“A bold, innovative, kick-ass post-apocalyptic adventure.”
-Richard Roeper
(2010; R)
In theaters: Friday, 15 January 2010
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Albert and Allen Hughes
Cast: Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis
Tommy said on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 4:16:54 AM I have to agree with Mr. Roeper on this. I saw Book of Eli the weekend it came out and I was surprised at how good it was. I just watch it again today and I was still in awe of the movie. A lot of critics and movie goers complain about the ending when we find out the Denzel's Eli was blind. I think that is what makes this movie so great. Everything he accomplished he did blind. If you watch it twice you pick up
Margaret said on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 11:28:42 AM An A? Are you kidding me? This movie was one of the most overblown, ridiculous films I've seen in a while. Terrible plot, horrid acting and unending preachiness. I don't want to "spoil" this film for anyone (if that is even possible), but the "surprise plot twist" was patently ridiculous - so ridiculous, in fact, that some viewers seem to miss it. I couldn't wait for it to be over. On the plus side, it provided more laughs (unintended) than I was expecting. I would put it in the "so bad it's good" category, but to give it an A is just plain crazy. It was a rotten film. Oh, and Mila Kunis' decision at the end of the film was just crazy and completely uncalled for. It didn't fit with anything we'd seen of her in the film up to that point. She spends the first two hours of the film relying on Eli to rescue her, and now she's supposed to be self-sufficient? Insane, but not any stupider than the rest of the film.
Brian said on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 2:41:10 PM Excellent review Richard, I completely agree with your take on it. I also agree that the Mila Kunis performance was outstanding and showed how she is growing as an actress. You nailed it perfectly by saying it would walk the road of mixed reviews, but the film worked on all levels for me as well.
Evan said on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 5:45:48 PM I can't see this movie working for anyone other than pretty spiritual people. It gets increasingly preachy as it goes on, and what you call a leap of faith, Richard, I call ridiculous nonsense (don't even get me started on that final twist). And I though Mila Kunis was a bad casting choice-- she seemed way out of place in the gritty post-apocalyptic setting, and she sounded like a valley girl. Love your work, Richard, and I tend to agree with your reviews-- but not with this one. C- from me...
Richard roeper said on Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:45:14 PM Jonathan, Just hit the play button above and it'll play for you. RR
Jonathan said on Saturday, January 16, 2010 2:50:33 PM Where is the review?
Alain Loubeau said on Friday, January 15, 2010 3:47:41 PM Awesome movie