Action, Comedy, Science Fiction  •  2011  •  88 min  •  Adults (18+)

Attack the Block (2011)

Attack the Block poster

Attack the Block (2011)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High

Viewer Rating
7.4

Overview

A South London teen gang must team up with the other residents of their housing estate to protect the neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.


Starring Cast

John Boyega  •   Jodie Whittaker  •   Alex Esmail


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film's central narrative champions marginalized inner-city youth as heroes, critiques the ineffectiveness of traditional authorities, and emphasizes community solidarity in the face of both external threats and societal neglect, aligning with progressive values.

Diversity: High
Confidence: Medium

The movie features a diverse ensemble of minority teenagers as its central heroes, representing an intentional choice in casting for a genre film. While the narrative elevates a marginalized community and subtly critiques societal perceptions, it does not explicitly portray traditional identities negatively.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Attack the Block does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a sci-fi action plot involving urban youth and an alien invasion, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Attack the Block does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a sci-fi action narrative involving an alien invasion and the local youth's efforts to survive and fight back, with no elements related to transsexual identity or experiences.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features Sam, a nurse, as the primary female character. While she is present during alien encounters and contributes to the group's survival, she does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents, human or alien, using skill, strength, or martial arts.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Attack the Block is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established genders to swap.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Attack the Block (2011) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical biopic. Therefore, its characters did not have pre-established races to be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.7
The Movie Database logo
6.5

Critic Ratings

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9.1
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7.5

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