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Jiro Dreams of Sushi
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Documentary - 2011
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
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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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Details

Runtime:
82 min
Release date:
11 Jun 2011
Country:
US, CA
Languages:
Japanese
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$2,550,508
Awards:
3 wins & 12 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
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,
8 Jan 2013
fresh:
It's torture to watch Jiro Dreams of Sushi -- if you are on an empty stomach.
– Maggie Lee,
Hollywood Reporter,
7 Jan 2013
fresh:
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,
20 Apr 2012
fresh:
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,
20 Apr 2012
fresh:
Obsessive, we were saying? Oh my, yes, and that's what makes the film so compelling.
– Bill Goodykoontz,
Arizona Republic,
19 Apr 2012
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