The ambulance chase scene[/caption]
I have to say, Ambulance may feel like a typical heist-thriller but, it’s well-diverse compared to other action films. Yes, there are lots of action films with an all-colored cast, and clearly, Ambulance isn’t 100% diverse, but it’s diverse enough for the film to be taken seriously. We have Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as one of our lead protagonists (and no, he is not villainized in the film, we see him as a sympathetic character), Eiza González who plays the EMT Cam Thompson (she’s Mexican, by the way), Wale Folarin as Castro (he’s Nigerian-American and does not get killed), Keir O’Donnell as FBI agent Anson Clark who’s in a gay relationship, and we have A Martinez as Papi (Martinez is half Mexican and Native American). It’s also important to note, that while the film is plot-driven by having us in awe with the aerial FPV shots done by drones; the character arcs are well-written to make you understand the character’s desires and motives, which is why you will most likely cry at the end of the film.
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Will Sharp and Jake Gyllenhall as Danny Sharp[/caption]
As for the brotherhood theme, Ambulance isn’t the type of film that hires a well-known black actor to create diversity, as Abdul-Mateen II’s race is very much part of the film. We know Will is Danny’s adoptive brother from the beginning and when one of the gangsters called out Will for being Danny’s pretend brother; Danny was furious, as this may not be the first time people have speculated that Will and Danny are not biologically related. Notably, Abdul-Mateen II’s character was a war veteran; whereas, Gyllenhaal’s character was a lifelong criminal. The film makes sure that Abdul-Mateen II’s character is not depicted stereotypically for being black. Likewise, González’s character is not the hot-blooded Latina trope in this film; we see her as a heroine and survivor in the end.
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Eiza González as EMT Cam Thompson[/caption]
My only regret is not seeing the film in theaters, which you all should because it’s worth your money. Ambulance will have you laughing at times, which is good because we all need a laugh every once in a while; your heart will be racing with excitement and panic, and that's when you realized you just watched the best blockbuster of the season. For the full mind-blowing effect, you can experience the thrill of Ambulance in theaters, preferably in IMAX or if you're like me, you can stream it now on Peacock. 
