Don Jon
| Don Jon's Addiction | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Joseph Gordon-Levitt |
| Screenplay by | Joseph Gordon-Levitt |
| Produced by | Ram Bergman Nicolas Chartier |
| Starring | Joseph Gordon-Levitt Scarlett Johansson Julianne Moore Brie Larson Tony Danza |
| Cinematography | Thomas Kloss |
| Edited by | Lauren Zuckerman |
| Music by | Nathan Johnson |
Production companies | Voltage Pictures Ram Bergman Productions |
| Distributed by | Relativity Media[1] Ascot Elite Entertainment Group Midget Entertainment Noori Pictures Remstar Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Don Jon's Addiction is a 2013 comedy film written, directed by and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Produced by Ram Bergman and Nicolas Chartier, it also stars Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Brie Larson and Tony Danza. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2013.[2]
Plot
Jon Martello (Gordon-Levitt) is a modern day Don Juan who objectifies everything in his life, especially women. His friends call him Don Jon because of his ability to pull "10s" every weekend without fail. But his addiction to porn has made him dissatisfied with life and he sets out on a journey to find a more gratifying sex life.[3] However, he ends up seeing the bigger picture and learning more about life and love through two different women.[4]
Cast
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jon "Don Jon" Martello
- Scarlett Johansson as Barbara
- Julianne Moore as Esther
- Tony Danza as Jon's father[5]
- Brie Larson as Jon's sister[5]
- Lindsey Broad as Lauren
- Rob Brown as Bobby
- Italia Ricci as Gina
- Nichola Fynn
- Jeremy Luke as Danny
- Sloane Avery as Patricia
- Amanda Perez as Lisa
- Loanne Bishop as Barbara's Mom
Production
Filming
Production began in May 2012 and filming was shot on location in Hackensack, New Jersey and in Los Angeles, California.
Reception
Entertainment Weekly managing editor Jess Cagle called the film "one of the best movies I saw at the fest" and wrote, "Funny, touching, smart, and supremely confident, Don Jon's Addiction is also Gordon-Levitt's feature directorial debut, and it establishes him as one of Hollywood's most exciting new directors."[6]
References
- ^ Sundance Deal Precedent: Relativity Media Pact For Joseph Gordon-Levitt-Helmed Comedy ‘Don Jon’s Addiction’: $4 Mill Upfront, $25 Million P&A For Summer Release
- ^ Miller, Daniel (3 December 2012). "Sundance 2013: Festival Unveils 2 Star-Studded Noncompetition Categories". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ^ Chitwood, Adam (July 6, 2012). "Brie Larson Joins Joseph Gordon-Levitt's DON JON'S ADDICTION". Collider. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "Don Jon's Addiction - Festival Program". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ a b Blay, Zeba (July 7, 2012). "'United States of Tara' star Brie Larson joins 'Don Jon's Addiction'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ Cagle, Jess (February 8, 2013). "Editor's Note: Nice Work". Entertainment Weekly. New York: Time Inc.: 4.