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 branded mind-meltingly dreadful. 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. It includes an old-fashioned robot designed to combat loneliness.