Director Taika Waititi has criticized film reviewers for his latest movie’s poor box office performance, calling their assessments "obsolete" and arguing that audience reception—reflected in higher user ratings—better represents the film’s true impact. The adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel has faced sharp commercial struggles, prompting Waititi to question the role of critics in shaping public perception. In a blunt social media post, he contrasted the struggles of aspiring artists with those who became critics instead, framing the debate around creative integrity versus professional gatekeeping. The exchange highlights a growing tension between traditional reviews and audience-driven evaluations in the film industry.
The Jojo Rabbit director blamed the dismal numbers for his film of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel on ‘obsolete’ reviewers’ notices, adding that he works ‘for the people’ – whose Rotten Tomatoes ratings are much higherTaika Waititi has launched a furious broadside at “critics” following the disastrous commercial performance of Klara and the Sun, his new film adapted from a Kazuo Ishiguro novel.In a post on social media, Waititi wrote: “This Halloween, let’s spare a thought for those sad lost souls who couldn’t achieve their dreams of becoming artists, and thus settled, and became critics.” Continue reading...
