Taika Waititi Defends ‘Klara and the Sun’ Amid Mixed Reviews
TL;DR
- Waititi highlighted a 78% audience vs 28% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes
- He called critics “sad lost souls” on Instagram
- Film opened in 880 North American theaters, earning $725,000 opening weekend
- Adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams
Taika Waititi used Instagram to contrast the film’s audience score of 78% with a critic score of 28% on Rotten Tomatoes, labeling critics as “sad lost souls.”
He noted that he rarely reads reviews aimed at him or his peers, emphasizing his reliance on audience feedback instead.
The movie opened in 880 North American theaters, pulling in about $725,000 during its opening weekend and reaching roughly $1.7 million worldwide to date.
‘Klara and the Sun’ adapts Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2021 novel and follows an obsolete companion android caring for a sick girl, with Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams in lead roles.
At a New York premiere, Waititi discussed AI’s role in the film, saying it should serve as a tool for humans rather than replace them.
Why It Matters
The film’s reception reflects a broader conversation about audience versus critic preferences, a topic that resonates with Indian diaspora viewers who follow Hollywood releases. Additionally, the movie’s focus on AI companions touches on technology debates relevant to both North American and Indian markets.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 10:43:10 PM · Reported with: The Hollywood Reporter
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