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This is one of those movies where I did not expect the plot twist and was completely caught off guard. Then when I think back on it I notice all the subtle clues.

2 Corinthians 5:7 Eli was walking by FAITH not by sight. I love this movie, so many subtle hints and lessons

Hands down one of my favorite movies ever. There's so much to it. Eli (Denzel Washington) represents good religion, which is relationship with God through Christ, discipline, patience, and complete faith. Carnegie (Gary Oldman) represents bad religion, which is self-serving, manipulating the Word for self-gain, and generally being a false prophet. Eli was blind throughout the whole moving representing the verse from the Bible 2 Corinthians 5: 7 "For we walk by faith, not by sight". Learning how Eli is working with God it helps improve a lot more scenes when you watch it a second time. He doesn't do a lot without listening to God which adds a whole different context to scenes like when he encounters the first high-jackers in the beginning and the main one asks "Are you listening?" and Eli replies "I am now." In other words he was listening to God's instructions prior to that moment and once he received the information only then did he give that guy his full attention. The part where they were having the shootout in the town when Eli was trying to leave and you were like "Can he not be killed?" to answer that, basically yes. I think he mentions it a little bit, but essentially he had a covenant with God in that Eli wasn't allowed to let anyone touch the Bible until he got it to where it needed to go, so the entire time and including that shootout, Eli could not be hurt because he was under divine protection. It was only when someone else touched the Bible, Carnegie, that he was then able to be hurt which is when Carnegie shot him. There's so many layers to this film which makes it so interesting to me, I'm so glad to see you react to this, hands down one of my favorite films.

One of my favorite movies of all time. Eli is actually blind in the movie and his faith and the power of god acted through him allow him to complete impossible things for a man with no sight. When he flick the lighter he moves his head over the flam to make sure it’s lit, he only shoots the cat after it makes a noise, didn’t see the no trespassing sign, kicks the fist stair to the old folks house. Subtle ways to show his sight is gone. Fantastic story telling.

The Book of Eli was the first time Gary Oldman played a villain it at least 10 years and I missed it so much.

This is basically the Fallout Movie we never knew we wanted lol. Damn good film with a damn good twist.

This is one of my all time favorite movies. The end reveal blew my mind. Denzel is one of the greatest actors working, and this movie just proves that. His subtle acting before everything is revealed at the end is just so so good.

My friend dscribed this movie as "Daredevil in the world of the Fallout games" 😆 Great performance by the cast, love the cinematography and the action scenes. The twist was good and the ending was perfect 🤩

What's really cool, when you re-watch this movie, knowing Eli is blind the whole time, you then can catch all the clues. He often fights in the dark, senses birds in the air without looking, doesn't look at people when they talk to him, and his cool sun glasses.

Easily one of my favorite performances by Denzel Washington. Mila Kunis was actually pretty good in this as well. Just a gem of a movie.

The soundtrack for the movie is also excellent. Heck, everything in the move is excellent. Script, filming, actors, scenes...etc.

Pay very close attention to these scenes at 6:00 and 18:50. He says, "It's not my concern" and then goes on about his day. However, it was that SAME biking crew that got him into trouble in the bar. If he would've saved those random travelers (most likely killing the bikers), then he would not have had to kill them in the bar. WHICH would mean that he could pass through the town without Carnegie noticing him. Solara is sent WITH Eli (probably through "God") to remind him of his purpose. Which is brought back to his attention at 18:50, which is to do more for others than he does to himself. It's not about the book, it's about the teachings of the book. He forsakes those teachings by letting the travelers die, so Solara is sent with him to put him back on the right path.

Glad you reacted to this man, it's one of my favorite movies. It also has a strong meaning to me when it comes to Christianity/the Bible in the film and how God looked out for Eli in this movie.

Honestly one of Denzel's best movies (besides Man on Fire). Gary Oldman is great in everything I love this movie because It doesn't shove religion down your throat and they talk about how it can be used as a weapon to manipulate people. The Bible and Christianity are rarely talked about in a non-positive way so it's refreshing to get a religion-centered movie that doesn't push it in your face or try to make you believe, etc.

A few actors from the HP series in this.. George is Dumbledore, Martha is Madam Maxine, and then Gary Oldman just killing it as always

There was a prequel sort of animated thing on the special features that shows the story of the villain. Growing up in a trailer home with a abusive father. Father who watched and gave everything he had to a preacher on tv. Or something alone those lines. Hence the vililan realizing "the book" could be used as a weapon if used right.

if you watch the movie again, you can totally notice a lot of hints that he’s blind. when they arrive at the old couple’s house he hits the first stair of their porch to know where the stairs begin. or when he finds the dead body at the beginning you can see he doesn’t look at it, he only smells it. then he knows it’s there

“The Book Of Eli” and “The Holy Bible” matchup perfectly in gematria. Its pretty cool and fascinating.

