
The Ambush
2021

Representation Score
Minimal
2024
RDirector
William Eubank
Runtime
113 minutes
Average Rating
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Land of Bad is a conventional military thriller that emphasizes tactical tension over diverse storytelling. The film relies heavily on established genre clichés, reinforcing traditional hierarchies rather than challenging them. The production focuses on a predominantly white, male-centric cast, maintaining a standard Western military structure without disrupting conventional social expectations or casting norms. Ultimately, the film serves as a straightforward action piece centered on the competence and survival of a traditional special operations unit. It lacks significant engagement with diverse identities.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a traditional combat setting without any LGBTQ+ characters or stories involving non-cisgender identities.
The narrative centers on male soldiers in high-stakes combat roles. Female characters are not given equal intellectual or physical roles.
The cast is mainly white, representing a typical modern military unit. The film does not highlight non-white characters in key roles.
The story emphasizes professional military conduct and survival over cultural critique. It upholds traditional military structures without questioning Western values.
Characters are shown as physically fit. There is no depiction of neurodivergence, chronic illness, or physical disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
When a Delta Force special ops mission goes terribly wrong, Air Force drone pilot Reaper has 48 hours to remedy what has devolved into a wild rescue operation. With no weapons and no communication other than the drone above, the ground mission suddenly becomes a full-scale battle when the team is discovered by the enemy.

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