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Ortega's 'Klara and the Sun' Sees Low Critic Scores
20 Oct
Summary
- Klara and the Sun debut with a low 25% critic rating.
- This rating continues an underwhelming trend for Jenna Ortega.
- The film adapts Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel of the same name.
Jenna Ortega's new film, "Klara and the Sun," has opened to a lukewarm reception, currently holding a "rotten" 25% rating from critics after its debut. This score, derived from an initial 12 reviews, indicates a challenging start for the sci-fi comedy.
The film's premiere continues a recent pattern of less-than-stellar reviews for Ortega's cinematic projects. While she experienced a streak of critically acclaimed films earlier in the 2020s, recent outings have seen mixed to negative responses.
"Klara and the Sun" is based on Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel, exploring a dystopian future with social divisions and an obsolete companion android. Critics have noted that the film adaptation may have lost some of the novel's depth and insight.
Directed by Taika Waititi, the film also stands as his lowest-rated directorial work. Initial critical feedback suggests that the adaptation's focus shifts away from the novel's profound themes towards simpler elements like the power of love and friendship.
The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on October 23, 2026. It features a notable cast including Amy Adams and Steve Buscemi alongside Ortega.
