Taika Waititi's adaptation of Klara and the Sun has received mixed reviews from critics. Critics describe the film as a schmaltzy misfire. Jenna Ortega's performance has been praised as terrible. The film's London premiere was met with harsh criticism. The adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel has been found to be overly sentimental and sugary. The film features an outdated robot built to prevent loneliness.