The Book of Eli was one of the most suprising movies of the year (so far) as Denzel Washington brings a raw performance that will go down as one his best. It is tough to describe the plot of the film without giving away any spoilers, but just by the trailers, one can tell this was going to be a post-apocalyptic piece, much like Mad Max or the Road Warrior. We only get peices of information as to what happened to cause the world to be in shambles, but it seems as if some type of Nuclear War, or a "Flash" occured leaving the landscape scarred and barren. The time seems to be 30 years or so in the future. Again, it is tough to go through the plot without giving away anything, but I was extremely surprised by the way the movie progressed. It started off extremely slow, but built up to an amazing climax, with an incredible twist that left everyone in my theater (including me) with their mouths to the floor gasping.

The movie is rated R, for the obvious violence...err, i mean EXTREME violence. There is some comedic parts, though short lived, but was woven into the film very nicely. At one part, Eli (Washington) and Mila Kunis character comes across a couple in the desert in an old house which provides for some very brief funny parts. Gary Oldman, the dude that plays Gordon in the new Batman movies, is a fantastic bad guy.

The film, although violent and gorry, does carry a profound message of faith and obedience. Eli has been on a mission for 30+ years and has been faithful to all this time and when his faith is put to the test, his obedience seems to be rewarded by being protected. This movie's plot is heavily rooted in scripture and what it trully means to be able to have faith and hope.

I will be buying this movie on DVD when it comes out. It is that good. The action is incredible, the acting is decent, and the plot and story are all incredible. To this movie, one of the best so far of 2010, I give and SEE IT NOW!!!!