I found the movie compelling, more so than the other commenters to be sure.

While doubtful about the actual subcharacters bare any resemblance to real people, the main plot of the kaiser and/or his wife wishing to be restored is true. Himmler and Hitler wishing to eradicate the last of the monarchy's support was true. Churchill's offer for safety was true, maybe even the restoration of the German monarchy if they won. And of course most terrifying of all is that Himmler's statements made during the dinner scene were factual. He did watch children die from injections as they were testing the final solution, and we know they tested to eliminate German children that suffered from any medical defects. Crippled, autistic, downs syndrome, deaf, any handicap children were supposed to be voluntarily killed by their own parents by turning them into hospitals. it was grotesque and it might have been the most important scene in the movie.

It seemed a little slow here and there, but it is very hard to tell a story about someone who lost everything. Meike lost her father and husband. Brandt believed he had last his humanity or at least was part of those that had. The Kaiser, his wife, the colonel had lost their country. Each of them was restored, maybe not the way they wished to be, but eventually the way isn't always the way you wish for.

9. maybe 8.5.

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._

**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_