The Book of Eli looks like it could be a really unique January offering. It features pedigree (can’t do much better than Denzel and Gary Oldman), solid filmmakers (The Hughes Brothers, still in line to make their really “BIG” movie), and a cool premise (“Man wanders the post-apocalyptic world kicking ass, protecting a book loaded with the secrets to the future”).
Between this, Dr. Parnassus and Daybreakers, we’re kicking 2010 off with a nice genre bang. Plus, most of us would watch Denzel do just about anything. Well, not make love to Gary Oldman.
I happen to have some tickets for CHUD.com readers in the cities below. So if you would be as kind as to use the appropriate link, include your mailing address, and tell us the name of your favorite post-apocalyptic film, you just may get yourselves a little treat for you and yours.
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Can't say I agree, that trailer offers nothing interesting.
Two questions: 1. Are you a professional writer? 2. Were you drunk when you wrote this? People who make a living writing should at least proof the material they are about to publish. One quick read after the booze wore off would have revealed gems such as "Plus, most of us would Denzel do just about anything. Well, except from make love to Gary Oldman" and the ever popular "So if you would be as kind as to use the appropriate link," all in a three brief paragraphs. Clean it up man! Do it for the children! Oh, other than that, you usually have some pretty interesting stuff. And you're right, 2010 looks promising.
Watch out Nick, you've got the fucking grammar police after you!!
The first trailer was nice and atmospheric. The second is standard action crap with hack action trailer music. Not to mention that it gives away that the book is a bible. Which brings it back to my main objection to the movie: If people are that desperate to find a bible (and why that would be the case is beyond me), why do they have to chase this guy around to get his? Did the war destroy all of the motels in the world?
Advance screening, done. There are two twists in this film. One you can guess now and one you will have trouble swallowing midway through the film.
pass for 2 please. thank you
If it is the bible (as seems likely), given that it is one of the most ubiquitous books on the planet, this scenario seems unlikely. A better question to ask is, since it is so common at the moment, how many people actually bother to read it?
Parnassus IS awful, Daybreakers looks awful and comes from two terrible film makers, and this looks iffy at best, and no, I wouldn't watch Denzel in anything. I'd find it hard to watch MOST of his output.
I want my god-damned book back, you thief.
funny comments. Looking forward to seeing the movie — greatly!
How does that not look kick ass? I'm there.
The Hughes Brothers are terrible filmmakers who are hacks, at best…so no matter how interesting it may at first appear, do the smart thing and refrain from wasting your time.
Planet of the Apes
Great Trailer. Denzel on Picture in Theatre advertisement made me take a double look to make sure it was him
want to see this
exellent action movie
I want 2 pass for my me and my wife
Hey thanks for the passes to "The Book of Eli" can't wait to see it later this week. Love the website.
Dr.Pannassus is the worst movie ive ever seen. they must of put alot of work behind that trailer to make it look good because that was the most dreadful 2 hours of my life in a theater. the only good part was johnny depp.
Interesting movie. Denzel is very versatile.
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