Review of Attack the Block (2011) by Ben J — 21 Jun 2012

Awsome film.

Thilling, exciting, perfectly gory, and keeps you on your toes.

This review of Attack the Block (2011) was written by Ben J on 21 Jun 2012.

Attack the Block has generally received positive reviews.

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