Waititi Defends ‘Klara and the Sun’ After Critics’ Low Scores

TL;DR

• Director Taika Waititi posts Instagram post with film poster
• Shows Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 78%
• Critics’ score at 28%, his lowest yet
• Waititi says he hasn’t read a review in 15 years
• He calls critics ‘irrelevant’ and ‘out of touch’

Why It Matters

The exchange highlights a growing divide between filmmakers and critics, a trend that can influence audience perceptions and box‑office performance. For viewers in the U.S., Canada, and India, it underscores how social media can amplify a director’s perspective on reception, potentially affecting decisions to watch a film. The incident also reflects broader industry debates about the role of criticism in shaping a movie’s success across international markets.