After making a series of mega-budget extravaganzas, Liman returned to the world of low budget filmmaking in this Amazon Studios-backed thriller that follows an American sniper (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) pinned down by an unseen insurgent sniper.
“The Wall” is nifty filmmaking, like the bottle episode of your favorite sprawling series, and Liman is at the top of his game. Somehow he’s able to layer in rich characterizations and subtle political commentary, into what is essentially a cat-and-mouse suspense piece. It was also proof that Liman could reign in his flamboyant visual panache to tell a story that is gripping in its streamlined simplicity. It’s not essential but still worth seeking out.
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