He currently shines opposite denzel washington in the action packed thriller the book of eli. Jan 19, 2010 i saw the book of eli last night and i really liked gary oldman s sunglasses. Gary oldman, mila kunis, and ray stevenson costar in the warner bros. The film in question is the book of eli, and these are worn by gary oldman. Gary oldman, the son of a welder and a homemaker, won a scholarship to britains rose bruford drama college, where he received a b.
Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting eli s canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in the house. Its interesting that both cite mad max, a film which is not described as a neowestern in its article despite pegging many of themes and tropes listed above, certainly far more than the book of eli does. When he reaches a village ruled by the powerful mobster, carnegie gary oldman, the man views elis impressive fighting skills and offers eli a place within his gang. Playing a good guy in harry potter and the dark knight, it seems as though oldman has forgotten how to be good at being bad. Interview with gary oldman on his role in the book of eli directed by albert and allen hughes and costar denzel washington. Interview with gary oldman, who plays carnegie in the book of eli 1. The best rated item with gary oldman on netflix is robocop and appeared on screen in 2014. The book of eli best scenedenzel washington gary oldmanmila kunisray stevenson. The book of eli tells the story of a lone hero denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of postapocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that holds the key to saving the future of humanity. The earths ozone layer was apparently severely damaged resulting in many being severely burned by uv rays andor blinded.
Denzel washington stars in action thriller gary oldman is in negotiations to star opposite denzel washington in the book of eli, an action thriller from warner bros. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. We spent one year with gary oldman characters either actually dying or seemingly so and to be quite honest, it was not fair to those of us who were. Gary oldman tells a story about working with his son on harry potter set by gary oldman web.
It doesnt try too hard to hide just what exactly the book is and that sort of dissolves some of the films mystique. There are several completely unnecessary and illplaced fbombs on the lips of the man who wants elis bible for nefarious reasons, carnegie, gary oldman being his excellent, villainous bad self and his henchmen. Film and television collectionrex shutterstock the book of eli 2010 eli denzel washington roams a postapocalyptic world, protecting a sacred tome that offers guidance on how to rebuild humanity in this stylish, futuristic thriller. The plot is essentially eli wants to protect it and take it west and he has a run in with carnegie gary oldman, an older man who runs a small town and desires it.
Carnegie in the book of eli 2010 oldman plays the antagonist to eli the protagonist, played by denzel washington in this dystopian action film set in a postapocalyptic future. Mila kunis as solara in the book of eli motivational images, inspirational quotes, quotes. Buy dirty harry black sunglasses with g15 grey lens uv 400 protection. In he put his own spin on the iconic role of dracula in francis ford coppolas update of the classic tale.
Apr 14, 2010 in the hughes brothers bizarre the book of eli the world is smeared in a smoky flaky dust. Pic also stars denzel washington, gary oldman michael gambon is joining the cast of the book of eli, which stars denzel washington and gary oldman and is being directed by allen and albert hughes. Jan 15, 2010 perhaps its really a sarcastic violence more than anything. All harry potter movies ranked worst to best by tomatometer. Starring denzel washington and gary oldman, the book of eli is a stunning postapocalyptic thriller in which a nomadic warrior washington travels a futuristic american wasteland on a mission to protect the last surviving copy of a sacred text. And if you want to know what denzil washington strictly the lead is wearing in the eli film, they are oakley inmate sunglasses. Batmans policeforce ally, and in the harry potter movies as potters godfather.
Elijah recites the entire bible from memory to record keepers at san quentin prison. Gary oldman tells a story about working with his son on harry. The plot is essentially eli wants to protect it and take it west and he has a run in with carnegie gary oldman, an older man who runs a small town and desires it for selfish powerrelated reasons. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book, they must first take his life. Also he wears sunglasses because obviously he does not want his cataracts to get worse. Eli impressively creates its world between the sunglassesgoggles due to the suns. Gary leonard oldman born 21 march 1958 is an english actor, filmmaker and musician, wellknown to audiences for his portrayals of dark and morally ambiguous characters. Lord vortech wants to take control of all lego worlds, but eventually he gets stopped by a group of iconic heroes from various familiar franchises lead by troy baker, tom kane and elizabeth banks. See the mila kunis in mosley tribes raynes sunglasses book of eli post.
