Don Jon

2013

Don Jon

Critics 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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Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a strong, handsome, good old fashioned guy. His buddies call him Don Jon due to his ability to "pull" a different woman every weekend, but even the finest fling doesn't compare to the bliss he finds alone in front of the computer watching pornography. Barbara Sugarman (Scarlett Johansson) is a bright, beautiful, good old fashioned girl. Raised on romantic Hollywood movies, she's determined to find her Prince Charming and ride off into the sunset. Wrestling with good old fashioned expectations of the opposite sex, Jon and Barbara struggle against a media culture full of false fantasies to try and find true intimacy in this unexpected comedy written and directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. (c) Relativity Media
  • Rating:
    R (for strong graphic sexual material and dialogue throughout, nudity, language and some drug use)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Directed By:
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
  • Written By:
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
  • In Theaters:
     wide
  • On Disc/Streaming:
  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    Relativity Media

Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
as Jon Martello
Scarlett Johansson
as Barbara Sugarman
Julianne Moore
as Esther
Tony Danza
as Jon Martello, Sr.
Brie Larson
as Monica Martello
Rob Brown (VI)
as Bobby
Glenne Headly
as Angela Martello
Jeremy Luke
as Danny
Italia Ricci
as Gina
Lindsey Broad
as Lauren
Amanda Perez
as Lisa
Sarah Dumont
as Sequins
Sloane Avery
as Patricia
Loanne Bishop
as Barbara's Mom
Paul Ben-Victor
as Priest
Arin Babaian
as Bartender
Arielle Reitsma
as Pink
Rizwan Manji
as Teacher
Eva Mah
as Waitress
Nina Agdal
as Supermodel in Commercial
Jason Burnham
as Promoter
Johnny Ferrara
as Other Driver
Tiffany Pulvino
as Hostess
Olia Voronkova
as Russian Voices
Sonnie Brown
as Woman in Car
Antoinette Kalaj
as Feefee
Elena Kim
as Purple
Tanya Mityushina
as White Shorts
Craig Marks
as Church Parishioner
Anne Hathaway
as Hollywood Actress #1
Channing Tatum
as Hollywood Actor #1
Meagan Good
as Hollywood Actress #2
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Hollywood Actor #2
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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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