Taika Waititi's adaptation of Klara and the Sun has generated a range of responses from critics. The film has been labeled a sentimental mess. 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. Critics have noted the film's use of an outdated robot.