The Book of Eli

The Book of Eli has built a real following in Australia on BINGE among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 6,748 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Denzel Washington leads a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. Put it on tonight on BINGE and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Book of Eli is worth clearing space for. The world-building is meticulous, but it is the characters who carry The Book of Eli through its more ambitious moments. 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. The human element stays intact thanks to Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman, who anchor every scene. The Book of Eli came out in 2010. The rules of The Book of Eli's world are consistent enough that the big swings never feel like cheating. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Sci-fi fans who want ideas alongside the spectacle will find The Book of Eli genuinely rewarding. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Denzel Washington grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.