Taika Waititi Posts Reaction to Film Reviews on Instagram

Writer-director Taika Waititi posted a reaction to the reviews of his film 'Klara and the Sun' on Instagram. The post included a critique of critics and their opinions on his work.

In the post, Waititi referred to critics as 'sad lost souls' and called them 'obsolete', suggesting they were out of touch with the artistic process. He also mentioned the 53-point mismatch between the film’s audience and critics scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

The post was later modified, with the original text stating that Waititi was not mad. The revised version removed the part where he referred to critics as 'sad lost souls' and instead focused on his own perspective on the film's reception.

Waititi has not seen 'Klara and the Sun' himself, as its release has not been canceled in several countries. He expressed admiration for the novel it is based on and believed hiring him to adapt it was a good choice.

The director acknowledged that the perceived quality of his film is not the main focus of his post. Instead, he highlighted the broader issue of how media and public perception can distort an artist's understanding of their work.

Waititi's post has sparked discussion about the relationship between artists and critics, with some suggesting that the current media landscape makes it difficult for public figures to engage with criticism in a balanced way.