Wonkette Movie Night: Attack The Block
'That's an alien bruv, believe it.'
Tonight we are watching Attack The Block (2011) starring John Boyega and Jodie Whittaker, directed by Joe Cornish(Shaun of the Dead.)
Aliens picked the wrong block to attack in South London, they didn't realize they were taking on Dr. Who and a former Stormtrooper/possible Jedi.
Available for free with ads on Pluto TV, free with subscription on Hulu and Prime. For $3.99 in the usual places.
Got your popcorn? Enjoy!
Movie info can always be found here.
That was lotsa fun, thanks everyone! Next we get stupid funny with the entirely quotable and ridiculously silly Airplane!
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The film-makers only used CG effects when absolutely necessary, and to enhance practical effects for the creatures rather than replace them completely. Even the smaller female alien that appears before the credits was a petite woman in a creature suit. A puppet-type head was used for some of the attack shots, the creature's head was a carefully constructed mask that had no eyes, and even the mouthful of large teeth were achieved by animatronics (including twelve "servos") rather than added in post. The film-makers admit that it did help save money, but also had an unexpected benefit. The actors, rather than reacting to something that wasn't there, admitted that they were genuinely and unexpectedly frightened by the look and movements of creatures actually present (especially during chase sequences when a creature/creatures would pursue them at full speed). Nearly every actor said they felt especially intimidated-- many surprisingly so-- by the physical presence in a way they would not have if the creatures had been added digitally later. The same went for the majority of the settings; the director said it added authenticity and atmosphere to shoot on a set rather in front of a green screen.