Attack the Block
2011 · Movie · R · 88 min · ★ 6.5 · 83% critics
In South London, a teen gang and the residents of their housing estate must unite when a frightening alien threat turns the neighborhood into a battleground. What begins as a chaotic encounter quickly becomes a fight for survival and community against the invaders.
Also known as Attack of the Block
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-05-12
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (2,275 votes)
About
If you want a gritty urban sci-fi invasion with humor and lots of monster action, Attack the Block delivers, but Not for you if you dislike edgy teen protagonists or prefer more straightforward invasion thrillers like Predator 2 or The Suicide Squad.
Pros: high-energy alien fun; memorable creature effects; strong performances | Cons: uneven pacing; some unlikable leads; low-budget feel
Themes
- london, england
- street gang
- chase
- fireworks
- meteor
- playground
- arrest
- car crash
- cannabis
- alien
- moped
- social satire
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Cast & crew
John Boyega
as Moses
Jodie Whittaker
as Sam
Nick Frost
as Ron
Alex Esmail
as Pest
Luke Treadaway
as Brewis
Selom Awadzi
as Tonks
Franz Drameh
as Dennis
Simon Howard
as Biggz
- JH
Jumayn Hunter
as Hi-Hatz
Leeon Jones
as Jerome
Directed by Joe Cornish