Thought it was a solid movie. Didn't bite off more than it could chew, rational characters (based on the fact that they're teenagers!), didn't oversaturate with unecessary character development, and honestly believable... which is a feat for a movie with furry gorilla monsters with no eyes and glowing blue teeth.

I felt this film didn't quite reach its potential, but I still enjoyed it all the same. Being Aussie, I particularly enjoyed the vernacular - it's nice to experience a different set of colloquialisms.

was way better then I expected to be honest =) Not cheesy, straight to the point and simple.

This movie walks the line between "action for late teens" and "cheap blood/gore-themed horror", and it does not do a great job at achieving either. The poor acting actually improves the movie, but my biggest gripe is that it just fails to draw interest, both in terms of characters and plot.

It's definitely not a bad movie by any means, but it's not a good movie either. Horror and teen action fans might find this more enjoyable, while anyone who dislikes either of those genres should give this a pass.

For some reason, I didn't enjoy Attack the Block as much as I thought It deserved when I heard about it. The characters were flat and uninteresting, and the plot never grabbed a hold on me. Besides...when a movie tries this hard to have funny moments and then fails miserably at it, it annoys me to no end. The fact that they set up the youth criminals as the heroes kinda irked me as well...

I can't in good conscience recommend this, but I suspect I'm the weird one with this one as it gets rave reviews all over.

Loved this!

I agree with Fatalmuzza regarding the protagonists; they are painted as villians to begin with and it's a hard grind to try and change that perception once the film kicks into gear. They are villians, we shouldn't like them. It's a morality play that has been done a hundred times, and to their credit they hold Moses' (a controlled John Boyega) hard exterior for all but a few moments. It's not until the final shot it slips and I thought "Geezer" :)

Having grown up in E/SE London "The Block" is still a strangly familiar setting after *many* years (the more things change, the more they stay the same). "Probs" and "Mayhem" remind me of my mates little brothers which left me torn between wanting them to have an epic moment and getting eaten.

Jodie Whittaker (who was great in "Venus" with Peter o'Toole) is cute and kind of has a Jewel Staite (Firefly) look about her at times.

Attack the Block had been a strong recommendation, it wasn't quite what I expected, but I enjoyed the ride.

Film 54 (Goal: 300) of 2024

Maybe I'm overdoing it and fatigue is kicking in, maybe I was in a mood but I just couldn't get into this from the get go. I failed to care about the group, the setting of the film, the dialogue and the colloquiums. I also found the direction choices took me out of the film. I initially disliked the appearance of the alien, but the subsequent creatures have a fantastic look, with the teeth being distinct. There are some moments where the director doesn't hold back on the gore, and this is where Attack the Block succeeds. Unfortunately its few and far between.

Quite impressive technically. The electronic score is honestly fantastic and the cinematography is also well above average. The acting’s pretty good, but it’s really the dialogue that gives the film a lot of its unique, comedic flavour. The story and concept have, of course, been done to death at this point, and I don’t think this movie quite finds a memorable way of presenting it. There aren’t a lot of scenes or moments that are going to stick with me. I also think the characters are poorly defined, which is probably the biggest thing that kept me from getting involved emotionally. Funny enough, those are the same issues I have with most of the films that have influenced this (John Carpenter and Walter Hill films), so it’s unfortunate to see this fall into the same traps.


5.5/10

Title: "Attack the Block (2011): A Pleasant Surprise in Sci-Fi Territory"

"Attack the Block" managed to captivate even a viewer like me, not typically drawn to sci-fi films. The film's standout feature is the fantastic chemistry among the cast, led by the talented John Boyega. Their authenticity brings humor and relatability to a plot that could have been generic.

What sets this film apart is its clever use of camera angles and reliance on practical visual effects. In a refreshing departure from CGI-heavy productions, "Attack the Block" crafts intimidating monsters through practical effects, proving that a film can be suspenseful without an abundance of computer-generated imagery.

While not my usual cup of tea, the film's unique blend of humor, social commentary, and genuine character development, coupled with impressive practical effects, make "Attack the Block" a commendable entry in the sci-fi genre. It stands as a testament to the creativity of its filmmakers and the power of a well-assembled cast.

As a youngster who grew up in East London, I loved this film so much as a kid as it captures how it feels to live in the run-down area's of London but also how misunderstood some of the kids are from these areas. Attack the Block starts off in such a way that you hate the main gang of boys but by the end, you understand their characters and even start to love some of the characters.

I have to say this is due to the batsh*t crazy plot of this film which starts off as your regular gang film and turns into Aliens but in a tower block in London, sounds like a stupid plot but it is so genius as it gets you behind characters that you usually wouldn't want too. If this sounds like the plot of a film you'll love then please watch it.

Does not surprise me Joe Cornish has become a very reputable filmmaker after this film as the screenplay and direction are superb. Also doesn't surprise me that John Boyega (Moses) started to get bigger and bigger after this, but the entire cast deserves a round of applause.

I was expecting another cheesy alien movie with bad special effects and even worse acting and am glad I stand corrected. Easy to watch,leaves you torn between condemning the gang or feeling sympathetic to them and the aliens weren’t too bad either.I’d give a solid 6 for my first watch and who knows I may revisit it in the future...but then again I’m still not a fan of alien movies

Simple concept, didn't overcomplicate things. Believable and fleshed out characters with amazing work from Jodie and John. Overall not the best movie in its genre I've ever seen, but worth a watch.

>"That's an alien bruv, believe it."

Man, what a refreshing adventure/sci-fi film. Just a couple of kids fighting back against some really cool-looking aliens. Good action, witty banter, funny moments and well executed. Boyega and Whittaker are standouts for sure.