'Eli': Hollywood's Twisted Take on Christianity

Wednesday, 20 Jan 2010 11:09 AM

By S.E. Cupp

Share:
More . . .
A    A   |
   Email Us   |
   Print   |
Denzel as Christian crusader? Only in Hollywood.

There's a kooky rumor floating around that Denzel Washington's latest film foray as badass road warrior is actually a paean to evangelical America.

Yes, to hear some people tell it, the machete-wielding, steel-toed, grenade-throwing "missionary" Denzel plays in "The Book of Eli" is allegedly a flag-bearer for the Christian right.

The New York Post's Kyle Smith wrote, "Hollywood's Christian blockbuster is finally here"; he calls "Eli" "not only a well-done action picture, but an overtly, unabashedly Christian one in which Washington plays a soldier of God."

To read more — Go Here Now.

-

Share:
More . . .
   Email Us   |
   Print   |
Around the Web
 
Email:
Country
Zip Code:
 
Hot Topics
Follow Newsmax
Facebook
Twitter
Google Plus
Top Stories
Around the Web
You May Also Like

Gay Marriage Activists Reject GOP Help

Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 22:58 PM

As more and more conservative and Republican voices come out in support of gay rights and gay marriage, the LGBT rights  . . .

'The Onion' on Obama: Satire or Truth?

Thursday, 24 Jan 2013 10:02 AM

To the casual observer, the headline might not have even merited a raised eyebrow: “Obama Begins Inauguration Festivitie . . .

New Blood for the GOP

Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012 19:52 PM

For conservatives still reeling from the devastating outcome of the 2012 presidential election and wondering if there’s  . . .

 
 
NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
©  Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved