I must confess to have had a preconceived idea of what the movie would be about, and convinced myself I wouldn't like it even before watching it. I expected an action comedy in da hood with racist dialogue and annoying characters.
I couldn't have been more wrong! Although classified as a horror comedy, the horror outweighs the comedy by miles, and the comedy are merely humorist elements, and not the slapstick I expected.
Instead, what is offered here is a thrilling, action-packed, nail-biting horror thriller with the most unlikely bunch of heroes. The action hits you before even reaching the 5-minute mark, and never ceases. It literally is a roller coaster ride from beginning to end. Solid performances and a good script elevate the film way above some other films in the genre. John Boyega in particular was very good as Moses, the film's hero.
The soundtrack is vibrant and moves the film along at a fast pace. The visual effects and make-up are also excellent. 'Attack the Block' was an unforgettable movie experience, and thoroughly entertaining. It quite simply is a remarkable film. At least they also provided a rational explanation for why they were being attacked (something that bothered me in the beginning). Stunning final act!
I couldn't have been more wrong! Although classified as a horror comedy, the horror outweighs the comedy by miles, and the comedy are merely humorist elements, and not the slapstick I expected.
Instead, what is offered here is a thrilling, action-packed, nail-biting horror thriller with the most unlikely bunch of heroes. The action hits you before even reaching the 5-minute mark, and never ceases. It literally is a roller coaster ride from beginning to end. Solid performances and a good script elevate the film way above some other films in the genre. John Boyega in particular was very good as Moses, the film's hero.
The soundtrack is vibrant and moves the film along at a fast pace. The visual effects and make-up are also excellent. 'Attack the Block' was an unforgettable movie experience, and thoroughly entertaining. It quite simply is a remarkable film. At least they also provided a rational explanation for why they were being attacked (something that bothered me in the beginning). Stunning final act!