6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Ambush (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
It is the winter of 2018, the men and women of the UAE military are deployed to provide aid. At the Mocha Base, spirits are high as three Emirati soldiers anticipate an imminent return home. While on their final routine patrol, the three soldiers, Ali, Bilal and Hindasi are ambushed by heavily armed militants on their route, through a narrow canyon. Trapped, wounded, and out of communication range, the three soldiers realize the gravity of their situation. They are running out of options, munitions - and time. Back at the base, their commander receives word and realizes that the assault on the UAE army patrol was premeditated. A rescue mission is quickly put into action, but will air and land support reach the men in time, and will they survive?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Overview
It is the winter of 2018, the men and women of the UAE military are deployed to provide aid. At the Mocha Base, spirits are high as three Emirati soldiers anticipate an imminent return home. While on their final routine patrol, the three soldiers, Ali, Bilal and Hindasi are ambushed by heavily armed militants on their route, through a narrow canyon. Trapped, wounded, and out of communication range, the three soldiers realize the gravity of their situation. They are running out of options, munitions - and time. Back at the base, their commander receives word and realizes that the assault on the UAE army patrol was premeditated. A rescue mission is quickly put into action, but will air and land support reach the men in time, and will they survive?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative, focusing on a heroic military rescue mission and celebrating valor, patriotism, and the effectiveness of decisive action in combat, aligns its dominant themes with conservative values.
The movie features a diverse cast that is authentic to its Middle Eastern setting and true story, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative positively frames the traditional identities of its male protagonists, focusing on their heroism without incorporating explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays Islam as an integral part of the Emirati soldiers' identity, providing them with spiritual strength, comfort, and a moral compass during their perilous mission. Their faith is depicted respectfully and as a source of resilience and camaraderie.
The film 'The Ambush' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a true story of Emirati soldiers in a combat situation, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.
The film 'The Ambush' is an action-thriller war film based on a true military event. Its narrative centers on soldiers, combat, and survival. There are no discernible transsexual characters or themes depicted within the movie's storyline or character arcs, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for portrayal.
The film primarily focuses on male soldiers involved in a military ambush and subsequent rescue operation. There are no significant female characters depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The film is based on a true story involving real-life Emirati soldiers. All significant characters, based on these historical figures, maintain their documented gender in the on-screen portrayal. There are no instances of characters established as one gender being portrayed as another.
The Ambush is an Emirati war film based on a real-life incident involving Emirati soldiers. The characters are portrayed by actors of Middle Eastern descent, consistent with the historical figures and setting. There is no evidence of a character's established race being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
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