New sci-fi drama explores artificial intelligence and human connection on the big screen. Klara and the Sun arrived in theaters today, featuring Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Natasha Lyonne, and Steve Buscemi.
Taika Waititi directed the film and adapted the story from Kazuo Ishiguro’s bestselling 2021 novel. However, the movie has drawn criticism from reviewers who question its tone and changes to the source material.
How Taika Waititi brought Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed novel to the big screenWaititi co-wrote the screenplay with Dahvi Waller, adapting Ishiguro’s quiet and thoughtful story. Sony Pictures presents Klara and the Sun as an exploration of friendship, family, and the impact an artificial companion can have on human lives. Waititi’s adaptation brings these themes to the screen while reinterpreting the novel for a cinematic audience.
The story follows Klara, an artificial friend designed to keep children company. Ortega plays Klara, who hopes to find a home where she can build a meaningful connection. Klara eventually meets Josie, played by Mia Tharia, and forms a close bond with her. Josie lives with her mother, Chrissie, played by Amy Adams, as the family faces illness and loss. Klara tries to help them through her loyalty, while learning more about human feelings and relationships. Aran Murphy and Rachel House also appear in the film.
However, the film has drawn criticism over its creative choices. Several reviews faulted Waititi’s use of broad humor and sentimentality, arguing that these elements weaken the novel’s restrained treatment of artificial intelligence, grief, and human connection. This difference in tone has become a key point of debate surrounding the adaptation.
The film runs for approximately one hour and 56 minutes and carries a PG-13 rating.
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