# The Book of Eli (2010)

> A solitary warrior crosses a ravaged America to protect a mysterious book from a ruthless town boss who wants its power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12365

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
- Director: Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes
- Cast: Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Beals, Michael Gambon, Tom Waits, Frances de la Tour
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1037705/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: austere, brooding, foreboding, action movie night, dystopian double feature

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