Don Jon (2013)
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Critic Consensus: Don Jon proves to be an amiable directing debut for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and a vivacious showcase for his co-star, Scarlett Johansson.
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| Rating: | R (for strong graphic sexual material and dialogue throughout, nudity, language and some drug use) |
| Genre: | Drama, Comedy |
| Directed By: | Joseph Gordon-Levitt |
| Written By: | Joseph Gordon-Levitt |
| In Theaters: | Dec 25, 2013 Wide |
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Critic Reviews for Don Jon
All Critics (179) | Top Critics (45) | Fresh (144) | Rotten (35)
A barn-door broad burlesque of Joisey stereotypes and holy-cannoli accents. It's Saturday Night Fever drawn in crayon.
It's in movies like the ribald but surprisingly endearing sex comedy Don Jon that Gordon-Levitt has connected best with audiences.
Don Jon is no kind of resonating masterpiece, but it's intelligent, thoughtful, funny, and dedicated to the cause of finding a personality and sticking with him through the excess of his addictions.
Thankfully, the women of the film are what save the movie, bringing something fresh to the table-for Jon, a chance at lasting love, and for us, some seasoned comic chops.
Wondering what exactly is revealed as a cure to Don Jon's addiction? Why, good sex, of course! Thanks, geniuses!
Gordon-Levitt is on top form, as is Johansson as the type of girl who only takes her gum out to eat.
Audience Reviews for Don Jon
Bit torn on this one. I really didn't like the characters of either Jon or Barbara here (how did they make Scarlett look so harsh and unattractive while supposedly portraying her as the "hot" girl?!). Jon was just a meathead dumbass addicted to watching porn. Not much else to him.
At least there was some growth to his character by the end.
Julianne Moore is great and looks amazing for her age, but that was a hard relationship to swallow too.
I don't know... It was something a bit different and it wasn't predictable, so full marks there.
I'm glad I saw it. However, I don't think I would watch it again.
Super Reviewer
There's a lot to love in this dramedy from Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who starred, directed, and wrote this film. It has some really great performances from everyone involved: Tony Danza has never been more enjoyable to watch onscreen, Johansson is caustically hilarious, Moore is the best aspect of this entire film, and Gordon-Levitt actually gives a realistic performance as the sweaty, meat headed Jon. The main problem of the film is that it has a message that is belittled by its inclusion of relationship politics. If it was only about the problems, and pure humanity, of sex addicts (especially within communities full of these Jersey stereotypes) this film would be easy to love. The inclusion of a unique May-December relationship was especially inspired. On top of that the film tries to draw a line between the enjoyment of porn by guys, and the enjoyment of romantic comedies by women. This is a really strange, unclear connection that doesn't make much sense in the grander scheme of the film. That, and the relationship between Jon (Gordon-Levitt) and Barbara (Johansson) makes little sense to the rest of the narrative. Why it is included at all is a mystery. Is it a portrayal of women's expectations in general, or is it saying something about Jon's expectations when it comes to sex? It's a very strange narrative, and one that paints women as needy and pessimistic. This narrative is especially damaging when you look at the conclusion, which belittles sex addiction by having Jon end his addiction with free will. There have been better films that deal with this subject without getting everything absolutely wrong.
Super Reviewer
A Jersey Shore-esque rake with a fixation for porn falls for a local girl who almost matches his fantasies.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut should be praised for its style and for its strong performances by Gordon-Levitt himself and Scarlett Johansson. But it's sexual politics are as obvious as Jon Martello's biceps, and its heavy handed feminist message, while admirable, is pat and basic. There's nothing new sex and gender relations here even though I suspect Gordon-Levitt thinks otherwise.
Overall, the film is only to be blamed for its lack of originality, not necessarily its execution.
Super Reviewer
Don Jon Quotes
| Jon Martello Sr.: | Fuck you? Did you just say fuck me to me? |
| Barbara Sugarman: | Movies and porn are different, Jon. They give awards for movies. |
| Jon "Don Jon" Martello Jr.: | They give awards for porn too. |
| Jon "Don Jon" Martello Jr.: | Who'd you take home, huh? |
| Danny: | Twos and threes baby. I'm telling you, twos and threes are some open-minded ladies. |
| Danny: | I don't like more than a handful of titty. |
| Danny: | Shit starts to remind me of my mom or something |
| Bobby: | Your do got some big-ass titties. |
| Danny: | Don't talk about my mother. |
| Bobby: | You brought up your mother. |
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