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Attack the Block

Attack the Block

Action · Comedy · Science Fiction · 2011

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.

Movie details

Attack the Block

“Inner City vs. Outer Space”

2011 Action · Comedy · Science Fiction 1h 28m

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Attack the Block?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Joe Cornish

Written by

Joe Cornish

John Boyega

John Boyega

Moses

Jodie Whittaker

Jodie Whittaker

Sam

Nick Frost

Nick Frost

Ron

Alex Esmail

Alex Esmail

Pest

Luke Treadaway

Luke Treadaway

Brewis

Selom Awadzi

Selom Awadzi

Tonks

Franz Drameh

Franz Drameh

Dennis

Court is in session

Put Attack the Block on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.