Thor Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi says he has not read a review in 15 years, calls critics ‘irrelevant’ as he defends Klara and the Sun

Taika Waititi has responded to the poor reviews reported after a recent press screening of Klara and the Sun, directing attention instead to the film’s reception among audiences.

Filmmaker points to audience response

Waititi shared a report on Instagram that described the film as receiving favorable reactions from viewers. The report also cited a score as high as 78% on Rotten Tomatoes.

In the accompanying caption, Waititi wrote: “I haven't read a review of anything aimed at me or my peers in almost 15 years. But I do listen to the people.”

His comments draw a distinction between professional reviews and the response of the wider audience. Rather than addressing individual criticisms from the press screening, the filmmaker used the social media post to emphasize the feedback he said he does follow.

Why the response matters

The contrasting reactions place attention on the difference between early press coverage and audience opinion. The reported Rotten Tomatoes score offers one indication of the film’s reception, while Waititi’s comments show that he considers viewer feedback more relevant to his assessment of the project.

At this stage, the information available reflects both the poor reviews from the press screening and the more favorable audience response cited in the report shared by Waititi. No further release or performance details were provided.

Conclusion

Waititi has defended Klara and the Sun by highlighting its reported audience reception and explaining why he does not read reviews. The film’s critical and viewer responses have so far presented contrasting perspectives.