Waititi Defends 'Klara and the Sun' Against Critics After 28% Score
The director pointed to the film's 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, calling critics irrelevant in an Instagram post.
Taika Waititi posted an image of the poster for his film "Klara and the Sun" on Instagram on October 31, highlighting an audience score of 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, according to Variety. In the post, the director described critics as "sad lost souls" and called them irrelevant, out of touch and obsolete.
Waititi wrote that he has not read a review of anything aimed at him or his peers in almost 15 years, but that he does listen to the people. The film's critic score on Rotten Tomatoes currently stands at 28%, the lowest of his career.
"Klara and the Sun" opened in theaters last weekend at No. 15 with $720,000 from 880 locations. Sony scaled back the film's theatrical footprint after negative reviews.
The film is based on Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel and stars Jenna Ortega as the android Klara. In a recent Vogue interview, Ortega said she does not read reviews of her films.
Waititi's post also referenced his earlier film "Jojo Rabbit."
Quick answers
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for Klara and the Sun?
The film holds a 28% critic score and a 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
How much did Klara and the Sun earn in its opening weekend?
It opened at No. 15 with $720,000 from 880 locations.
Who stars in Klara and the Sun?
Jenna Ortega plays the android Klara in the adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel.