An exhilarating car chase that might leave you nauseated by the end.
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Michael Bay has outdone himself with his filmmaking choice of style-over-substance with his latest directorial film, Ambulance.
Set in the city of Los Angeles, the film follows two adoptive siblings turned bank robbers (Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) who steal an ambulance occupied by a paramedic (Eiza Gonzalez) and a police officer in critical condition.
The film spends its first quarter setting up its premise like an F1 driver preparing his car for a race. Once the foot hits the pedal, it’s all non-stop until the very end. While Ambulance is a thrilling action film at its core, Bay and co. make questionable choices with their over-the-top cinematography that almost takes away the fun of enjoying a simple car chase.
Thankfully, the core cast delivers solid performances. Gyllenhaal’s manic character adds to Bay’s spectacle, taking the film up a few notches, while his co-stars Abdul-Mateen II and Gonzalez ground it with their centered and commanding approach.
If this was made into an amusement ride a la Transformers: The Ride 3D at USS, you might just hurl. But that's really because the editing choices and shots will make you feel like you're watching the film in 360° mode. Thrill-seekers might still love it though.
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