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Attack the Block

  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
108K
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Nick Frost, Jodie Whittaker, Franz Drameh, Leeon Jones, and John Boyega in Attack the Block (2011)
A teen gang looks to protect their housing estate from an alien invasion.
Play trailer1:01
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ActionAdventureComedy
A teen gang in South London defend their block from an alien invasion.A teen gang in South London defend their block from an alien invasion.A teen gang in South London defend their block from an alien invasion.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
108K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,225
908
    • Joe Cornish
    • Joe Cornish
  • Stars
    • John Boyega
    • Jodie Whittaker
    • Alex Esmail
    • Joe Cornish
    • Joe Cornish
  • Stars
    • John Boyega
    • Jodie Whittaker
    • Alex Esmail
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 399User reviews
    • 408Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award

    Videos14

    Attack the Block: Trailer #2
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    Attack the Block
    Trailer 2:06
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    The Rise of Jodie Whittaker
    Clip 3:33
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    "First Kill"
    Clip 1:09
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    "Peep Hole"
    Clip 1:09
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    "Jerome"
    Featurette 1:00
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    "Dennis"
    Featurette 1:13
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    "Biggz"
    Featurette 1:01
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    "Pest"
    Featurette 1:07
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    "Moses"
    Featurette 1:18
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    Featurette 1:47
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    Photos80

    Leeon Jones in Attack the Block (2011)
    Nick Frost in Attack the Block (2011)
    Franz Drameh, Alex Esmail, Leeon Jones, John Boyega, and Simon Howard in Attack the Block (2011)
    Franz Drameh, Alex Esmail, Leeon Jones, John Boyega, Simon Howard, and Sammy Williams in Attack the Block (2011)
    Franz Drameh in Attack the Block (2011)
    Alex Esmail in Attack the Block (2011)
    Luke Treadaway in Attack the Block (2011)
    Michael Ajao and Sammy Williams in Attack the Block (2011)
    Nick Frost and Luke Treadaway in Attack the Block (2011)
    Jodie Whittaker, Alex Esmail, and John Boyega in Attack the Block (2011)
    Jodie Whittaker, Franz Drameh, Alex Esmail, Leeon Jones, and John Boyega in Attack the Block (2011)
    Luke Treadaway, Jodie Whittaker, Alex Esmail, Leeon Jones, and John Boyega in Attack the Block (2011)

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    John Boyega
    John Boyega
    • Moses
    Jodie Whittaker
    Jodie Whittaker
    • Sam
    Alex Esmail
    Alex Esmail
    • Pest
    Leeon Jones
    Leeon Jones
    • Jerome
    Franz Drameh
    Franz Drameh
    • Dennis
    Simon Howard
    • Biggz
    Maggie McCarthy
    Maggie McCarthy
    • Margaret
    Danielle Vitalis
    Danielle Vitalis
    • Tia
    Paige Meade
    • Dimples
    Gina Antwi
    • Dionne
    Natasha Jonas
    Natasha Jonas
    • Gloria
    Sammy Williams
    • Probs
    Michael Ajao
    • Mayhem
    Luke Treadaway
    Luke Treadaway
    • Brewis
    Flaminia Cinque
    Flaminia Cinque
    • Italian Woman
    Nick Frost
    Nick Frost
    • Ron
    Jumayn Hunter
    Jumayn Hunter
    • Hi-Hatz
    Selom Awadzi
    Selom Awadzi
    • Tonks
      • Joe Cornish
      • Joe Cornish
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    • Trivia
      When doing research for the film, Joe Cornish asked one of the girls, "What would you think of this creature if you found it?" The girl said, "I wouldn't touch it, don't want to get chlamydia." That quote went straight into script; many lines were taken directly from research.
    • Goofs
      Just before Pest shoots fireworks out of the weed room, a hand can be seen raised behind Brewis which then taps him on the back. This was, presumably, a member of the crew signalling Luke Treadaway of when he should run forward and kick the door open.
    • Quotes

      Pest: Big alien gorilla wolf motherfuckers. I swear.

    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: Attack the Block (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Sound of Da Police
      Written by Alan Lomax, Eric Burdon, Bryan Chandler, Lawrence Parker, Erick Sermon, and Showbiz (as Rodney Lemay)

      Performed by KRS-One

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment

    User reviews399

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    7/10
    Great fun
    Attack the Block is one of those films that does exactly what it says on the tin - its a bunch of aliens attacking a bunch of roadmen in London. If this premise doesn't appeal to you, steer clear as the film isn't anymore complex or deep than that. I for one loved the premise. It was simple, effective, and entertaining!

    The film has a great pace, with no messing about. Joe Cornish knew exactly what he wanted to do and got straight down to it. There was lots of good action, some great suspenseful scenes, and some neat chase scenes. At under an hour and a half long, Attack the Block never felt like it was dragging. It was zippy, fresh, and engaging.

    I wasn't massively in love with any of the characters. They were pretty cliched at times, and didn't really get much development. They just were who they were. I must say though Joe Cornish captured the generation perfectly. All the language and behaviour felt very real and authentic. The acting was decent as well, with Jodie Whittaker as the standout for me.

    My absolute favourite part of the film though was the design of the aliens. They felt so fresh and unique, and just looked very cool whenever on screen. The effects haven't aged at all in 10 years.

    Attack the Block is a perfect film to sit back, switch off the brain, grab the popcorn and be thoroughly entertained.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 2011 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
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      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Heygate Estate, Southwark, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • StudioCanal
      • Film4
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 28 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1

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