Taika Waititi Calls Critics ‘Sad Lost Souls’ While Defending ‘Klara and the Sun’

Taika Waititi took to Instagram to showcase the poster for his latest dystopian effort, ‘Klara and the Sun,’ proudly displaying its 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

In the caption, the New Zealand‑born director quipped that he hasn’t read a review in fifteen years, then turned his attention to the critics, calling them “sad lost souls” and labeling their commentary “irrelevant.”

The film, which stars Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, is set in a bleak future, but Waititi’s post suggests the real drama is the clash between his confidence and the critics’ disapproval.

While the audience rating hints at a warm reception from moviegoers, the critical response has been far less enthusiastic, with reviewers echoing the director’s own description of them as “sad lost souls.”

Waititi’s Instagram post has sparked a lively conversation online, with fans cheering his unapologetic stance and others debating whether the film lives up to its audience score.

In the end, the director’s bold Instagram proclamation reminds us that in the world of cinema, a single post can become as much a part of the story as the film itself.