Summary of Attack the Block research findings.

From reserching in to 'Attack the Block' and the works of Joe Cornish, also reading reviews of the film. I have learnt that Cornish is not only focusing on the story line of aliens invading a council estate in south London, but he has also investigated into the lives of the stereotypical type of teenagers and young adults that live in that inviroment. This is a classic "bad guy turns hero" story with such a great written script and talented young actors, Cornish has given the actors and actresses in his film a chance to be noticed by the media. The casting director did an excellent job finding these kids for the film. They are real, natural and very believable in portraying being born and raised in 'The Block'. I found myself actually caring about the characters and their destiny throughout the film, Which i think is the whole aim of using these kind of characters.
The scene of the gang mugging, has been deliberately used by Cornish in the film, to relate to his own experience of being mugged in his home town. This experience Cornish will talk openly and honestly about in the mayority of his interviews because it was a major influence in the film.
From reserching and learning that the film had only cost £8 million to make and produce, the special effects have been said to be 'Brilliant'. Attack the Block is only a short film that has a runningtime of 88 minutes. £1,133,859 was made 2 days in on the 15th may 2011 on 352 cinema screens which is a massive amount for such a low budget film.
The film uses a lot of slang/ witty references throughout, and i think that is a good thing. Teenagers watching the film can instantly relate to the characters language. And understand what they are trying to get cross therefore finding a lot of the scenes humourous.
For a low budget film i think 'Attach The Block' has been put together brilliantly, also the dialouge and action scenes definatly live up to my personal expectations, From the reviews i have read i am a bit surprised to see how many people didn't like it.