The Exception

  • 2017


MOVIE IS interesting historical paranoid psychological inspirational
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69 %
75 % Certified-fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 41
Negative reviews 21
Average Rating 2.9/5
interesting historical paranoid psychological inspirational

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3.5
Theres also little question that the movie is frequently saved by offering another joyously entertaining performance by Christopher Plummer. Den Of Geek
3.1
That doesnt stop him from bellowing, Better start counting the silver, however. Rogerebert
3.0
This quasi biographical drama could have been a dry as a bone history lesson, filled with exposition and explanation, but instead it turns into a glos .. Common Sense Media
1.5
Such moments just go to show how paranoid Hitlers autocratic grip on Germany has made the entire country, including its former ruler, who doesnt much .. Variety
3.0
The dialogues sometimes clunky, and allusions to the atrocities of war are glossed over. But if youre in the mood for a sexy, pacy period thriller, it .. Time Out
3.1
David Leveauxs film cannily incorporates elements of spycraft and sheer trash into a familiar formula.
3.1
Stefan, however, doesnt care about such things; hes not one of those German soldiers.
1.5
But the tasteful romantic drama doesnt throw off many sparks, and Courtney projects only blankness, his characters competing allegiances failing to pr .. Screen Daily
1.5
Except the movie doesnt take this time to give Stefan shading or make him an interesting character. Collider
4.5
McTeer wrings every drop of complexity from a woman who could be viewed as a dull witted climber. Vulture
1.5
With his Aryan eyes bright blue, concrete abs disfigured by a scar just painful looking enough to make him sympathetic, and an ineffable air of Weltsc .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
The Exceptions line is not an easy one to walk, this marriage of soapy melodrama and real world events, and with Courtney leading the parade, its dest ..
1.5
The Exception is a diverting and occasionally exciting film, though it is rarely disturbing or thought provoking in ways the material might require. The New York Times
3.6
The Kaisers wife, Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz (Janet McTeer), doesnt get much to do until the surprise visit of Heinrich Himmler (a delightfully d .. Paste Magazine
4.5
That doesnt stop him from bellowing, Better start counting the silver, however. Rogerebert
4.5
Hes to go to the Netherlands to take command of the personal bodyguard of a man hes assumed was dead, a man hes told in no uncertain terms has tremend ..
3.1
Old pro Plummer finds some interesting angles in his Wilhelm part of him wants to return to power, part of him sees the conflagration that has engulfe .. Philly
1.0
These threads are occasionally buried under the films desire to satisfy mystery thriller requirements, but Nesher allows the complex emotions they ins .. Village Voice
2.5
Its a laughably arch parody of brutally efficient German lovemaking. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
A passably engaging film, but anyone expecting a serious deconstruction of Third Reich policies and complications of animal like attraction arent like .. Blu Ray
2.5
ne wonders if the spy would serve as the more fitting protagonist here, capable of revealing the truth of history while the story still fiddles with s .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
I would rather more Kaiser, less lovey dovey, and a better imagining of the mans last days.
2.0
Leveauxs direction of Himmlers dinner is one of the films high points. It stops his characters dead in their tracks, a solemn beat before Leveaux orch ..
3.0
The film moves at a good lick and its directed with a light touch by David Leveaux. The Times
2.0
The movie could easily inspire one of those down to earth feelgood comedies for which antipodean film makers have a bit of a knack. The Times
2.0
Plummer and Janet McTeer, as the Kaisers wife, bring their customary class to proceedings. But they cant save a tepid mishmash that seems undecided wh .. Radio Times
1.5
This is the kind of movie often referred to as handsomely mounted, for good reason, and these elements become the focus of a bored viewer. When the st .. The Wrap
3.5
For the most part it works, both as a bizarre romance and a fanciful World War II almost thriller. Az Central
3.0
But its an interesting conceit to use such a prosaic scenario to explore what humans are capable of. Flim List
1.5
Its used here as an excuse for empty cynicism and weakly written characters. Eye For Film
3.0
Courtney and James shine as Romeo and Juliet style lover in WWII espionage romance. Boston Herald
