Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Jiro Dreams of Sushi 2011


     At the age of 85, Jiro Ono is one of the most-respected and acclaimed sushi chefs in Japan.  His tiny restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, in the basement of a Tokyo office building seats only nine people.  You must make reservations a month in advance, they serve only sushi and it is about $300 to start for the meal per person.  Michelin has given the restaurant 3* in their review book.  The oldest son has been working for his father since he was 19 years old and he is 50 years old now.  He has been waiting 31 years to step into his father’s shoes.  The younger son was encouraged by his father to open his own successful sushi restaurant.
     Jiro and his family were very poor, his two sons wanted to try a can of Coca-Cola but they couldn’t afford to buy one until they saved for a long time.  Jiro spent long hours building up the restaurant and he feels he was not home enough to be a proper father to his sons.  Even in his ripe old age, Jiro still works tirelessly, he believes he can still learn and perfect his craft.  3 ½* (I liked this movie)

82 min, Doc directed by David Gelb with Jiro Ono, Yoshikazu Ono.

Note:  Blockbuster 4 ½*, imdb 7.8 out of 10, 99% critic 93% audience on Rotten Tomatoes.
Special Note:  If you are a fan of sushi, this will make you very hungry.  If you are not a fan, you will still appreciate the perfection in preparation and presentation.

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