‘The Wall’ takes the classic sniper duel to a whole new level

Christian Lowe
Jan 28, 2019 6:39 PM PST
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It’s the classic battle between masters of the martial arts. Snipers embody the best of stealth, reconnaissance and camouflage and are at the top of their game when it come to dispatching targets with precision from a great…

It's the classic battle between masters of the martial arts.


Snipers embody the best of stealth, reconnaissance and camouflage and are at the top of their game when it come to dispatching targets with precision from a great distance.

"One shot, one kill" is no joke.

And when it comes to the best way to combat an enemy sniper, there's no better weapon than a good guy sniper.

But what happens when the bad guy turns the tables and the good guy becomes the hunted? That's exactly what happens in the new film from Amazon Studios and Roadside Attractions titled "The Wall."

Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and WWE superstar John Cena, "The Wall" depicts a sneak attack on a U.S. sniper team in Iraq by a diabolical enemy sharpshooter called "Juba," played by Laith Nakli. The movie explores the psychological jiujitsu from each side as they try to outmaneuver one another in a battle where moving an inch in the wrong direction could mean certain death.

The enemy sniper from "The Wall" is loosely based on the infamous insurgent sharpshooter with the Juba nom de guerre in Iraq. The real Juba was reportedly killed by ISIS in 2013.

"The Wall" will be released in theaters May 12.

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