Ramen Heads
FilmBuff | Release Date: March 16, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Village VoiceSam WeisbergMar 14, 2018
As demonstrated by this exquisite documentary, the preparation of Japan’s national dish is an arduous affair, with the most celebrated chefs — variously referred to here as “ramen gods” and “ramen demons” — toiling fanatically to retain the color, richness, and viscosity of their dishes. Read full review
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VarietyAlissa SimonMar 16, 2018
Ramen Heads may be a tad lacking in visual excitement, but it succeeds in imparting the ineffable appeal of Japan’s national dish. Read full review
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Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleMar 15, 2018
For a movie designed to honor the unexpected depths of a cultural hallmark, Ramen Heads does achieve, to borrow the ultimate standard of ramen quality, enough satisfying slurpability. Read full review
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The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeMar 15, 2018
A good-looking debut that's as obsessive as it sounds, Koki Shigeno's Ramen Heads celebrates those for whom Japan's famous dish is anything but a simple bowl of noodles and broth. Read full review
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