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Attack the Block (2011)

★ 6.7R88 minDirector: Joe Cornish

2011 British film directed by Joe Cornish

Attack the Block is a 2011 British science fiction comedy horror film written and directed by Joe Cornish and starring John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, and Nick Frost. Its storyline centres on a teenage street gang who have to defend themselves from predatory alien invaders on a council estate in South London on Guy Fawkes Night. It was the film debut of Cornish, Boyega, and composer Steven Price.

Released on 11 May 2011, Attack the Block underperformed at the box office but received positive reception from the critics, with particular praise for Cornish's direction and Boyega's performance. It also received several international accolades. The film has been called a cult classic to sci fi fans.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Attack the Block about?
Attack the Block (2011) — Attack the Block follows an unlucky young woman and a gang of tough inner city kids who make an unlikely alliance to try to defend their turf against an invasion of savage alien creatures, turning a South London apartment complex into an intergalactic war-zone.
Is Attack the Block based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Attack the Block scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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