Taika Waititi's adaptation of Klara and the Sun has generated a range of responses from critics. Critics describe the film as a schmaltzy misfire. Jenna Ortega's performance has been praised as terrible. Critics gave the film a poor review after its London premiere. The adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel has been found to be overly sentimental and sugary. Critics have noted the film's use of an outdated robot.