Jiro Dreams of Sushi

81 minutes

99%

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. For most of his life, Jiro has been mastering the art of making sushi, but even at his age he sees himself still striving for perfection, working from sunrise to well beyond sunset to taste every piece of fish; meticulously train his employees; and carefully mold and finesse the impeccable presentation of each sushi creation. 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.

87% on the CINEMETER

STL

88% - Mar 11, 2012

The documentary is a tribute to Jiro's life and craft. What a beautiful film, both in the colorful, graphic images and in the emulation of excellence! It seemed that Jiro's hope is that the process of his teaching will continue--that his dedication, self-discipline and perseverance will be passed on generation to generation.
St. Louis Member

A slice of another life and culture. The film conveys a deep understanding of what it feels like to be an exceptional craftsman in a culture that is so different from our own.
St. Louis Member

Incredible realization of the philosophy of achieving excellence through dedicating one's life to the pursuit of perfection. Embodies the Thoreau quotation, Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you imagined. The aspects of the filmmaking are so fine that you only realize its excellence once it's over.
St. Louis Member

94% - Mar 18, 2012

I loved this film. I'm not wild about sushi, but this was so inspiring. Buddha said to find the work you love and then give your whole heart to it and this movie shows the meaning of this.
San Francisco Member

It's trite to say It made me laugh, it made me cry, but this movie did. What's amazing is how at the same time it made you care about Jiro, his sons, and the others who work for them. Changed my view of food, of art, of work, of aging and of life.
San Francisco Member

A beautiful film about a love for doing what you love to do. It was meditative in its pacing and the score was perfectly matched.
San Francisco Member

MIL

90% - Mar 11, 2012

Riveting, deep, philosophic and very cultural.
Milwaukee Member

Very inspiring.
Milwaukee Member

Score was magnificent.
Milwaukee Member

BOCA

69% - Apr 1, 2012

Glad I saw it.. it made me smile.
Boca Raton Member

Love on every level: work, relationships, lessons, food as art, pleasure of creativity.
Boca Raton Member

Shows what it takes to be tops in your field.
Boca Raton Member

ATL

93% - Mar 11, 2012

I have a new appreciation for sushi, although the film was more about cultural and ethnical values than about sushi.
Atlanta Member

The music made the movie for me. It heightened the beauty and emotion of the film. I am not a sushi devotee, but did appreciate the grace and hard work demonstrated in all the skills of everyone involved.
Atlanta Member

The line between great food and spirituality is very thin. This is something all cultures share.
Atlanta Member

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