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Taika Waititi defends Klara and the Sun against critics on social media

Director Taika Waititi posted on Instagram to defend his film Klara and the Sun after receiving poor reviews and low box office numbers.

Taika Waititi Slams ‘Klara and the Sun’ Critics as ‘Irrelevant,’ ‘Sad Lost Souls’ and Says He Hasn’t ‘Read a Review’ in 15 Years: ‘But I Do Listen to the People’
File photo Taika Waititi Slams ‘Klara and the Sun’ Critics as ‘Irrelevant,’ ‘Sad Lost Souls’ and Says He Hasn’t ‘Read a Review’ in 15 Years: ‘But I Do Listen to the People’ Photo: Variety

Waititi dismisses professional criticism

The filmmaker stated he has not read a review in almost 15 years. He told followers that he listens to people instead of critics who he called sad lost souls.

Audience score exceeds critic rating

The movie holds an audience score of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes while the critic score sits at 28 percent. This marks the lowest critic rating for the Jojo Rabbit director.

Box office performance remains low

The film debuted at number 15 with just $720,000 from 880 locations last weekend. Sony scaled back its theatrical footprint after reviews described the movie as calamitous.

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