The Book of Eli

One of my favorite holiday films, "The Book of Eli," creates mixed emotions amongst most critics. Only receiving a 68% on Rotten Tomatoes instead of a deserving, at least, 98%, "The Book of Eli," is religiously based. This is the reason why the film received such a mediocre rating. This exquisite film was written and directed by the Hughes Brothers and starred mega-superstar film actor, Denzel Washington, who played the lead role of Eli. On his westward journey during an post-apocalyptic era, Eli is hunted for a possession that every survivor desires for, a special book. Eli and many other characters, such as Solara (Mila Kunis), who later joins Eli on his quest, symbolizes a plethora of religious ideas and concepts concealed within the "Holy Bible." Even though this film does not have scenery filled with snow, Christmas lights, nor any other characteristic that one may find in most traditional christmas films, this film is filled with faith and hope. Faith and hope are major conceptual idealizations of the holiday season. This allows the film to be a holiday movie. "The Book of Eli," will keep you on the edge of your seat, from the time it starts until the time it ends, in anticipation of the next scene to come. The end will blow your mind and leave you wanting more. This film, overall, is a well-done film and should influence one to rethink and reestablish their ideas and morals for the improvement of society.