The Wall (2017), directed Doug Liman, is a tense and gripping psychological thriller that delves into the brutal realities of war, survival, and human resilience. Set in the context of the Iraq War, the film follows two soldiers as they become trapped by a sniper in a desolate area, with a wall as their only shelter. What follows is an intense battle of wits as the soldiers attempt to survive, facing not only physical danger but also their own psychological limits.

The story centers around two American soldiers, Sergeant Allen Isaac (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Corporal Matthews (played by John Cena), who are on a mission in Iraq. While on patrol in a barren desert, they are ambushed by a mysterious and highly skilled enemy sniper. After the initial attack, Isaac is severely injured and takes shelter behind a crumbling wall, with Matthews trying to provide cover and figure out a way to escape.

However, as the day drags on and the sniper continues to pick them off with deadly precision, the two soldiers realize that their only hope lies in their ability to outsmart the sniper. The film evolves into a tense cat-and-mouse game as Isaac and Matthews struggle to find a way to communicate, survive, and ultimately defeat their enemy, all while their psychological state deteriorates due to the intense isolation and fear of death.