In The Book of Eli the world has been reduced to a post apocalyptic wasteland where water is scarce. Books are also scarce and all the Bibles in the world have been burned, all except one. Eli carries this Bible and he is on a mission from God to travel across the country to the coast to deliver it.
Despite it's plot, The Book of Eli isn't overly preachy. The ideas contained within the film may seem like they could be so but the film is handled in a way in which this apocalyptic western work. It's an intense and gritty action and drama film.
Denzel Washington is perfect in his role as Eli. He is intriguing on multiple levels. He is a man of God and an assassin. Mila Kunis joins the cast as Solara, a slave to Carnegie played by Gary Oldman who believes that by using the words of "The Book" that he can gain more control. Solara escapes from Carnegie and continues with Eli on his journey to deliver the Bible.
Although The Book of Eli may have some heads turning from it's questionable plot twist, it may have others wishing to go back and watch the film again with a closer eye. It is a fun ride and a story that works well in it's setting. It is a western with a different feel. The violence may be too intense for some but this is one film that I would have gone to see more than once.
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