Factual error: Eli uses an apparently moist KFC wetnap to clean himself in an early scene, yet it's been at least 30 years since the apocalyptic event happened. Unopened wipes only stay moist for months, even big packets of baby wipes only stay wet for 2-3 years.
The Book of Eli (2010)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Starring: Gary Oldman, Denzel Washington, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson
The book is the bible and Elijah (Denzel Washington) is revealed to be blind. Carnegie (Gary Oldman) steals the bible but finds that the book is in braille and can't read it. Elijah recites the entire bible from memory to record keepers at Alcatraz Island.
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Eli: People had more than they needed. We had no idea what was precious and what wasn't. We threw away things people kill each other for now.
Trivia: When Eli and Solara are in his room for the night there is a movie poster on the wall behind them for a similar post apocalyptic movie. "A Boy and His Dog". In Eli the survivors protect themselves from the sun's rays and in "A Boy and His Dog" they flee underground to hide from the sun.
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Answer: Most likely, Redridge is giving Solara a chance to escape Carnegie's regime. At this point, he knows he's dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie (blocking her while she was getting Eli's canteen filled, bargaining with Carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking Eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in the house). I think it may also have been used as a self-redemption moment for one of the bad guys.
Jason Sieberg