Review of Attack the Block (2011) by Brad R — 11 May 2012

Promising plot, but: poorly directed, flat characters, mediocre actors.

This review of Attack the Block (2011) was written by Brad R on 11 May 2012.

Attack the Block has generally received positive reviews.

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