The Book of Eli (2010) is a post-apocalyptic action film directed by the Hughes Brothers and starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, and Mila Kunis. The movie is set in a desolate, dystopian future where civilization has collapsed due to a cataclysmic event. The landscape is barren, and survivors live in small, lawless communities, struggling for basic necessities like food, water, and safety.

Denzel Washington plays Eli, a lone wanderer traveling westward across the wasteland. He carries with him a mysterious book that he believes holds the key to humanity’s future. This book is later revealed to be the last known copy of the Bible. Eli is on a divine mission to deliver it to a place where it can be safeguarded, believing he is being guided by faith.

One of the major twists in the film is the revelation that Eli has been blind the entire time, relying on his heightened senses and faith to guide him on his journey. Despite the desolation around him, his unshakable belief in his mission drives the narrative forward.

The Book of Eli received praise for Denzel Washington’s performance, its stylistic visuals, and its thought-provoking blend of action and spirituality, although some critics found the religious overtones heavy-handed.