Review of Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) by Michael L — 29 Jun 2013

Although it lacks focus, JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI is ultimately a wonderful celebration of possibly the world's best sushi chef. With a tiny restaurant in the Tokyo subway system, Jiro Ono has worked through a very difficult life to become a true master.

He's a cold and daunting figure who slowly opens up to reveal a magnificently modest and lovely fellow. Unlike Jiro, who is proud of his repetitive life, the film cannot settle on what it wants to be.

Is it about the food, the man, his family? It tries to do to much ultimately undermining a fascinating story. Lastly, can we please have a moratorium on Philip Glass music in documentaries? It worked for Errol Morris but must Glass envelop all docs making them all seem the same.