The Book Of Eli

DjTranz’s Directorial Review

The Book of Eli

Synopsis: A Lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.

Action:

·         Stunts were great.

·         Fight sequence well coordinated

·         Expert firing and shooting scenes.

·         Professional Blade handling.

·         Well controlled explosions.

Camera:

·         Very Good angles

·         Non-shakey shots.

·         Good P.O.V shots.

·         Good Environment picturization.

·         Awesome camera technique (During Gattling Gun firing and gun-fights)

·         Great close-up to the eyes (When Danzel speaks out the words of bible in the end).

·         Must watch the camera movement, when Mila Kunis strangles the man in the car.

·         And when Mila Kunis throws the grenade towards the car.

Art:

·         Great town settings

·         Beautifull after-world environment.

·         Dusty Roads and Deserts.

Sound and Music:

·         The Music was touching when they’re shaving and cleaning up Danzel (in the end)

·         The background music was great; it follows the story strongly.

·         The sound effects and music matches the entire story.

·         “Just can enjoy the movie, even with our eyes closed” ~ Pesonal Opinion (DjTranz)

·         When Gary Oldman shoot’s Danzel in the Desert area, The sound tech was awesome.

Story and Storyline:

·         Story was strong by nature

·         Great storyline and story-telling.

·         Beautiful narration when required.

·         Well mannered story telling.

·         Beautiful Climax

·         Beautiful ending.

·         It was great inner feeling, unexplainable when get know “Eli was Blind” by storyline.

Script and Writing:

·         Speechless and uncomment-able.

·         Poetic, just like from the bible.

·         “ It’s not just a book”

·         “He who holds it can control all”

·         Beautiful lines.

·         “ask him, you shall receive” (it was behind television)

Suspense:

·         When Danzel starts walking after getting shot.

·         When in the end we realize that Danzel was blind all along.

·         Final scenes of Gary Oldman trying to open the bible and Danzel start talking about it.

Costume:

·         Have to give credits to costume designers.

·         A job well done.

Similarities:

·         When they’re (Danzel&Mila) driving and getting closer to ocean scene; the mountains scene just reminds me personally similar scene from ‘Lord of the Rings’ (Mountains of Horse lord – Rohan), and also a final scene from Will Smith’s ‘I Am Legend’. ~ Pesonal Opinion( DjTranz)

Character:

·         ‘Eli’ by Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. – Great and he was born to do this; Superb acting. His objective.

·         ‘Carnegie’ by Gary Leonard Oldman – Great as well. Born to do this role; his trust for books and knowledge.

And success goes to all especially,

·         Directors Hughes brothers and the team.

·         Denzel.

·         Gary Oldman.

·         Music.

Poetic Ending; Great Movie; I personally give ‘A+’ and 9/10.

~ DjTranz Prabu