Michael Bay's 'Ambulance' is loud, long, and ludicrous

Got troubles? Then maybe watching police cars and helicopters chase a runaway ambulance for 136 minutes is just the ticket to the ride you're looking for at the movies.

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Director Michael Bay floors the adrenaline pedal as a manic

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In a shameless bid for sympathy, Will also has a baby son to support

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He pulls out all the stops with diminishing returns

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