Attack the Block
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A South London teen gang must team up with the other residents of their housing estate to protect the neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.
What critics thought
Joe Cornish's debut won over most critics with its confident genre-blending, strong character work, and a star-making turn from John Boyega — though Mark Kermode's mixed response captures a nagging sense the film never quite commits hard enough to either its comedy or its horror. Its reputation has only grown since release, particularly after its leads went on to headline major franchises.
“Cornish directs with the confidence of a seasoned pro”
Chris Tilly·IGN
“exactly the kind of distinctly homegrown product that the British film industry should be making”
Ben Rawson-Jones·Digital Spy
“Attack the Block, even on its small scale, may wind up as one of the best action movies of the year”
Matt Patches·Cinemablend
“wanted it to be funnier”
Mark Kermode·kermodeandmayo
Genres
Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Attack the Block
A South London teen gang must team up with the other residents of their housing estate to protect the neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.
What critics thought
Joe Cornish's debut won over most critics with its confident genre-blending, strong character work, and a star-making turn from John Boyega — though Mark Kermode's mixed response captures a nagging sense the film never quite commits hard enough to either its comedy or its horror. Its reputation has only grown since release, particularly after its leads went on to headline major franchises.
“Cornish directs with the confidence of a seasoned pro”
Chris Tilly·IGN
“exactly the kind of distinctly homegrown product that the British film industry should be making”
Ben Rawson-Jones·Digital Spy
“Attack the Block, even on its small scale, may wind up as one of the best action movies of the year”
Matt Patches·Cinemablend
“wanted it to be funnier”
Mark Kermode·kermodeandmayo
Genres
Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Cast & Crew
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