My Book of Eli review

My Book of Eli review

Intro: So we have an action/adventure movie that deals with religion, now we're getting somewhere. 

Book of Eli: Set in a post-apocalyptic world a man name Eli travels west to deliver a book that's the last of its kind. Meanwhile, he bumps into a man named Carnegie who also wants the Book because he believes it will give him power. So Eli has to avoid him and get the Book to its destination. 

This movie should be the blueprint for how to make religious films applying to the general public. I like how this post-apocalyptic world is set up almost everything or anything can be used as currency. I appreciate that this movie isn't preachy with its religious theme however it could have been better if there were characters who are either against religion or indifferent to it. Doing that would add conflict in the story beyond fighting over something. I'm more interested in the war after learning why Eli's book is the last of its kind. The plot twist took me by surprise even though you could've figured it out. 

Eli is an enigma, some scenes shows that he's not that noble. The only complaint I have with him is I don't know how he was able to survive his injuries. 

Carnegie ( The main villain.) is manipulative. It's kind of hard to see him as a baddie for the most part because he's doing what he's doing to rebuild society. 

I only have two problems with this movie they are the plot holes and the movie can feel slow at times. Overall this is an OK movie, I would recommend this if you like post Apocalypse movies. 

Rating = Rental