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Don Jon
2013 90 min United States of America R 16+
★6.6
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Director: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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Description
A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love.
Budget:
$3M
US Gross:
$24.48M
Starring
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Actor
Scarlett Johansson
Actor
Julianne Moore
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2014
— Best Kiss
Key opinion
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut is generally seen as a confident, stylish, and contemporary exploration of modern male identity and intimacy. While many critics appreciate its relatable observations and strong central performances, others find the narrative structure lacking or the tone overly repetitive and superficial.
| Acting | Joseph Gordon-Levitt delivers a charismatic lead performance that anchors the film with a sense of ease and relatability. | |
| Acting | Scarlett Johansson’s performance is highly divisive, with some viewers praising her "spectacular" presence while others find her character arc underdeveloped and shallow. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography is polished and effective, successfully capturing the protagonist’s ritualistic lifestyle through energetic, fast-paced editing. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay generates conflicting views; proponents enjoy its honest, provocative look at modern dating, whereas critics dismiss it as repetitive, vulgar, and lacking narrative depth. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds as a character study of a modern "Don Juan," but falls short for those expecting a traditional, emotionally nuanced romantic drama. |