Attack the Block

Year

2011

Duration

84 minutes

Genres

Action and Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Language

English (English subtitles)

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A bunch (or gang, as they would see it) of South London teenagers who reckon they're fairly tough find their tower block under attack from deadly aliens, in this fast, sharp and funny sci-fi horror film. It was directed by Joe Cornish of Adam & Joe fame, but don’t expect a film played just for laughs - there's lots of inventive action and plenty of scares, too, along with some great dialogue. The film makes excellent use of the tower block setting and it’s good for a change to see a film in which the kids in hoodies are the heroes.

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Joe Cornish

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This film contains strong language, violence and soft drug use.

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Attack the Block: Film Guide

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Attack the Block

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Duration

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Language

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Also available with this film on Into Film+

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Engaging for ages

This film is part of the following theme

Also available with this film on Into Film+

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Attack the Block: Film Guide

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Black History Month, 1 Oct - 1 Nov

Cultural Identity

Moving Image Arts

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