English Movie Review Attack the Block - Cast & Crew

John Boyega is an English actor known for his role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, where he played the character, “Finn.” Boyega is also known for movies such as Attack on the Block, Half of a Yellow Sun, and television series such as “24: Live Another Day.” John was born to parents, Samson and Abigail Boyega, in the southeast London district, Peckham. Boyega pursued his education at the Oliver Goldsmith Primary School, where he caught the attention of the director of the Peckham Theater, Teresa Early, during one of the school’s stage plays. Boyega learned drama and theatrical skills after pocketing a scholarship. Boyega’s father initially wanted him to be a preacher but was always extremely supportive of his son’s passions. Boyega also attended the Westminster City School, where he was actively involved in various stage plays. Later on, Boyega secured a National Diploma in the field of Performing Arts. During his college days, Boyega played the protagonist in a production of the Shakespeare’s, “Othello.” Boyega started training at Hackney’s Identity School of Acting, where he featured in “Six Parties.” Boyega was cast in various stage plays at the Royal National Theater and the Tricycle Theater. In 2011, Boyega featured in the sci-fi movie, “Attack on the Block.”

Steven Price was born on 22nd April 1977. He is a British film composer and is popular for his work in the movie Gravity, which fetched him the Academy Award for Best Original Score. He started his career as a composer with Attack the Block. He also worked on the music for some films such as the Batman Begins, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Price started playing the guitar at the age of five.