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Taika Waititi Defends Film Against Critics
1 Nov
Summary
- Director Taika Waititi criticizes reviewers, contrasting audience and critic scores.
- The film earned $725,000 in its opening weekend, outside the top 10.
- The movie explores AI companions in a dystopian future setting.
Director Taika Waititi has vocally responded to unfavorable reviews of his recent film, "Klara and the Sun." He emphasized the disparity between audience reception, evidenced by a 78% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and critical consensus, which stands at 28%.
Waititi expressed his view on Instagram, referring to critics as "sad lost souls" who are "out of touch" and "obsolete." The film itself, which premiered last week, achieved an estimated $725,000 during its opening weekend in North America, placing it outside the top 10 box office draws.
"Klara and the Sun," based on Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel, is set in a dystopian future. It follows an obsolete companion android tasked with bonding with its ill young owner. The narrative delves into themes of artificial intelligence and human connection.
Waititi also shared his perspective on AI's growing presence, stating his preference for humans using AI as a tool rather than a replacement in creative industries. The film has grossed approximately $1.7 million worldwide as of its recent release.
