Movie Review: “The Book of Eli”

Seen on: January 16, 2010

The players: Directors: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes, Writer: Gary Whitta, Cast: Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Jennifer Beals

Facts of interest: First Hughes bros. film since "From Hell."

The plot: In a post-apocalyptic world, one man (Washington) travels cross-country to protect a book that apparently holds the hope for mankind.

Our thoughts: Albert and Allen Hughes’ post-apocalyptic action flick “The Book of Eli” boasts strong technical aspects but falls a bit short in the story department. It’s a movie with straightforward messages and lots of brainless action, and chances are many folks out there will enjoy watching Denzel Washington beat the heck out of bad guys.

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'The Book of Eli' feature trailer hits the web

Here's the brand-new feature trailer for Allen and Albert Hughes' upcoming post-apocalyptic action flick "The Book of Eli," and it's quite an action-packed, intriguing preview, so check it out after the jump. The first teaser already boasted a solid look, and this one certainly delivers as well.

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Stunning 'The Book of Eli' trailer debuts online

To be honest, I wasn't quite sure what to think about Allen and Albert Hughes' upcoming drama "The Book of Eli," a sort of post-apocalyptic western starring Denzel Washington in the lead. Now that I saw the film's teaser trailer, however, I admit I'm quite excited about this project.

The story follows Washington as Eli, a badass hero who travels across America to pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s only way to redemption. Protecting this knowledge, however, seems to be quite a challenge, but Eli will stop at nothing to complete his mission.

The trailer below looks quite stunning, and even though it only shows Washington strolling across plenty of wasteland and showing viewers he's not someone to be messed with, the footage managed to grab my attention. I am indeed intrigued by "The Book of Eli," which opens Jan. 15, 2010.

Also part of the cast are Gary Oldman, who's a small-town despot willing to do anything to get a hold of Eli’s book; Mila Kunis, who plays a woman who first tries to betray but later joins Eli on his quest; and Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Beals and Michael Gambon.

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Mila Kunis boards 'Book of Eli'

Mila Kunis is the latest to join Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman in Albert and Allen Hughes’s upcoming drama “Book of Eli.”

Washington will play Eli, a hero who travels across America to protect a sacred book and pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s way to redemption.

The Hollywood Reporter says Kunis plays a woman who first tries to betray but later joins Eli on his quest. Oldman stars as the despot of a small town.

The Hughes brothers, who last helmed “From Hell,” are directing Gary Whitta’s script, which Anthony Peckham rewrote. Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment are producing the project.

Kunis, who's famous for her role as Jackie on "That '70s Show," most recently starred alongside Mark Wahlberg in "Max Payne." She also voices Meg Griffin on "Family Guy."

Gary Oldman to join ‘Book of Eli’

Gary Oldman is in talks to join Denzel Washington in Albert and Allen Hughes’s upcoming drama “Book of Eli.”

In the post-apocalyptic film, Washington will play Eli, a hero who travels across America to protect a sacred book and pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s way to redemption.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Oldman would star as the despot of a small town who is willing to do anything to get a hold of Eli’s book.

The Hughes brothers, who last helmed “From Hell,” are directing Gary Whitta’s script, which Anthony Peckham rewrote.

Oldman most recently starred as James Gordon in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight.” He will next be seen in David S. Goyer’s upcoming horror film “The Unborn.”

Final word: Oldman rocks! That's all I have to say.

Denzel Washington to star in ‘Book of Eli’

Denzel Washington has signed on to star in Allen and Albert Hughes’ upcoming drama “Book of Eli,” according to Variety.

In the post-apocalyptic film, Washington will play a hero who travels across America to pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s way to redemption.

The Hughes brothers are directing Gary Whitta’s script, which Anthony Peckham rewrote. Joel Silver is on board to produce the project.

Washington recently starred in Ridley Scott's "American Gangster" and "The Great Debaters," which he also directed. He will next be seen in Tony Scott's remake of "The Taking of Pelham 123."

"The Book of Eli" markes the Hughes brothers' first directorial effort since the 2001 Johnny Depp vehicle "From Hell." As for Peckham, he also recently wrote the script for Clint Eastwood's upcoming project "The Human Factor,"a look at the life of Nelson Mandela.