Ambulance
Ambulance

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Ambulance

2025
Movie
20 min
English

Standup Comedy by Anubhav Singh Bassi

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users90%
Director: Michael BayGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Two adoptive brothers, a decorated veteran in need of money for his wife's surgery and his criminal younger brother, plan a massive bank heist in Los Angeles to cover his medical bills. When the job goes disastrously wrong, they hijack an ambulance with a lone EMT and a critically wounded police officer inside. The brothers must keep the EMT and the officer alive while trying to evade a massive law enforcement response.

Critical Reception

Ambulance received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Michael Bay's signature explosive action and fast-paced direction, as well as the performances of the main cast. However, some found the plot to be predictable and overly reliant on Bay's usual stylistic choices.

What Reviewers Say

  • Explosive, high-octane action sequences that are characteristic of Michael Bay's directing style.

  • The main cast, particularly Jake Gyllenhaal, delivers strong performances that anchor the film.

  • While thrilling, the plot can feel familiar and predictable at times.

Google audience: Audiences generally found "Ambulance" to be an exciting and fun action film, appreciating its non-stop thrills and impressive car chases. Some viewers noted it as one of Michael Bay's more focused efforts, though a few felt the story was a bit thin.

Fun Fact

The film utilized practical effects and real vehicles for its stunts as much as possible, with director Michael Bay aiming for a sense of visceral realism despite the over-the-top action.

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