Jiro Dreams Of Sushi

Posted March 9, 2012 by Dadditudes in Documentary

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TomatoMeter

99%

Rotten Tomatoes Audience

92%

IMDb Rating

78%

Total Score

90%

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Genre: Documentary

Actor: Hachiro Mizutani, Jiro Ono, Masuhiro Yamamoto, Takashi Ono, Yoshikazu Ono

Director: David Gelb

MPAA Rating: PG

Rotten Tomatoes ID: 771237317

Length: 81

Release Date: 2012-03-09

DVD Release: 2012-07-24

Studio: Magnolia Pictures

Storyline: Jiro Dreams of Sushi is the story of 85 year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world's greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble appearances, it is the first restaurant of its kind to be awarded a prestigious 3 star Michelin review, and sushi lovers from around the globe make repeated pilgrimage, calling months in advance and shelling out top dollar for a coveted seat at Jiro's sushi bar.At the heart of this story is Jiro's relationship with his eldest son Yoshikazu, the worthy heir to Jiro's legacy, who is unable to live up to his full potential in his father's shadow. -- (C) Magnolia

The Buzz

Beautiful, thoughtful, and engrossing, Jiro Dreams of Sushi should prove satisfying even for filmgoers who don't care for the cuisine. - Rotten Tomatoes

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Rotten Tomatoes Top Critics

“The exquisite nigiri slices gleam with freshness, and you do learn about the component parts to the perfect serving of sea eel or gizzard shad.” – Trevor Johnston, Time Out

“It’s torture to watch Jiro Dreams of Sushi — if you are on an empty stomach.” – Maggie Lee, Hollywood Reporter

“By the time this graceful film is over you understand why Japan has declared the bald, bespectacled Jiro a national treasure. Even if you’ve never tasted sushi, the man’s singleness of purpose will inspire you.” – Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

“Gelb apparently understood that his subject was itself so taking that he wouldn’t need filmic embellishments to keep his viewers alert.” – Stanley Kauffmann, The New Republic