Don Jon

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Jon

Scarlett Johansson
Barbara

Julianne Moore
Esther

Tony Danza
Jon Sr.

Glenne Headly
Angela

Brie Larson
Monica

Rob Brown
Bobby

Jeremy Luke
Danny

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Director

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Screenwriter

Ram Bergman
Producer

Nicolas Chartier
Executive Producer

Thomas Kloss
Cinematographer

Lauren Zuckerman
Film Editor

Nathan Johnson
Original Music

Meghan C. Rogers
Production Design

Elizabeth Cummings
Production Design

Cindy Coburn
Set Decoration

Venus Kanani
Casting

Mary Vernieu
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Critic Reviews for Don Jon

Audience Reviews for Don Jon

• Mar 18, 2016

  I surprisingly liked this movie. I heard from my friends it was weird, and you know what it was but that's what made it a good move.
  Kameron W Super Reviewer
• May 20, 2015

  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.
  Nicki M Super Reviewer
• Feb 12, 2015

  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.
  Spencer S Super Reviewer
• Oct 07, 2014

  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.
  Jim H Super Reviewer

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