Chicago – According to Jiro Ono, the intriguing titular subject of David Gelb’s documentary, sushi is a dish that must be savored. However, it should be eaten the instant that it’s served for maximum satisfaction. Fat will not be tolerated on the fish since lean meat carries the essence of flavor, and it is within the simplicity of each morsel that a true depth of flavor can be achieved.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
The makers behind “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” appear to have followed that same philosophy while tackling this material. Instead of utilizing the structure of a densely detailed documentary, the film centers its focus on the events presently occurring within Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat restaurant at a Tokyo subway station where Ono and his team of dedicated assistants craft one miraculous offering after another. Gelb wants to somehow capture the olfactory sensations emanating from Jiro’s kitchen, and he comes...
Rating: 3.5/5.0
The makers behind “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” appear to have followed that same philosophy while tackling this material. Instead of utilizing the structure of a densely detailed documentary, the film centers its focus on the events presently occurring within Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat restaurant at a Tokyo subway station where Ono and his team of dedicated assistants craft one miraculous offering after another. Gelb wants to somehow capture the olfactory sensations emanating from Jiro’s kitchen, and he comes...
- 4/6/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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