Film #11: JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI

Jiro Dreams of Sushi
4 out of 5 stars
On the surface, JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI is a film about a guy who makes sushi. Scratch the surface of this delightful film though and you begin to see a heartfelt examination of Art, the creative process, sacrifice, family, duty, honor, etc. Director David Gelb adeptly balances what could’ve been a rather mundane documentary subject with a visual style that is absolutely stunning. This is one of those films that will really resonate with creative people because the art form is exposed as being secondary to The Art. Beautifully shot and directed with an assured hand, JIRO is a terrific film. Highly recommended!