Love a classic Denzel Washington movie? Then “The Book of Eli” is for you. Denzel brings a smooth style and energy to the screen, the type we’ve come to expect from this amazing actor. The movie takes place in what many skeptics believe, a not too distant future, and is set in a post-apocalyptic barren wasteland. It follows a wanderer named Eli played by Washington who has been on a journey across what used to be America. He carries a leather bound book, which is the driving force of his journey, and also he carries what looks like an Ipod (guess Apple can last through anything).
His journey is wrought with dangers, from loiterers and outlaws, to a scarcity of water. Armed with only a shotgun and a blade, his journey leads him to a disheveled city that is ruled by a self-appointed warlord named Carnegie (Gary Oldman). Carnegie is after a certain book that he believes will help him further cement his rule. Will the holder of the book be able to protect it from the brutal dictator and will Carnegie realize that what he seeks may be right in his midst?
Although Eli strongly feels this journey is one he is meant to endure alone, he is forced into being accompanied by the beautiful Solara (Mila Kunis), who is determined to find out the significance of the prized possession Eli reads from every day.
Although this was a classic good versus evil production, Washington’s performance (much like he did for Training Day) makes this movie a must- see, although it’s not a wall-to-wall action flick it keeps your interest with intricate plot twists. And while his supporting cast could have been stronger, we are used to Washington being able to carry amazing solo performances and he’s done it again with “The Book of Eli.”