
In the basement of a Tokyo office building, 85 year old sushi master Jiro Ono works tirelessly in his world renowned restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro. As his son Yoshikazu faces the pressures of stepping into his father's shoes and taking over the legendary restaurant, Jiro relentlessly pursues his lifelong quest to create the perfect piece of sushi.... (Full plot summary below)
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In the basement of a Tokyo office building, 85 year old sushi master Jiro Ono works tirelessly in his world renowned restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro. As his son Yoshikazu faces the pressures of stepping into his father's shoes and taking over the legendary restaurant, Jiro relentlessly pursues his lifelong quest to create the perfect piece of sushi.
Leave your thoughts about Jiro Dreams of Sushi.
| Time OutKeith UhlichA dream, indeed. Sure to delight foodies and cinephiles alike. |
| Philadelphia WeeklySean BurnsA film about the pursuit of perfection. And the cost. |
| Hollywood & FineMarshall FineYou should have sushi in ready proximity...and it better be good..Joins the pantheon of the great films about food - documentary, fiction or otherwise. |
| Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranEven if you don't fancy raw fish, "Jiro" is a captivating film. |
| The OklahomanBrandy McDonnellWhile foodies will undoubtedly savor every gourmet moment of "Jiro Dreams of Sushi," even moviegoers who aren't fish fans will find the refined documentary a tantalizing treat. |
| St. Louis Post-DispatchEvan S. BennThis documentary strikes a balance between storytelling and food porn that's hard to come by in foodie flicks. Like a proper sushi meal, "Jiro" left me feeling sated, not stuffed. |
| BeliefnetNell MinowThe movie's larger point is not about sushi or about sustainability but about devoting one's life to the pursuit of perfection in the service of others. |
| MovielineStephanie ZacharekAt its simplest level, Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a portrait of a master. In its deeper layers, it explores what drives us to make things: Beautiful, jewel-like things, or things that delight our palate – or, in this case, both. |
| ColeSmithey.comCole Smithey[VIDEO] There's nothing flashy about David Gelb's serviceable rendering of a man who has achieved an unrivaled mastery of a cuisine he helped invent. You too might come away from the movie dreaming of Jiro Ono's sushi. |
| Chicago TribuneMichael PhillipsWe meet a variety of interdependent characters, from tuna vendors to rice experts, all in thrall to Jiro and his sons. I really wish Tokyo were closer. |