3.0
Plummer plays the elderly Kaiser with a mixture of arrogance, roguish wit and vulnerability and completely steals the show. Express
3.0
You could say theres surprise when she reveals shes Jewish, but thats far enough along in their tryst to know hes hardly an Anti Semite (despite the u .. The Film Stage
3.1
The Exception is part thriller, part wartime romance, part comedy of curdled monarchical manners. Boston Globe
1.5
Such moments just go to show how paranoid Hitlers autocratic grip on Germany has made the entire country, including its former ruler, who doesnt much .. Variety
3.0
The sheer flair and application of the leading cast is enough to ensure this narrative is brought to life, and just about remains engaging throughout. Hey U Guys
2.0
With Christopher Plummer, Lily James, Jai Courtney, Janet McTeer. Cleve Land
4.0
Im not sure that last act vindication really justifies all the movies lovingly filmed brutality, but something about Brimstone, with its fiery, religi .. Vanity Fair
2.0
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3.8
It should be noted that The Exception doesnt aim for historical accuracy, aiming instead for a relevant story told incredibly well.
4.5
Leveaux doesnt quite finesse the threadbare aspects of Judds plot. Film Journal International ..
3.0
But hes immediately infatuated with Mieke (Lily James), a gorgeous new maid with lots of secrets. Fresh Fiction
4.5
Stefan, however, doesnt care about such things; hes not one of those German soldiers. Denver Post
3.5
An entertainingly well crafted period drama with a fine performance by an exceptional performance by Christopher Plummer. Rendy Reviews
1.5
This film is a step in the right direction, even if the end product doesnt quite hit the mark. Third Coast Review
3.5
As a sumptuous guilty pleasure (an overused, but appropriate phrase here), I thoroughly enjoyed The Exception. Daily Film Fix
4.5
McTeer wrings every drop of complexity from a woman who could be viewed as a dull witted climber. Vulture
2.5
While the acting is muted, the direction plodding, the suspense weak and the rude bits unnecessary, what might annoy WW2 purists here is the fact that .. Adelaide Review
4.5
A brilliant Christopher Plummer plays the Kaiser as a character reminiscent of a Tolstoy creation, an intelligent but mildly deluded ruler who never h .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.5
However, the beauty to this film doesnt stop there, as the set design, locations and even cinematography are all top notch. Geek Girl Authority
4.5
The Exception never lets itself drown in the horror that we all knows just off screen The Film Experience
3.0
The Exception doesnt need suspense. Its got Christopher Plummer, 87, a stage great who in this film gives a subtle, penetrating performance as Germany .. Aarp
4.4
The Exception is, simply put, an exceptional World War II thriller. Buffalo News
3.8
Its that terrible knowledge, that we possess but the characters dont, that adds a tension elevating The Exception beyond the conventional World War II .. Host Madison
1.5
At this point I have to admit that The Exception isnt as silly as Im making it sound. Daily Public
1.5
There are some good performances to enjoy and even Jai Cournteys awkward German accent passes the bar. VultureHound
4.5
Beautifully shot and visually stunning, The Exception is worth checking out for fans of intense Psychological Thrillers, but casual viewer may struggl .. Crypti Crock
4.5
Two time BIFA award winner Eddie Marsans Heinrich Himmler is the best characterization of pure evil since The Exorcist. Its Just Movies
3.5
More importantly, shes played very va va voom like by lovely Lily James (from Downtown Abbey, Disneys Cinderella and next weeks wild and crazy Baby Dr .. Blog Cleveland
2.5
Even if you like historical romances, this is likely to be an exception.
0.5
The Exception treats the horrific historical realities of the Holocaust as mere suggestions of contextual plot, thus minimizing the horror, inhumanity .. Ancho Rage Press
4.0
Fine acting ensemble successfully, absorbingly intertwines fictional characters with historical figures a sexy separate peace...Enticing, believable t .. Mavens Nest
3.0
While the musical score is often melodramatic and intrusive, the look of the film is distinctive and appealing. Its a good effort and an enjoyable mov .. Farout Magazine
3.8
This is somewhat well trod ground... But the sturdy, engrossing The Exception makes a moving portrait of individuals recalibrating their allegiances u .. Ap
1.5
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2.0
Historically convincing in the visual details but completely bogus in terms of narrative, in particular the pallid central romance.



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