Review of Attack the Block (2011) by Jamie R — 19 May 2012

Attack the Block is an extremely entertaining film that will keep you interested the entire way through.

This review of Attack the Block (2011) was written by Jamie R on 19 May 2012.

Attack the Block has generally received positive reviews.

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