Denzel Washington in an post-apocalyptic tale of violence, religion, and adventure.
As far as dystopian movies go, I am a huge fan. Having recently seen The Road and re-watched The Matrix I was not expecting much from this blockbuster. However, I was very surprised, and delighted, to see a movie that was intelligent, entertaining, stylish, and thought-provoking.
Eli (Washington) is sent on a journey west with a book that may hold the salvation of the people who are "lucky" enough to have survived a major catastrophe. During his trip he will encounter bandits, thieves, murderers and worse, whilst coming across a few likeable characters as well.
The film is a superb example of what a post-apocalypse film can be. Directed by the Hughes brothers, the movie is full of brilliant action sequences, stylish fight scenes, intimate personal journeys, and a tight script that avoids preaching. I would say, this film is not The Road and will not deliver the intensity or gut-wrenching emotion of that film, but this is worthy.
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