Jenna Ortega's New Sci-Fi Movie Turns Compelling AI Drama Into One Big Joke

Maybe it’s a sign of a more jaded world or a less capable film, but with Klara and the Sun, I found myself wishing for restraint. Don’t make the obvious joke; don’t encourage another weird face-off between actors. A dramatic scene depicting a robot’s devotion to humanity would land better if we could sit with it without a giggle break. But no such luck.