Movie Review #15 The Book of Eli

     I had very high expectations for The Book of Eli, and it met every one of them. Action, story, and maybe if we're lucky, a good plot twist is what I wanted, and prepare to get every one of those elements. I really enjoyed the movie for the action, but the action was really just the carrier for the wonderful story that actually has a great message. I am not very religious, but the religious tones certainly struck me.
     The Book of Eli follows a man named Eli through a postwar Earth on a mission to get the last bible to safety. All the bibles had been burned; blamed as the cause for the war. He reaches a small "town" that some survivors had put together, there the leader of the "town" is looking for the specific book that Eli has in his possession. Eli leaves and actually even gets another companion for his journey all in one action. Hi ultimate mission though is to save humanity. Once you see it you'll understand why it's saving humanity, believe me.
      Now the basics were great, acting [Denzel's always convincing], the music is haunting and perfectly fits it, the scenery is eerily beautiful, the bits of action well played out, and the story very well developed. Now the only problem I had was with the ending, I won't give it away, BUT it could have ended about five minutes before it did, thats all I'll say.
     Go in with pretty high expectations, the plot twist will not disappoint, although you'll question its plausibility it will also make the message even stronger.

Rating: 9/10  - Those able to should go see it, although again, if you have a problem with any sort of blood or gore, and partial and very brief nudity, then be cautious.