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Averaging a rotten 47 percent on RottenTomatoes.com, The Book of Eli is well away from the 60 percent needed for freshness. So, the question is, was The Book of Eli underrated? Did it deserve to get a higher score? We know it was entertaining to the masses, but the majority of the critics were less than impressed with Denzel Washington's foray into the postapocalyptic genre. Is it a better film than the critics made it out to be?

Directed by the Hughes brothers, The Book of Eli is a stark portrayal of the world after nuclear war. Lands are barren, the sun cuts through the atmosphere like a razor blade, bleaching the landscape. The entire film has a sepia tone, which gives an even more dismal outlook on life during this time.

Technically, the visuals are stunning. Don Burgess' cinematography is awe-inspiring to look at in my opinion. Say what you will about the film, but it looks marvelous. Much of the artistic look of the film seemed to be overlooked during the onslaught of negative reviews. In terms of visual craftiness, The Book of Eli was definitely underrated.