5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Book of Eli (2010)
The Book of Eli (2010)
Overview
A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central solution to societal collapse is the preservation and reintroduction of a specific, traditional religious text (the King James Bible), emphasizing individual faith and divine guidance as the path to rebuilding, which aligns with right-leaning values.
The movie features visible diversity in its cast, including a prominent Black lead character, which contributes to a diverse representation. However, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities, nor are DEI themes central to its core message, focusing instead on universal themes of survival and faith in a post-apocalyptic world.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, through Eli's unwavering faith and the symbolic power of the Bible, as a vital source of hope, moral guidance, and purpose in a post-apocalyptic world. It distinguishes between genuine faith and the corrupt desire to manipulate religious texts for power, ultimately affirming the former.
The Book of Eli does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes within its narrative. The film's focus lies entirely on its post-apocalyptic survival and spiritual journey, rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as N/A.
The film "The Book of Eli" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a post-apocalyptic journey and survival, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the story.
The film features Solara as the primary female character in action sequences. While she uses a firearm defensively at times, there are no instances where she or any other female character engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents using hand-to-hand, martial arts, or melee weapons.
The Book of Eli is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical account. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there are no established characters from prior canon whose gender could have been swapped.
The Book of Eli is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.8
Critic Ratings
4.6
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