Among the world’s most famous chefs, Nobu Matsuhisa makes for a wildly interesting cinematic subject — or at least, he would in a more accomplished film. From documentarian Matt Tyrnauer, “Nobu” lays out the factual bullet points of Matsuhisa’s early life in Japan, his fledging business in Peru, and eventually, his success in LA and New York City. However, the movie often brushes past what might have been its most intriguing moments in favor of an unobtrusive hagiography. It approaches dramatic rigor and visual intrigue in only the briefest of scenes, often far too late into its runtime.
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