out brown carhartt canvas pants no size, and black old navy distressed leather belt.
With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. As usual with apocalypses, the one in the book of eli left america covered. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson.
The book of eli is the hughes brothersa follow up film to from hell. Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. The oakley inmate was introduced in 2008, and as most oakley s consists of only the most hightech materials and lenses, which creates one of the most lightweight, clear and protective pair of specs you can get. Jan 15, 2010 denzel washington has the sort of actor intensity needed to play an apocalyptic superhero, and the book of eli positions him as such. The book of eli is the first hughes brothers movie that feels stripped of drama, imagination, sensibility. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli.
Washington is seen wearing the sunglasses in numerous scenes. Denzel washington the book of eli sword large armory replicas. Denzel washington makes the postapocalyptic world somehow charming in the new film the book of eli. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards. Denzel washington in the book of eli 2010 denzel washington at an event for the book of eli 2010 denzel.
Denzel washington is the second african american actor in history to win an academy award for best actor training day. Denzel washington awards and nominations during denzel washington showbiz career. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. After numerous requests for a larger size, we are proud to say this machete welded by denzel washington himself is 26 inch long and features a satin finish, extremely sharp, 18 inch blade.
Kunis is not going to win any awards or garner critical acclaim, but she. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington. Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before. In the movie the book of eli, washington played the role of a godly man so his upbringing was a little better since he had god on his side unlike the other movies. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. Does denzel washington play a blind man in the book of eli. The film in question is the book of eli, and these are worn by gary oldman. Mar 19, 2010 get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli. Denzel washington, the book of eli in this postapocalyptic drama, denzel washington plays a blind man who has to protect the last bible on earth while spouting biblical phrases and wasting his. Jan 20, 2010 for every film where i dont know the leading roles eyewear, theres another where i do. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete.
The book of eli tells the story of a lone hero denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of postapocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that holds the key to saving the future of humanity. Actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, where he is a lone hero in an apocalyptic world, protecting a sacred book. Beginning his career on the stage, the mount vernon, new york native landed. Jan 15, 2010 how is denzel washington as the lead and mila kunis, too. You cant nerd up denzel just by giving him glasses. Washington at the berlin international film festival in july 20. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in. Please see the submission guidelines to make sure that both you and your book meet the eligibility requirements. In the book of eli, denzel washington portrays a man, in a postapocalyptic world attempting to make his way across america in an attempt to keep the last remaining copy of the bible out of the wrong hands. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer.
New images featuring denzel washington in postapocalyptic book of eli see denzel washington pictures, photo shoots, and listen online to the latest music. Zoom into an underpass to reveal denzel washington. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. It is also seen in most promotional images for the film. Denzel washington, the book of eli a shady situation denzel. Jul 18, 20 the book of eli denzel washington interview duration. Eli, a monosyllabic lone gunslinger in a signature outfit of sunglasses. Denzel washington is wearing what we believe to be the oakley inmate sunglasses during his role as the lone hero. A denzel washington oscars loss will feel like a loss for all of us. Denzel washington not only stars in, but is also an executive producer of, the new hughes brothers film, the book of eli.
The honoree has won two golden globes in past years for his performances in glory and the hurricane. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting eli s canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in the house. Denzel washington broke his pinky finger in a basketball accident when he. Nov 21, 2012 the sunglasses that washington wears in the book of eli is mens oakley inmate race wear sunglasses. Seeing how there arent many doctors to fill out an prescription for glasses. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics as they tell their lifechanging stories of mentorship. Interview with denzel washington for the book of eli youtube. He holds as his prize possession a thick book with a gold cross on the. He discusses why he became a producer of the film, getting in shape for the role, weapons and. Whats inexplicable is some of the movies he has chosen to be in. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Oct 03, 2006 in his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. The book of eli is a stylized, amped up postapocalyptic action film riding on the dusty shoulders of denzel washington the road with swordfights. As an actor, producer and director, hes made his mark on the film industry, an industry that has recognized him with two academy awards best actor for training day and best supporting actor for glory, three oscar nominations, and 95 other awards and nominations.
Okaley inmate sunglasses brown book of eli glasses. Hed have his glasses and pull out little nuggets from each one of them. Dec 11, 20 eli played by denzel washington in the book of eli. Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli sunglasses. Dressed in shades with a machete at his back, he swiftly. The road is the movie based on cormac mccarthys pulitzer prize winning. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. However, we have noticed that there seems to be a slight difference in the arms between the sunglasses from the movie and that displayed on the oakley website, but the frame style appears to be identical. Denzel washington on screen and stage awards and nominations.
Some may find the film worth sitting through simply for its. In book of eli, denzels character is supposed to be protecting the bible in order to preserve its teachings because god himself spoke to him and told him to do so. Denzel washington honored with lifetime achievement award. Eli is headed west, but on the way, he passes devastation and squalor, and occasionally he must mete out some devastation of his own with a sharp blade. Denzel washington wearing oakley inmate in the book of eli. Denzel washington pictures and photos denzel is beautiful. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best actor. Actionpacked theatrical trailer for denzel washingtons the book of eli. Denzel washington wears oakleys model inmate, mila kunis wears mosley. The new movie stars denzel washington book of eli and john travolta taking over the roles of the lead characters in this 21st century update. He is an awardwinning actor, director and filmmaker who has received three.
The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Denzel washington has won oscars for his movie performances, but which is his best. At the very end, when the camera zooms in on eli as he sits at the table on the ship, you can clearly see his eyes are covered by a white film, a. The 2010 best actor in a leading role in a play tony went to denzel washington. What are the sunglasses that denzel washington wears in the. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. I dont feel that the film makes a very good case for the usefulness of religion. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial art. Jan, 2010 heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli. As seen in the new action thriller, the book of eli, this is eli s denzel washington screen worn stunt, blood stained, green hooded coat, no size bloody with a hole, brown red head longsleeve crewneck thermal, size 2xlt bloody with a hole, cream hanes tshirt, size xl blood stained brown carhartt pants, no size and black. Sunglasses in the book of eli everything sunglasses. Jan 29, 2018 first of all, i do not mean to undermine denzel s performance. The oakley inmate is a part of oakleys 2008 lifestyle series, which is also cool for casual wear.
Hes a phenomenal, charismatic actor and this role allowed him to showcase his ability to fill a room with his acting. Outdoors, everyone wears sunglasses or goggles, and the sky is always white. A book is eligible if it is written by a washington state author and published between january 1 and december 31 of the year prior to the award published in 2020 for the 2021 awards. Actionpacked theatrical trailer for denzel washington s the book of eli. The book of eli sunglasses id celebrity sunglasses. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. Despite the mediocre ratings 45% on rotten tomatoes that critics have been giving it, its done well at the box office. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. The book of eli elis denzel washington costumes original.
List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. Denzel washington, the book of eli bad movies of 2018 oscar. They are the same model denzel washington wore in the book of eli. He wears mirrored sunglasses and is beating up a group of leather. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Jan 31, 2010 denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. In the book of eli the first thing the viewer notice are sunglasses. Mila kunis, as solara, wears mosley tribes raynes sunglasses in the movie the book of eli. Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli sunglasses id celebrity sunglasses. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie the.
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