There aren't too many Hollywood movies who dare to please their audience by betting on the atmosphere and style only. Fortunately the rules are made to break and the Hughes brothers take this concept very far beyond of local competition in their latest film. Original trailers and promotional material, it became clear that this would be something special, the complete film offers more of.
Reliable sources link the film for the games of fallout, style and setting. I've not played these games, so I can't really comment on that for me, feels more like a modernized Fist Of The North Star (without change) version. Ruins of motorcycle gangs, militias and a surprisingly mellow theme background contrast with the rest of the film. This time not environmental in nature, but targeted to religion.
The titular book is of course the bible, a book that has been banned after "the great war." Denzel Washington's character (Eli) is sent to deliver West, others are after his powers, it's for their quest for the souls who could give more power over their supporters. This leads to a confrontation fierce between Eli and gang city is aware of the powers of the book.
Frameworks of the first Visual excellence film is apparent. Wonderfully desaturees colors are used throughout, often accompanied by dark tones, and dark surroundings. The post-apocalyptic world is not a place pleasant to reside, that much is certain. Action sequences are impressive, with some very nice touches camera wise and some impressive parameters.
The soundtrack is also quite bold and striking. The Hughes brothers don't try to hide the music and even if not all work track as well as expected, at least the music gives the film some extra brightness and identity. It is pleasant to see Hollywood directors to take these bold choice for change.
The acting is pretty solid. Playing poise, individual hard-assed comes from rather naturally in Washington, the role of the leader of the city vilaines and evil is perfect for someone like Gary Oldman (think just Leon). Same Kunis has a role rather enjoyable to fill out here, so it is very good too.
Even if the subject of the film is rather religious, for me it was never off the coast of propaganda any. While the film certainly follows a pro-bible perspective, considers more as a story to tell, rather than a statement to make. If you have something against religious subjects is perhaps a bit of a barrier, but I couldn't be bothered by it (and I'm not religious in any). The end is rather mellow and predictable, but then the solid atmosphere, superb visuals and use the parameter was already convinced me that I was watching a good film. It is not really my type preferred late, but that can be expected from a film made in these film regions. One thing that annoy me was though shutdown Western-like a little film makes in the village. I preferred over a road construction, film rather than a progression of history influenced by the West.
That said, the book of Eli is certainly one of the best things I've seen from Hollywood this year. This is all style and atmosphere, beautifully executed and well acted. There are certainly parts that could have been handled better, but they never got the experience that the delivery of this film. Certainly recommended.
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