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The Exception

The Exception

  • Status: Released
  • 02-06-2017
  • Runtime: 107 min
  • Score: 6.9
  • Vote count: 454

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.

Lily James

Mieke de Jong

Jai Courtney

Capt Stefan Brandt

Eddie Marsan

Heinrich Himmler

Christopher Plummer

Kaiser Wilhelm II

Janet McTeer

Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz

Daisy Boulton

Secretary

Ben Daniels

Col Sigurd von Ilsemann

Stéphane Auberghen

Frau Linnenkamp

Aubeline Barbieux

Beatrix

Loïs van Wijk

Little Girl

Karin Leclercq

Widow in Hotel

Anton Lesser

General Falkenberg

Martin Swabey

Mueller

Martin Savage

Dirksen

Mark Dexter

Dietrich

Kurt Standaert

Schulz

Kris Cuppens

Pastor Hendricks

Frederik Lebeer

Signal Operative

Stéphanie Van Vyve

Hedwig Potthast

Lucas Tavernier

SS Colonel Meyer

Tom De Vreese

Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit

Luc Krijgsman

Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit

Verona Verbakel

Wehrmacht Secretary

Sebastiaan Ham

Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit

Sjoerd Schaap

Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit

Daan Aufenacker

Officer (uncredited)

Tom Magnus

Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)

Jan Smekens

SS Guard (uncredited)

Gimly

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

**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_