Don Jon, Joseph Gordon-Levitt‘s directorial debut, certainly means well. However just because a film means well doesn’t mean that it’s guaranteed to be a good film and unfortunately for audiences, Don Jon isn’t one. Despite its sterling supporting performances and interesting subject matter, the film feels like little more than an exercise for a man tired of being solely in front of the camera.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Don Jon, a man who only has a few cares in the world: his body, his pad, his ride, his family, his church, his boys, his girls, and his porn. Renowned for his ability to pull women, Jon basically lives the “dream” life. This is all slightly upended when he meets Barbara Sugarman (Scarlett Johansson) the woman who makes him want to be an “honest” man. But issues arise as the couple progresses in their relationship and he’s forced to evaluate his life.
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Grade: **/**** (C-/D+)