# The Wall (2017)

> A wounded American soldier trapped behind a desert wall must outthink an unseen Iraqi sniper before isolation and dwindling resources defeat him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/270669

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: War, Thriller, Drama, Action
- Director: Doug Liman
- Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, John Cena, Laith Nakli
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4218696/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, claustrophobic, oppressive, military thriller night, contained thriller marathon

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