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I’ve found that a little bit of Taika Waititi’s whimsy goes a long way, and the more twee his movies get, the more annoying they become. That contrast is particularly evident in the two “Thor” movies he directed for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which received very different responses despite having essentially the same tone and style. The goofiness of “Thor: Ragnarok” felt refreshing, while the same goofiness turned irritating when it was amped up even further in “Thor: Love and Thunder.”

Tom's Guide Verdict: “Klara and the Sun”

Rating: 2/5 Stars

Verdict: Twee sci-fi adaptation “Klara and the Sun” is an annoying misfire from director and co-writer Taika Waititi. The story of a wide-eyed android who bonds with a teenage girl is too silly until it becomes too sappy, and it fails to rouse any response other than irritation in either mode.

Where to watch: Opens in theaters Oct.…