Taika Waititi's adaptation of Klara and the Sun has generated a range of responses from critics. Many have criticized the film for being overly sentimental. 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 criticized for being drowned in sickly syrup. The film features an outdated robot built to prevent loneliness.