The Exception

6/2/20171h 47m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ One duty. One desire. One decision. ~

Overview:

Nothing is as it seems in this riveting World War 2 thriller as a wary soldier goes to investigate a mysterious German monarch at his secluded mansion, leading him into a web of deceit and a dangerous love affair with a local Jewish woman.

Director:

David Leveaux

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$708,973.00

Key words:

based on novel or book
nazi
world war i
resistance
spy
investigation
love
holland

Cast

Lily James

~ as ~

Mieke de Jong

Jai Courtney

~ as ~

Capt Stefan Brandt

Eddie Marsan

~ as ~

Heinrich Himmler

Christopher Plummer

~ as ~

Kaiser Wilhelm II

Janet McTeer

~ as ~

Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz

Daisy Boulton

~ as ~

Secretary

Ben Daniels

~ as ~

Col Sigurd von Ilsemann

Stéphane Auberghen

~ as ~

Frau Linnenkamp

Aubeline Barbieux

~ as ~

Beatrix

Loïs van Wijk

~ as ~

Little Girl

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Reviews (2)

Gimly
Written 8 year(s) ago
5
Mismarketed as a spy thriller, The Exception is nothing more than a romance movie, a romance that has certain obstacles to be sure, but most any romance put to screen does. The Exception is well acted, (which may come as a surprise to some people when it comes to Jai Courtney) but oddly made. There are certain presentation choices that seemed very bizarre to me, but not dealbreakingly so.

Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole.
Reno
Written 7 year(s) ago
8
A look at the German Royal family during the WWII.

A book based film, partially inspired by the real, but I really loved. In the backdrop of the world war two, it focused on the German royal family, Kaiser. An officer sent to protect him during the nazi Germany's invasion of Europe, possibly from the spies. So during his stint, all events that unfolded were revealed to us with a twist at the end. The twist was predictable, so they did not hide it for the perfect moment and to make the film entirely rely on it. What's important is it was more a straightforward narration. Though there were some tense moments.

Overall a great drama. I did not know what to expect, whether a thriller or romance, but it mixed them all together nicely. Of course, Jai was good, and so Lily James, but I was very impressed by Christopher Plummer. This film was awesome because of this 88 year old Canadian actor. Directed by a newcomer, and he did his part nicely. One of the fine addition to the world war two related dramas. It has a strong sex scene, otherwise would have been fit for all. Definitely I suggest it if you're interested!

7.5/10