At 26% Rotten Tomatoes, Taika Waititi Slams Klara Critics as Movie Gets Poor Reviews
Waititi targets reviewers
Waititi, 51, posted his criticism on Instagram on Friday, October 30. He said he had not read reviews aimed at him or his peers in almost 15 years, but paid attention to what audiences thought. He described critics as “sad lost souls” who had not achieved their dreams of becoming artists. He also said the same reviewers had disliked Jojo Rabbit, and called them “irrelevant,” “out of touch” and “obsolete.”
Release plans and box office
The remarks came amid reports that Sony Pictures was reducing its plans for the film’s international release. TheWrap reported that the movie had made $1.067 million domestically so far. Its Rotten Tomatoes score was 26%, based on 90 reviews.
Story and cast
Klara and the Sun is a dystopian science-fiction film adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2021 novel of the same name. Jenna Ortega plays Klara, an artificial robot companion bought for a young girl named Josie, played by Mia Tharia.
Klara and Josie quickly connect. Klara’s innocence and curiosity help Josie as she deals with a complicated relationship with her mother, played by Amy Adams.
Key points
- Waititi criticized reviewers on Instagram after Klara and the Sun received a 26% Rotten Tomatoes score.
- The score was based on 90 reviews.
- Reports said Sony Pictures was scaling back the film’s international release plans.
- TheWrap reported domestic earnings of $1.067 million so far.