1st, if Denzel is in it, I'm going to see it. His performance made the movie, his acting prowess in this role made me forget about the stereotype (for lack of a better word) of every other movie he has been in. Denzel WAS Eli and Eli WAS Denzel. 2nd, The plot was great, the story was great and Gary Oldman was great. Will the ending bring us a sequel??