The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Gary oldman has 519 connections with other actors and actresses. For eli, its getting the book to its destination safely. Black blackhorn blacktortoise brownblue black wbook of eli. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the. Delivering the new years best action taunt, eli tells a pushy thug. The book is the bible and elijah denzel washington is revealed to be blind. Jan 15, 2010 gary oldman doesnt deliver one of his memorable villainous performances and instead chews the scenery. Jan 20, 2010 for every film where i dont know the leading roles eyewear, theres another where i do. Oct 31, 2008 we learn today that gary oldman has joined denzel washington in the book of eli. This following is the filmography of english actor and filmmaker gary oldman. The book of eli 2010 mistakes, quotes, trivia, questions. Sunglasses free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Hed leave several glasses around the room with remnants of drink in.
Oldman seems to be channeling jack nicholson, and has that same wicked smile and a bit of the growl that nicholson has. Washingtons arresting, as always, playing the lethal keeper of this literary flame. Gary leonard oldman born 21 march 1958 is an english actor, filmmaker, and musician. Gary oldman in bram stokers dracula from the dark knight to the harry potter movies, gary oldman is always ready to try something new. A young woman named solara played by mila kunis, who sees carnegie as a father figure, escapes from carnegies control and ends up becoming eli s friend and sidekick as they try to avoid being captured. Face a face woody gary oldman the book of eli sunglasses id. The book of eli dvd, 2010 the entire country has been destroyed by what appears to have been a nuclear apocalypse 3035 years before. Like the road, the setting is the us after armageddon.
Dec 14, 2012 the book of eli tells the story of a lone hero denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of postapocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that holds the key to saving the future of humanity. As if one mad movie isnt enough for one week, heres another. Image may contain gary oldman face human person man and beard. Oct 29, 2008 gary oldman will costar with denzel washington in book of eli, a postapocalyptic actioner to be directed by allen and albert hughes alcon entertainment is financing the film and co. Gary oldman wore a pair of rectangular kirk originals in the role of commissioner gordon in the batman franchise. Face a face, exclusive eyewear, celebrity styles, special order, celebrities, celebs, fashion forward. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. We get the following scoop from the tom jones hideout caves of yahoo gary oldman is in negotiations to star opposite denzel washington in the book of eli, an action thriller that returns the british actor to his more villainous side. Call of duty black ops interview gary oldman by snowbb01. Gary oldman in the book of eli face a face woody eyeglasses. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. This is the recently released mc toys f034 16 scale the end walker 12inch figure which is inspired by based on the character denzel washington played in the 2010 american postapocalyptic action film the book of eli. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals.
Eli has a rare and valuable book that makes him the target of carnegie played by gary oldman, the menacing leader of a makeshift town. Often hailed as one of greatest chameleons of his time, it can be almost impossible to spot him from one role to the next. The biggest mistakes in the harry potter movies 25 mistakes you never noticed in great. Gary oldman voices the big bad, lord vortech in the game. Deep in the sparkling sea two playful sea turtles, gary, a green sea turtle and harry, a hawksbill turtle explore their ocean home. Oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli, worn by actor denzel washington.
Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. The cooling towers, in which eli denzel washington and solara mila kunis take refuge, are most likely the cooling towers of the former rancho seco nuclear power plant outside of sacramento, california, given the apparent travel time on foot and by vehicle before eli and solara reach the golden gate bridge, and carnegie gary oldman returns to his town. See more ideas about gary oldman, actor and tim roth. Classic clubs as worn by gary oldman in the book of eli. Clubs as seen on american idol star harry connick, jr. Gary whitta, eli impressively creates its world between the sunglassesgoggles due to the suns. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. The sama eyewear name is the registered trademark of sama eyewear, and makes no claim to any. The book of eli bluray disc, 20 for sale online ebay. Cosver mens polarized sunglasses uv protection golf sunglasses for men unbreakable metal frame ultra light. Jennifer beals as claudia and gary oldman as carnegie in the book of eli.
