57
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9 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeA solid primer that augments exposition with a powerful sensual streak, Mark Hall's Sushi: The Global Catch aims to be a comprehensive look at the raw-fish phenomenon.
- 60Village VoiceVillage VoiceThis kaleidoscopic meticulousness proves comprehensive without ever feeling tedious, an especially impressive feat considering how quickly it becomes message-oriented.
- 60SalonAndrew O'HehirSalonAndrew O'HehirUnlike most issue-oriented documentaries about the abundant idiocy of the human species and the imminent demise of our planet, Mark S. Hall's Sushi: The Global Catch offers foodies and sushi buffs a refreshing palate-cleanser before the parade of experts and the dire news reports.
- 60The New York TimesRachel SaltzThe New York TimesRachel SaltzAs storytelling, "The Global Catch" often falls short. It has too much to cover to be comprehensive and can seem a bit random. As a consciousness raiser, the film fares much better.
- 50The A.V. ClubScott TobiasThe A.V. ClubScott TobiasThe documentary Sushi: The Global Catch tries to be two things at once: an international survey of the way sushi is marketed, prepared, and consumed, and an argument for sustainability, particularly with regard to the bluefin tuna population. These threads are related, but one nonetheless takes away from the other.
- 38Slant MagazineChuck BowenSlant MagazineChuck BowenThe documentary is ultimately a dry endeavor that feels closer in spirit to an Afterschool Special than a full-blooded movie.