Attack The Block: Double Play (With Play.com Exclusive Glow-In-The-Dark Sleeve) (Blu-ray)

This is a great light hearted, low budget British Alien invasion movie. There is alot of hype of this film being the next Shaun Of The Dead, but it's not quite good as that. The Alien design is brilliant and the creatures show real menace, coming off as a hybrid of an Alien ( from Aliens) a monkey, wolf and a rave party with the nasty glow stick effect jaws. The cast are likeable with two strong leads, but at times the acting is sub Grange Hill. This is billed as a comedy sci-fi but it's actually not as funny as it thinks it is, but in contrast to what it lacks in self knowing laughs it more than makes up for in some genuine jumps and jolts as the creatures attack. The film also has a great urban soundtrack that amps up the action. This film is a loving reminder of the great movies we all used to watch in the early days of video, most of all the early works of John Carpenter such as Escape From New York or Walter Hills classic The Warriors, crossed with Kidulthood & Adulthood.… more »

This is a great light hearted, low budget British Alien invasion movie. There is alot of hype of this film being the next Shaun Of The Dead, but it's not quite good as that. The Alien design is brilliant and the creatures show real menace, coming off as a hybrid of an Alien ( from Aliens) a monkey, wolf and a rave party with the nasty glow stick effect jaws. The cast are likeable with two strong leads, but at times the acting is sub Grange Hill. This is billed as a comedy sci-fi but it's actually not as funny as it thinks it is, but in contrast to what it lacks in self knowing laughs it more than makes up for in some genuine jumps and jolts as the creatures attack. The film also has a great urban soundtrack that amps up the action. This film is a loving reminder of the great movies we all used to watch in the early days of video, most of all the early works of John Carpenter such as Escape From New York or Walter Hills classic The Warriors, crossed with Kidulthood & Adulthood.
Add all this up and this film is very enjoyable that should have a cult following it deserves.
See if you like......
Escape From New York.
The Warriors.
Bronx Warriors.
Predator.
Dog Soldiers.
Shaun Of The Dead.
Kidulthood.
Adulthood.