Sushi: The Global Catch
Lorber Films | Release Date: August 3, 2012 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
57
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Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
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4
Mixed:
4
Negative:
1
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75
IndieWireEric KohnAug 2, 2012
Any bona fide sushi fan stands to benefit from the general wake up call that "The Global Catch" provides in ample doses. Read full review
70
VarietyJohn AndersonAug 5, 2012
Sushi: The Global Catch offers an intriguing mix of history, process and state-of-the-fish reports, advocating a reversal of the world's assault on bluefin tuna fisheries and a short course on the alternatives. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeAug 5, 2012
A 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. Read full review
65
NPRJoel ArnoldAug 6, 2012
The Global Catch may be one-sided in its argument, but it's a persuasive one - and the next time you eat sushi, you may think twice about ordering bluefin. Read full review
60
The New York TimesRachel SaltzAug 2, 2012
As 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. Read full review
60
SalonAndrew O'HehirAug 2, 2012
Unlike 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. Read full review
60
Village VoiceMichael NordineJul 31, 2012
This kaleidoscopic meticulousness proves comprehensive without ever feeling tedious, an especially impressive feat considering how quickly it becomes message-oriented. Read full review
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The A.V. ClubScott TobiasAug 1, 2012
The 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. Read full review
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Slant MagazineChuck BowenJul 31, 2012
The documentary is ultimately a dry endeavor that feels closer in spirit to an Afterschool Special than a full-blooded movie. Read full review
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