The Exception (2016)

The Exception: Directed by David Leveaux. With Ella Holland, Jai Courtney, Karin Leclercq, Anton Lesser. A German soldier tries to determine if the Dutch resistance has planted a spy to infiltrate the home of Kaiser Wilhelm in Holland during the onset of World War II, but falls for a young Jewish Dutch woman during his investigation.

“Iu0026#39;m giving this an u0026quot;8u0026quot; simply for the fine acting and commanding presence of Christopher Plummer (I keep wanting to say u0026quot;Sir Christopher Plummeru0026quot;) as the aged but sprightly and opinionated Kaiser Wilhelm II. Iu0026#39;m torn between calling this the most enjoyable silly film, or the silliest enjoyable film, Iu0026#39;ve seen in a while, but I found it captivating, even though itu0026#39;s almost certainly sheer fiction regarding any historical accuracy. Although I relished the early and frequent appearance of nudity and rampant sex, what I really wanted more of was extra screen time for the Kaiseru0026#39;s extensive wardrobe of military and imperial uniforms. Notable acting props also to Janet McTeer as the Kaiseru0026#39;s consort, and to Eddie Marsan as a glum, coldly business-like Heinrich Himmler.”