Something About Change

The Setup

South London. Guy Fawkes Night. A gang of teens mug a woman—then witness a meteor crash and kill a creature that crawls from the wreckage. What starts as a petty crime turns into a full-blown alien invasion, and the block becomes ground zero.

At the center is Moses (played by John Boyega), the gang’s quiet leader. He’s tough, guarded, and carries the weight of survival on his shoulders. But as the night unfolds, Moses transforms—from feared to fearless, from criminal to protector.

The Survivor: Moses

Moses doesn’t just survive the aliens—he survives the system, the stigma, and the isolation that comes with being a young Black boy in a world that’s already written him off.

* He leads his crew through chaos, loss, and betrayal.

* He uncovers the truth: the aliens are tracking pheromones from the first creature he killed.

* He sacrifices himself to lure the monsters into a trap, detonating them in a blaze of fire and redemption.

* And when the smoke clears, he’s still standing—arrested, yes, but cheered by the block he protected.

Why It Matters

* Urban Horror with Heart: Attack the Block flips the genre—aliens don’t land in the suburbs, they land in council estates. And the heroes aren’t scientists or soldiers—they’re Black teens with blades, bikes, and bravery.

* Moses as Legacy: He starts the film as a mugger and ends it as a legend. His arc is one of growth, sacrifice, and community.

* Boyega’s Breakthrough: Before Star Wars, John Boyega gave us a performance rooted in grit, grief, and grace. Moses became a symbol of what Black leadership in horror could look like.

The Legacy Moment

When the police ask, “Who do you think you are?” Moses replies: “I’m from the block.” That line hits harder than any explosion. Because Moses isn’t just surviving—he’s reclaiming his story.

Unc Wisdom Closer

“Moses didn’t just fight aliens—he fought the way the world saw him. And when the block needed a hero, he showed up. Hood up. Blade out. Heart full.

He didn’t just survive the night—he earned his name.

And you already know what that means… Cut the check.”