This is one of my favorite Denzell Washington movies. Another great one that nobody has really reacted to is the 1998 movie Fallen with Denzell Washington, John Goodman and Donald Sutherland.

I love that it is implied that God is seemingly protecting him and giving him abilities to dispatch of people with ease. As he was meant to protect the book and bring it to the end. My friend didn't like that the war happened because of the book. But as a Christian, there is nothing wrong in admitting there are people who indeed use it more as a weapon today sadly to gain lots of money, followers and power. And in today's world more and more seem to be abusing it for their own purpose. It's annoying because a door portion of us are legit followers of Christ. We help everyone, we donate to everything. Most food banks are through churches. Again, not saying Christians are perfect of course, but I do love the premise that in this movies world, the book can be used for good or evil depending on who gets it.

Aw man! This is definitely not a hidden gem to me man!! This is one of my favorite freaking movies. So great.

Ooh I love this film! I admit I didn’t appreciate it when I was a child but as an adult it’s def one the better films I’ve seen :) also love Mila Denzel and Gary oldman in this 🤧

One of those rare masterpieces that arent given enough recognition, glad you reacted to it

the twist at the end is insaneeee!! he was just walking by faith. not by sight. SHEEEEESH

When you go back and watch it you’ll be like, “I can’t believe I didn’t get that he was blind!”. From the very beginning; 1 he doesn’t shoot the cat until it makes a sound. 2 he kicks the door in and doesn’t look around or check the corners but stands perfectly still and listens for movement. 3 when he wakes up and goes to the window he doesn’t shield his eyes or flinch at the sunlight cause he just feels the warmth on his face.

If you watch the movie again knowing that he is blind you can see all the moments where he trips over things and reacts to things by hearing. This a true masterpiece of acting by Denzel.

I always love movies, shows, and books that are post apocalyptic or dystopian in nature.

What I find so interesting about this movie is its pacing. It's paced just this side of being too slow, and yet with it's slow movement, it works so well.

FINALLY! Been waiting on someone to react to this!! Amazing movie. Do ‘Lawless’ next! Another hidden gem.

I remember watching this in high school and I forgot the name of the movie and spent so long trying to find it again

whats funy is the second time you go through you realize how many badass moments arn't :> like staring the guy down that didn't shoot him...he probably just didn't know he was there, or only vaugly, or only killing the shooters when they shot him :>

whoever requested that is a champ!

Denzel was the verse " walk by faith not by sight." He had faith he didn't need to see.

Reign of Fire is another underrated action, post catastrophe type of movie. I still enjoy watching this and Reign of Fire from time to time.

U do know that Denzel Washington played as a blind character it basically shows it in the beginning of the movie when he's moving stuff

The first time I watched this movie was on a cruise ship when I was on my senior trip At the time, it was still in theater Had no idea what it was or that it was a new movie When it came out on Blu-ray, I went out and bought it It was my first Blu-ray.

I like how they give you a bunch of clues to the twist at the end.

You really cannot fully appreciate a movie until you sit back and watch it in the dark on a big screen with at least a 5.1 surround setup

This and The Departed are probably the only movies I wish I could go back and watch for the first time.

This film is incredible, everything about it was well done. Although I grew up on the bible I'm not religious, yet still understood the message. I think that's what makes it such an amazing story. And what can I say about Denzel and his permance other than "wow".

Tbf, they literally open the movie with him looking out a window, moving his eyes around, and they're not grey at all. Right out of the gate that would throw anybody off to "oh he's blind".

Thank god for the patreon requests actually giving something good

This film is a gem but hardly hidden. It was well publicized in its day. The Hughes Brothers who directed this also directed Menace II Society, Dead Presidents & From Hell. A true hidden gem would be a film called " Thursday" starring Thomas Jane.

I finally stop looking after years of trying to watch someone enjoy this movie and then I find this a few months later.

The logic of fighting with a melee weapon (the machete, or what-have-you), is that ammunition may be hard to come by, and you don't wanna waste what you can't spare.

Alcatraz had a Hebrew copy of the Old Testament all along. It can be seen on the same shelf where the newly finished Bible is placed.

Yup. Eli is blind. That's why near the start he says "stay on the path" so he doesn't get lost out there.

This movie is so heccin' good, I wish more people reacted to it

Knowing you were about 10/11 when this came out makes me feel old as hell because I was turning 30 around then lol. Wow time flies.

The twist blew me away and at first I thought it was silly but when you rewatch the film you can actually see all the clues and it makes it absolutely incredible. Such an underrated movie but I do think Mila Kunis was wildly miscast but it's still a great film.

Seen it when it was released but dam... was great watching it with you brother. Thank you.

Watched this movie myself the other day and was BAFFLED at the twist. Great film for sure.

