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Joseph Gordon Levitt proves himself to be a triple threat with Don Jon, a movie which he wrote, directed and stars in, a movie which deals frankly and honestly with the sexual politics between men and women as well as its main focus; porn addiction. Jon gets plenty of tail, but none that satisfy him to the degree that his own hand does. Even when he lands Scarlett Johanssen's Barbara, a knockout by anyone's definition, he is still unable to let go of the porn. As a director, it's clear Levitt has seen a lot of movies and he borrows many a technique from the likes of Darren Arronofsky and others, infusing Don Jon with a rhythm and a visual flair not normally seen in the independent world. His profanity laced screenplay is less effective, although it to has some keen insights about how movies, porn or otherwise, influence how men and women see themselves and the world around them. The acting by all concerned is terrific. Levitt's impersonation of a Jersey shore-ish lathario is spot on, as is Johanssen's portrayal of a selfish sexpot. However, it is Tony Danza as Jon's father that steals the show, unquestionably his best work to date. This is NOT your typical rom-com and anyone who expects it to be will most likely be offended by its salty dialogue and shocking sexual descriptions. For those audiences willing to except this, Don Jon has several things to teach you, not the least of which is, sex without feeling is pretty empty and unsatisfying.
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