Movie Review - Attack the Block (RECOMMENDED)

Attack the Block (2011) is Recommended.

Entertaining Sci-fi With a Touch of "Die Hard"

"Attack the Block" reminds me a bit of the good old Bruce Willis times of "Die Hard". It is a story well-crafted and well-presented, a science fiction flick revolving around a group of gangsters in Britain. This is yet another just-for-fun film and taking this too seriously will probably land you in major disappointment.

If you're looking for pure fun, this is definitely the right kind of story to provide you with that, with a slight touch of "Die Hard" for me as well, since most of the movie takes place in a residential block. Other than the intense one hour and a half, it is also a story about the hardships of these teenagers, their friendships, and of course, gangs. But those elements aren't over-emphasized, nor do they interfere with the entertainment the plot has to offer. As I said, the theme of this movie is not too serious. As long as you love science fiction with aliens and an exciting adventure through the eyes of a bunch of teenagers, this shouldn't go wrong for you.

Visuals and sounds are not too captivating, but they remain sufficient. Violence is indeed involved but it is no doubt not among the most violent kind of movies I've seen, though I would only recommend this for 15-16 or above.


Final Rating: (7/10) / B+