Damn love catching reactions with ya! And the community recommending bangers and bangers!!

YESSSSSSSS! Finally someone reacts to this movie!! One of my fave EVER! Awesome! ❤️🇨🇦

Phenomenal movie. Glad to see you reacted to it. Thx. 👍

George and Marth, two good people out here lmao!

It’s basically Mad Max mashed-up with Zatoichi, with a sprinkling of monsters…

I wasn’t aware this was a “hidden” gem. I just figured most people don’t react to it because they’ve already seen it. Awesome movie.

havent seen this movie in a min, such a classic

I wish they left in the cut scene in the blu-ray where the blind woman was reading the braille while carnagie was dying.

Great review ! The plot twist....man o man...saw this in theater and everyone kinda gasped when it revealed 😂...you should do the whole Mad Max catalog my guy 💯

He was kicking azz blind the whole damn movie. Stra8 Classic 💯

When my friend and I seen this in the theaters, he was a hardcore atheist, I was (still am) a Christian. He had an interesting talk afterwords. Most people are shocked that my best friend for 16 years was a hardcore atheist and vica versa. Just because we believe different things doesn't mean we can't be friends. It's about respecting each other beliefs. Sadly though friendship ended when he moved and I realized he used me the whole time because I was super nice and would buy games, buy food..etc for us to use. Never would come over unless he got something out of it. He never bought anything and only called me when he had nothing better to do. I was young and never caught any of this stuff. I'm ok though, being used may suck, but still have lots of good memories together.

“For out of the ground we are taken for the dust we are, and to the dust we shall return,”

One of the best postapocalyptic movies i have ever seen

This is literally my parents favorite movie. 😍

let’s goooo i always loved this movie and i was waiting for you to react to this

Been waiting along time for someone to react to this.

So glad you reacted to this. I love this movie. It is such a good movie and I never hear anyone talk about it. Great reaction. Another great apocalyptic movie is The Road. It is a sad movie but it is so good.

One of my favorite movies of all time and I'm not even religious. I was legit JUST listening to this soundtrack 30min ago.

I love this movie so thanks for reacting.

Yessssss one of my favorite films.

Bro- if you haven’t seen it , the equalizer with Denzel Washington is one of my all time favorite movies.

I had to watch this movie a couple times before fully understanding and appreciating it. Really good movie. Denzel was awesome as usual 🥰

Eli said it himself, "We walk by Faith not by sight".

One of my favorite movies. So underrated

This movie reaction was so awesome and stunning from you. 😁 a little history of your time from me, when came out, my father and I went to see the movie at theaters, but it was interesting to see a church gathering of people to watch the movie with a preacher in the crowd to watch the movie. It was insane but seems interesting still on the movie being a biblical movie style with western mix.

Bro I love this movie so much

I remember watching this movie with my dad and it was one of the only movies he picked that I actually liked 😂

Another great Denzel movie with an awesome twist is Fallen. Denzel vs. A Demon

That was a sleeper film. I'll admit I didn't catch he was blind for a long time in the movie.

14:19 that's Dumbledore and the Beauxbatons tall lady

Great reaction mate, very entertaining. Love this movie, watched it several times. The first time I never sae the twist at the end coming. Has a very VERY Madmax vibe to it, and parallel story aspects. This is one of those less known movies that punches above its weight, that I wish was more picked up on in reactions, along with a bunch of others (:

Thanks for reacting to this. This is one of my favorite Denzel movies and doesn't get reacted to enough. IDK why but its one where I can just watch over n over AND/or have playing the background. May I suggest Inside Man next?

If I remember the scriptwriter won an oscar for best original screenplay.

Wow This is Surprising , This is a Good Movie

I legit just watched this movie wow

This is an underrated and solid movie.

The game Fallout 3 got me into the post apocalyptic genre and i saw this in theatres opening night to a barley full theatre. It was sad because this movie was amazing and it's really unique and definitely underrated! Please Primate, look into the movie Big Fish by Tim Burton(even if on your own time)! It's tone and genre is totally different than this movie but, like this one, it's one of the MOST underrated movies i've ever seen!

actor for George is so underrated in his scene where Martha dies. I was like man this guy is evil and horrible but then just from his tone and yelling/sobbing you can get a glimpse that he did it all to protect Martha.

One of my favorite films of all time 👍

Pay attention to the movie poster on the wall: A Boy and His Dog (1975)...Fallout was based on this.

I'm Glad someone else likes this movie the way I do!!!! One of my favorite Denzel Movies and one of My favorite movies Ever

We’re close to having this reality in the future!

Such a good movie

"Once was blind but now can see"

Like Quicksilver said, "You didn't see that coming?"

The ending is kind of a very clever twist, that the Bible ends up being worthless to one who is too wicked and heartless to understand it.

Another underrated Movie "The Road"