Attack The Block DVD and Blu-Ray Release Review

Attack the Block is a really good film, 4 stars all the way.

On first inspection, I was expecting this to be simply "Chavs Vs Aliens" but in fact it was so much better than I thought it would be. Although we learn from the special features that this is a very low budget affair, that really doesn't come across while you are watching it.

Attack the Block is written and directed by Joe Cornish (half of TV's Adam And Joe) and stars unknowns John Boyega and Alex Esmail, who totally steal the show. It also features Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Sean of the Dead) and Jodie Whittaker (St. Trinians, Venus) and various other young newcomers, all of whom put in sterling performances.

The story is based around one basic premise, Aliens invade Earth and one small group of youngsters in a tower block try to save their home. Simple but beautifully written and executed, with just the right blend of action and comedy.

There are also quite a few scary moments and the Aliens are actually quite frightening, they definitely feel 'wrong' and make you slightly uneasy.

The film comes with two DVDs and boasts a great selection of special features;

• Commentary by director or cast
• Behind the Block (casting and interviews with the young actors - 58mins
• Creature Feature (creating the Aliens)
• Meet the Gang (character analysis)
• It's a Rap
  
• Trailer
• Unfilmed action (scenes deleted from the original script)
  

In summary this is an excellent film, well worth buying and one that will certainly be watched over and over again.

Attack The Block will be available to buy on DVD and Blu-ray from 19 September 2011

Attack of the Block - new features, poster and TV spots

With a new poster, character feature and TV spots, the final push before launch has started in earnest. From the clips and trailers it does look good.

Ron Featurette

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Horror TV Spot

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Kids Ghostbusters TV Spot

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Nick Frost TV Spot

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Attack the Block is a fast, funny, frightening action adventure movie that pits a teen gang against an invasion of savage alien monsters. It turns a London housing estate into a sci-fi playground. A tower block into a fortress under siege. And teenage street kids into heroes. It's inner city versus outer space.

Trainee nurse Sam is walking home to her flat in a scary South London tower block when she¹s robbed by a gang of masked, hooded youths. She¹s saved when the gang are distracted by a bright meteorite, which falls from the sky and hits a nearby parked car. Sam flees, just before the gang are attacked by a small alien creature that leaps from the wreckage. The gang chase the creature and kill it, dragging its ghoulish carcass to the top of the block, which they treat as their territory.

While Sam and the police hunt for the gang, a second wave of meteors fall.Confident of victory against such feeble invaders, the gang grab weapons, mount bikes and mopeds, and set out to defend their turf. But this time, the creatures are bigger. Much bigger. Savage, shadowy and bestial, they are hunting their fallen comrade and nothing will stand in their way. The estate is about to become a battleground. And the bunch of no-hope kids who just attacked Sam are about to become her, and the block's, only hope.

In cinemas May 11th

Attack of the Block - new features

With Attack The Block coming to screen shortly the nice people over at Optimum have released a load of character profiles and a feature about the director, Joe Cornish.

Character Piece - Moses

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Character Piece - Pest

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Character Piece - Biggz

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Character Piece - Dennis

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Character Piece - Jerome

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Featurette - Joe Cornish

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Attack the Block¹ is a fast, funny, frightening action adventure movie that pits a teen gang against an invasion of savage alien monsters. It turns a London housing estate into a sci-fi playground. A tower block into a fortress under siege. And teenage street kids into heroes. It¹s inner city versus outer space.

Trainee nurse Sam is walking home to her flat in a scary South London tower block when she¹s robbed by a gang of masked, hooded youths. She¹s saved when the gang are distracted by a bright meteorite, which falls from the sky and hits a nearby parked car. Sam flees, just before the gang are attacked by a small alien creature that leaps from the wreckage. The gang chase the creature and kill it, dragging its ghoulish carcass to the top of the block, which they treat as their territory.

While Sam and the police hunt for the gang, a second wave of meteors fall.Confident of victory against such feeble invaders, the gang grab weapons, mount bikes and mopeds, and set out to defend their turf. But this time, the creatures are bigger. Much bigger. Savage, shadowy and bestial, they are hunting their fallen comrade and nothing will stand in their way. The estate is about to become a battleground. And the bunch of no-hope kids who just attacked Sam are about to become her, and the block¹s, only hope.

