Review of Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) by Don L — 09 Jun 2012

Eating here while he is still living is now #1 on my life's list of todos! The movie is spectacular.

This review of Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) was written by Don L on 09 Jun 2012.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi has generally received very positive reviews.

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