Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Joseph Gordon-LevittJon Martello, Jr.
- Scarlett JohanssonBarbara Sugarman
- Julianne MooreEsther
- Tony DanzaJon Martello, Sr.
- Glenne HeadlyAngela Martello
- Brie LarsonMonica Martello
- Lindsey BroadLauren
- Rob BrownBobby
- Jeremy LukeDanny
- Paul Ben-VictorPriest
Recommendations
- 83
The Playlist
A beguiling romantic comedy with a heart, soul and pulse that will pleasure you for a full 90 minutes with hardly breaking a sweat. - 80
Village Voice
It's a comedy that moves with a sense of purpose, as Gordon-Levitt does in the title role. - 75
Film.com
A funny, sly directorial debut - 75
Portland Oregonian
Don Jon is raunchy. The dialogue’s frank and much of what we see is explicit enough to make this a film exclusively for grown-ups. Luckily, the emotional places Gordon-Levitt takes his characters are pretty grown-up, too. - 70
Variety
Gordon-Levitt’s script can be a bit on-the-nose at times, but that’s an indulgence easily forgiven in a debut feature, and this ensemble winningly sells the movie’s tricky tonal mix. - 70
New York Magazine (Vulture)
The movie is a broad ethnic comedy, but there’s nothing broad about the wicked-smart way it’s executed. - 60
The Guardian
A fun, occasionally flabby romp that should find its audience. - 40
Time Out
As with many a first feature, Gordon-Levitt’s so-so directorial debut is pumped up with ambition. The early scenes, heavy on caricature, promise to puncture much of the cocky illusions surrounding modern relationships.
