Jiro Dreams of SushiMovie Reviews

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  • Must Go!
    Written April 13, 2012

    I Craved Sushi Afterwards

    by NYCRITICHICK

    Having been to Tokyo over 20 times, I never even knew about this place. I was fascinated to find out that it was in the Ginza station. All I can say is, I was desperate for sushi after the movie was over. I went to a [normally really good and reputable] sushi restaurant, and was grossly disappointed. This movie has ruined me for life. Now THAT'S effective!

    • 11 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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    Written June 19, 2012

    Jiro Dreams of Sushi

    by Peneflix

    There is nothing more compelling, fascinating, inspirational than watching someone excel at their passion: Julia Child in the kitchen, Bobby Fisher at a chess board, Michael Jordan on the basketball court or Jiro Ono, the sovereign of the sushi bar; at 85 his obsession with his profession eliminates complacency, questing daily for improvement, he is messianic in his devotion and love of his craft...
    David Gelb's "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" immortalizes a hero, an icon who for over forty years, has never deviated from his path, detests holidays; has climbed beyond the pinnacle but still searches for the illusive scent, delicious taste of the sushi in his dreams...

    FOUR STARS!!!!
    ***For full review please visit peneflix.com

    • 8 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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    Written April 21, 2012

    juri

    by drcaller

    very interesting..i love documentaries...not crazy about sushi..dont know if this movie made me like them more or less?

    • 10 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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    Written April 12, 2012

    by pkanaley

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written April 28, 2012

    Don't Miss This!

    by Dennis in Oregon

    This is an exciting, moving, special documentary. Find where it is playing and go see it now!

    • 7 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written April 8, 2012

    Nice story with great music ... Long and not complete.

    by mqdean

    Not one mention was made of the women that raised these men. Even Jiro said he never saw his children when they were growing up. I assume someone was actually home raising them. I am not a feminist but there was a huge hole that made the movie incomplete and somewhat hollow.

    • 10 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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  • I'm In
    Written March 7, 2012
    by kelseyw22

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    Written July 9, 2012

    by jmprince

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  • I'm In
    Written June 16, 2012

    by jxmackey

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    Written April 14, 2012
    by curleycue

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  • I'm In
    Written May 21, 2012
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  • Must Go!
    Written April 27, 2012

    Had to Have Sushi

    by laserMD

    This was an unusual documentary: no "plot" or surprise ending, but I wanted to always see what came next. It was refreshing to see someone utterly respectful of their trade, craft, or profession. Jiro's love of his work transcended the hackneyed Japanese "respect" that we see in Samurai movies. From market to table we witness people who care; little things matter. Then I wanted sushi!

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    Written July 29, 2012
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    Written August 30, 2012
    by halfsquatch

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    Written July 25, 2012
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