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In the movie the book of eli, the latest movie of the hughes brothers, gary oldman wears face a face woody eyeglasses in color 192. Jan 15, 2010 blackclad carnegie gary oldman wants the book the title of which is a minor spoiler that ill leave for you to discover and sends a small army of road warrior rejects to retrieve it. The sunglasses and backpack eli used throughout the movie were oakley brand products. Carnegie gary oldman steals the bible but finds that the book is in braille and cant read it. Tom hardy, who plays the villain bane in the dark knight rises, once described costar gary oldman as hands down, the greatest actor ever. One of the most celebrated thespians of his generation, with a diverse career encompassing theatre, film and television, he is known for his roles as sid vicious in sid and nancy 1986, drexl in true romance 1993, george smiley in tinker tailor soldier spy 2011, and winston. Carnegie runs the town and everything in it, but oldman has lost his fastball. Gary oldman is a talented english movie star and character actor, renowned for his expressive acting style. Carnegie gary oldman, eli s foe in the standoff, is the villain of the piece. Eli played by denzel washington in the book of eli celebrity. Overall the book of eli is an excellent film itself and an excellent spin on the postapocalyptic genre. A goodenough entry into the postapocalyptic genre that nevertheless leaves you longing for something better, the hughes brothers. I reread harris and me every couple of years and paulsens story for these reasons never disappoints.
Gary oldman, who has seen a bit of a career renissance as of late with roles in both the popular batman and harry potter franchises, is back to what he does best, being an antagonist. Michael gambon cast in book of eli film hollywood reporter. The book of eli in search of a midnight kiss prague. The book of eli at least marks a return to filmmaking for the talented directors, nine years after from hell and a decade and a half removed from their best work, dead presidents and menace ii society. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world. Kick off 2018 with s compilation of interview highlights from 2017, featuring several of this years awards season frontrunners, including darkest hour star gary oldman and lady bird writerdirector greta gerwig. Gary oldman is a remarkable actor, musician and filmmaker. Gary oldman talking about his character in the book of eli. Oakley inmate denzel washington the book of eli actor denzel washington wears oakley inmate sunglasses in the movie the book of eli. One of the great actors, gary oldman wearing face a face woody color 192 eyeglasses in the movie the book of eli. When he reaches a village ruled by the powerful mobster, carnegie gary oldman, the man views eli s impressive fighting skills and offers eli a place within his gang. You can purchase sama eyewear, including the clubs that gary oldman wears in book of eli from urban optiques.
Gary oldman was cast at the suggestion of denzel washington. Denzel washington was also recently seen wearing prescription glasses and chubbing up to star along side john travolta in tony scotts remake of the taking of pelham 1 2 3. He subsequently studied with the greenwich young peoples theatre and went on to. The book of eli panel at comiccon gary oldman, denzel washington, mila kunis, hughes brothers by gary oldman web. Want to know what denzels costar, mila kunis is wearing during the book of eli. Harry s fourth year at hogwarts is marked by the quidditch world cup and the triwizard tournament, in which student representatives from three different wizarding schools compete in a series of increasingly challenging contests. The 8 greatest movie villains ever played by dracula. Gary oldman marvelous bad guy the element, book of eli, and the usual suspects are some of my faves.
It also features conversations with artists sorely deserving of more oscar buzz, such as mudbound director dee rees and the big sick cowriterstar. This style works particularly well with oldman s ovular face shape, helping to add some angular contrast and extra width at the cheekbones. The book of eli sunglasses id celebrity sunglasses. He is mostly famous for roles in such movies as harry potter, the dark knight and many other famous movies and television shows. The book of eli carnegies gary oldman hero sunglasses original movie prop. The book of eli 2010 ending spoiler movie mistakes.
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