The Exception

A24 | Release Date: June 2, 2017

6.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 26 Ratings

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TVJerryJun 25, 2017

Jai Courtney plays a gym-buffed German soldier who's sent to the Netherlands to protect and spy on exiled Monarch Kaiser Wilhelm II (Christopher Plummer). Almost immediately upon arrival, he falls for a maid (Lily James), which introduces aJai Courtney plays a gym-buffed German soldier who's sent to the Netherlands to protect and spy on exiled Monarch Kaiser Wilhelm II (Christopher Plummer). Almost immediately upon arrival, he falls for a maid (Lily James), which introduces a quandary: allegiance to his country or to his heart. Their relationship has some interesting romantic (and erotic) moments, but Plummer's showcase speeches slows the story's momentum. While there's potential for a gripping romantic drama, the interactions are too muted to do any gripping. The period elements make for an attractive look, but the subdued direction and passive pacing keep this film from being exceptional.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantJun 23, 2017

A modestly entertaining historical drama that likely has more to do with drama than with history. The often-predictable narrative, schmaltzy presentation values and sometimes-absurd dialogue don't help matters, either. However, the once againA modestly entertaining historical drama that likely has more to do with drama than with history. The often-predictable narrative, schmaltzy presentation values and sometimes-absurd dialogue don't help matters, either. However, the once again stellar acting of Christopher Plummer and Janet McTeer keep this one from being a complete failure, delivering fine efforts in the face of what they have to work with. Still, even with such fine performances, I'd recommend waiting for the DVD on this one.… Expand

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tropicAcesJun 23, 2017

As a romantic-thriller it isn't great, with the romance being forced and the thrills never really delivering, but the performances and attention to production detail are so great it may be enough to distract you. Christopher Plummer isAs a romantic-thriller it isn't great, with the romance being forced and the thrills never really delivering, but the performances and attention to production detail are so great it may be enough to distract you. Christopher Plummer is brilliant and sympathetic as the Kaiser, and the normally bland and blah Jai Courtney is actually solid (following SUICIDE SQUAD I'm wondering if he's turned a corner in his career). As a WWII buff I may have found more to enjoy here than most, but if you prefer performances over story then I'd say this is worth a watch.… Expand

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