In cinemas May 11th

Attack The Block - Brand New Behind The Scenes Featurette

With clips and trailers already out there it was only a matter of time before a "Behind The Scenes" feature hit the internet. Just scroll down below the poster to watch.

Attack the Block¹ is a fast, funny, frightening action adventure movie that pits a teen gang against an invasion of savage alien monsters. It turns a London housing estate into a sci-fi playground. A tower block into a fortress under siege. And teenage street kids into heroes. It¹s inner city versus outer space.

Trainee nurse Sam is walking home to her flat in a scary South London tower block when she¹s robbed by a gang of masked, hooded youths. She¹s saved when the gang are distracted by a bright meteorite, which falls from the sky and hits a nearby parked car. Sam flees, just before the gang are attacked by a small alien creature that leaps from the wreckage. The gang chase the creature and kill it, dragging its ghoulish carcass to the top of the block, which they treat as their territory.

While Sam and the police hunt for the gang, a second wave of meteors fall.Confident of victory against such feeble invaders, the gang grab weapons, mount bikes and mopeds, and set out to defend their turf. But this time, the creatures are bigger. Much bigger. Savage, shadowy and bestial, they are hunting their fallen comrade and nothing will stand in their way. The estate is about to become a battleground. And the bunch of no-hope kids who just attacked Sam are about to become her, and the block¹s, only hope.

In cinemas May 11, 2011

Attack The Bloc - new clips and trailer

After premiering on Film 2011, the first two clips from Joe Cornish’s much anticipated Attack the Block have just been released to the wider world along with the 30 second TV spot

Clip - First kill

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Clip - Peep hole

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30 second TV Spot

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Attack the Block¹ is a fast, funny, frightening action adventure movie that pits a teen gang against an invasion of savage alien monsters. It turns a London housing estate into a sci-fi playground. A tower block into a fortress under siege. And teenage street kids into heroes. It¹s inner city versus outer space.

Trainee nurse Sam is walking home to her flat in a scary South London tower block when she¹s robbed by a gang of masked, hooded youths. She¹s saved when the gang are distracted by a bright meteorite, which falls from the sky and hits a nearby parked car. Sam flees, just before the gang are attacked by a small alien creature that leaps from the wreckage. The gang chase the creature and kill it, dragging its ghoulish carcass to the top of the block, which they treat as their territory.

While Sam and the police hunt for the gang, a second wave of meteors fall.Confident of victory against such feeble invaders, the gang grab weapons, mount bikes and mopeds, and set out to defend their turf. But this time, the creatures are bigger. Much bigger. Savage, shadowy and bestial, they are hunting their fallen comrade and nothing will stand in their way. The estate is about to become a battleground. And the bunch of no-hope kids who just attacked Sam are about to become her, and the block¹s, only hope.

In cinemas May 11, 2011

Attack The Block has a poster, images and a trailer

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Attack the Block¹ is a fast, funny, frightening action adventure movie that pits a teen gang against an invasion of savage alien monsters. It turns a London housing estate into a sci-fi playground. A tower block into a fortress under siege. And teenage street kids into heroes. It¹s inner city versus outer space.

Trainee nurse Sam is walking home to her flat in a scary South London tower block when she¹s robbed by a gang of masked, hooded youths. She¹s saved when the gang are distracted by a bright meteorite, which falls from the sky and hits a nearby parked car. Sam flees, just before the gang are attacked by a small alien creature that leaps from the wreckage. The gang chase the creature and kill it, dragging its ghoulish carcass to the top of the block, which they treat as their territory.

While Sam and the police hunt for the gang, a second wave of meteors fall.Confident of victory against such feeble invaders, the gang grab weapons, mount bikes and mopeds, and set out to defend their turf. But this time, the creatures are bigger. Much bigger. Savage, shadowy and bestial, they are hunting their fallen comrade and nothing will stand in their way. The estate is about to become a battleground. And the bunch of no-hope kids who just attacked Sam are about to become her, and the block¹s, only hope.

In cinemas May 11, 2011