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.
Don Jon is a modern comedy centering on a young man from New Jersey who considers himself a master of seduction. However, his personal life does not measure up to his own unrealistic expectations. When a chance encounter with two women, a sophisticated instructor and his soulmate, he begins to re-evaluate his relationships, his pursuits, and his self-worth.
Don Jon was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised its fresh take on modern relationships, its humor, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt's confident directorial debut and performance. Audiences also responded well to its relatable themes and blend of comedy and drama.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated 'Don Jon' for its humorous yet thoughtful exploration of dating and relationships in the digital age. Many viewers found the film to be relatable and engaging, with particular praise for the performances and the script's balance of comedy and sincerity.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt wrote the screenplay for 'Don Jon' over a period of five years, drawing inspiration from his own observations of how people present themselves and connect (or disconnect) in the age of the internet and pornography.
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