“The Book of Eli” (2010) is a post-apocalyptic action film directed by the Hughes Brothers and written by Gary Whitta. The movie stars Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson, and Jennifer Beals.

Set thirty years after a devastating nuclear apocalypse, the film follows Eli (Denzel Washington), a lone wanderer in a desolate, barren world. Eli possesses a unique and mysterious book, which he is determined to deliver to a safe location on the West Coast. This book is revealed to be a Bible, one of the last remaining copies in existence, as all other copies were deliberately destroyed in the aftermath of the war.

As Eli travels through the wasteland, he encounters a lawless town ruled by the tyrannical Carnegie (Gary Oldman), who desires the book for its potential to control and manipulate others. Carnegie, realizing the value of the book, captures Eli and forces him to stay in his town. With the help of Carnegie’s blind mistress Claudia (Jennifer Beals) and her daughter Solara (Mila Kunis), Eli tries to evade Carnegie’s clutches and continue his mission.

The film is known for its gritty and atmospheric depiction of a post-apocalyptic world, as well as its action-packed sequences and philosophical undertones. The story explores themes of faith, survival, and redemption, with Eli’s journey symbolizing the search for hope and moral guidance in a ravaged world.

“The Book of Eli” received generally positive reviews for its performances, particularly Denzel Washington’s portrayal of the stoic and determined protagonist, and for its visual style. The film combines intense action with a deeper narrative about the preservation of knowledge and the enduring power of faith.