Directed by: David Gelb
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 99%
Netflix had been pimping this movie to me for months now and I finally decided to watch it with my girlfriend. This documentary tells the incredible story of the 85 (now 86) year old sushi chef Jiro Ono. This is one of the most beautifully crafted documentaries I have ever watched. The art of sushi crafting is portrayed through wonderful camera work, dialogue between Jiro and his associates (sons, apprentices, food vendors), and music. Jiro is described by noted Japanese food critic Masuhiro Yamamoto as a maestro conducting a beautiful symphony through food. He explains how each course is similar to the diffent movements within the symphony. Each piece is akin to a piece of music that contributes to the overall experience. Watching all the work that goes in to prepping these meals makes me understand why each visit will cost someone over 30,000 Yen ($300)!
No BS
This documentary is about an 86 year old sushi chef that shows no signs of wanting to retire. He has been honing his craft his entire life and his sushi is regarded as the best in the world. If you're a fan of documentaries then make an effort to see this one. It's in Japanese with English subtitles so that may bother some but what is being said is so interesting that you don't realize you're reading after a while. It's a little slow at times which may cause you to want to tune out but I promise it is worth sticking around.
My Score: 7/10
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