Attack the Block

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Attack the Block is a British sci-fi/horror/comedy that has been getting a lot of buzz for the past few month and it finally received a limited North American release.

The film has simple enough plot – a group of alien creatures attack a group of hoodlums within a south-London apartment block.  However, there is something with how the film is pulled off that just makes it a joy to watch.

Part of its appeal is that the film goes back and forth between being a serious sci-fi/horror film and comedy.  For me, it is the tension-breaking comedic moments that make the film.

It’s also nice to see a creature film that doesn’t rely on expensive CGI effects (the aliens are obviously puppets).

Overall, Attack the Block was a fun film that I highly recommend checking out.

9/10

Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.