The film, adapted from a book about the German royal family, the Kaisers, during World War II, really resonated with me, even though it takes liberties with reality. Set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany’s invasion of Europe, the story centers on an officer tasked with safeguarding the Kaiser, presumably from spies. As he carries out his assignment, we're shown what happened, culminating in a reveal at the film’s …

Presented as a spy story, _The Exception_ turns out to be primarily a romantic film—a romance with challenges, certainly, but that's typical of most romances you see. The acting is good, surprisingly so given Jai Courtney’s involvement, though the movie itself feels peculiar. I noticed some unusual stylistic decisions, nothing major enough to ruin it entirely. Final rating:★★½ - There was a great deal here that I …