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Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Play trailer Poster for Jiro Dreams of Sushi PG Released Mar 9, 2012 1h 21m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.
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Beautiful, thoughtful, and engrossing, Jiro Dreams of Sushi should prove satisfying even for filmgoers who don't care for the cuisine.

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Anupama Chopra Film Companion Director David Gelb gives us a portrait of a man with a passion. It's about what it takes to find your ambition and work relentlessly at it day after day, year after year. And what is the price of that perfection? May 18, 2020 Full Review Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk At 81 minutes it could do with being still more bite-sized but it's a must-see morsel for foodies. Eat first - it'll make you ravenous. Rated: 3/5 Sep 1, 2017 Full Review Chris Chang Film Comment Magazine Ono may be the center of this universe, but the real star of the film is the sushi, and the exquisite yet frustrating beauty with which the camera has captured it. Jun 17, 2013 Full Review Jack Fleischer Battleship Pretension Sushi fans, food fans, and people who just like a complex family story, rolled up into an uplifting mildly biographical documentary will be rewarded with Jiro... Mar 24, 2021 Full Review David Harris Spectrum Culture An artful look at the preparation of one of Japan's most famous exports. Rated: 3.8/5 Nov 8, 2019 Full Review Patrick Gamble CineVue This sumptuous study of art, creation and inner happiness is a taste we should all try to acquire. Rated: 4/5 Feb 8, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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darai62 This is a truly inspirational movie. I must see for those fascinated see pure perfection! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/23 Full Review James B great movie i love suishi and its interesting learning about the food and the meaning of the restuarant and characters in this film great film i recommend it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/10/23 Full Review Kevin Insanely interesting documentary Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review ma'ark t Jiro isn't this amazing hero from my point of view but he is easy to respect. A great case study of what it can take to be the very best in your field. Lovers of Japan and sushi will enjoy this. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Nawt W You just have to be there to understand. This is the sentence that this documentary inwardly tries to screw into your brain. It's just not convincing. Jiro and his craft are just a popular image of high-class Nippon art that no sweaty gaijin can ever dream of understanding. To understand why this particular Saba course costs $400, you'd have to meditate on a sea bed surrounded by mackerel for a decade. There is no elaboration. All the experts just say the same thing. You have to taste it, and Michelin just can't be wrong. The runtime's much longer than it really should be, as Jiro comes to a conclusion about how his craft is going to pass on after his death, yet the movie still meanders for 30 minutes. Regardless of how beautiful most shots are, it really feels like it's compensating for the lack of an actual narrative. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/27/22 Full Review Audience Member The whole thing is not about Jiro, nor sushi. It's about the art of WORKING. An outstanding view on Shokunin's philosophy, and an ode to Oriental culture. Beautiful, minimalist and essential... that sums up a 85 minute-trip not only to Ono's famous Michelin shining restaurant, but also to the soul of the viewers' hearts. PS: I hate sushi. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.
Director
David Gelb
Producer
Matt Weaver, Tom Pelligrini
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Preferred Content, Sundial Pictures
Rating
PG (Mild Thematic Elements|Brief Smoking)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 9, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 31, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.6M
Runtime
1h 21m
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