Taika Waititi Slams Critics of 'Klara and the Sun' as 'Irrelevant, Out of Touch, Obsolete'

Taika Waititi is not holding back against critics of his latest film, Klara and the Sun. The Oscar-winning director took to social media to highlight the movie's audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, which was 78% at the time of his post (now 73%), while dismissing negative reviewers as "sad lost souls" and calling them "irrelevant, out of touch, obsolete." Based on Kazuo Ishiguro's bestselling novel, Klara and the Sun stars Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, and Waititi himself, and explores themes of artificial intelligence, love, and what it means to be human. Despite mixed reviews from professional critics, the film has resonated with general audiences, a divide Waititi emphasized in his remarks. The director's comments reflect a growing tension in Hollywood between filmmakers and critics, especially as audience scores on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes increasingly influence public perception. Waititi, known for hits like Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok, has built a reputation for blending humor with heartfelt storytelling, and his latest project appears to be no exception for fans. Whether the critical backlash will affect the film's long-term legacy remains to be seen, but Waititi's defiant stance signals his focus on the audience that matters most to him: the viewers.