Review of Attack the Block (2011) by Seth Y — 02 Mar 2013

Simply put, "Attack the Block" is amazing. This film follows a gang of young city thugs who attempt to defend their turf when a group of mysterious alien creatures fall from the sky.

There is such an excellent blend here. Some truly awesome sci-fi sequences mixed in with great action and hilarious moments. The young cast is incredible, led by a stellar performance by John Boyega (who is a splitting image of Denzel Washington). These kids all capture the feeling of young street hooligans who become overwhelmed when met with such a frightening scenario. It's just too good.

"Attack the Block" is an incredible breath of fresh air. This feels like something that could have come out in the 1980's, and it pays excellent homage to the adventure films of that time. This is an outstanding film, 5 stars.