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The Wall

The Wall

War · Thriller · Drama · 2017

An American sniper and his spotter engage in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with an Iraqi sniper.

Movie details

The Wall

“This isn't war. It's a game.”

2017 War · Thriller · Drama 1h 30m

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

Community rating

An American sniper and his spotter engage in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with an Iraqi sniper.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Wall?

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Doug Liman

Written by

Dwain Worrell

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Isaac

John Cena

John Cena

Matthews

Laith Nakli

Laith Nakli

Juba (voice)

Court is in session

Put The Wall on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.