Don Jon-Teen Movie Review

Don Jon (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a good Catholic boy from New Jersey; he attends Mass every Sunday, he’s a dedicated son who has dinner with his parents and sister once a week, and he’s a good, loyal friend. However there’s one problem..he’s addicted to porn! Even when he’s involved with a girlfriend, he’s only satisfied by porn. Though things change for Jon when he meets Esther (Julianne Moore), a woman with whom he discovers friendship, happiness and true love!

Rating: 1 and 1/2 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: December 31, 2013
MPAA Rating: R
Best Age Group: Adults
Sexual Content: Excessive
Violent Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
Drugs and Alcohol: Moderate
Will It Appeal to Teens? No

Talking Points:

Believe it or not this R-rated (borderline NC-17) movie filled with sexual and inappropriate scenes has some redeeming qualities. Jon was addicted to porn, even when he had a girlfriend. However he eventually came to realize that sexual satisfaction doesn’t come from porn on the computer or a hot girl from the bar, it comes from your soul mate and a solid, loving relationship!

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, known as the cute boy from the film 500 Days of Summer , is a reason why pre-teen girls may want to see this film. Though it has a good message, it won’t spark a good parent/child conversation, because kids will not want to see this with their parents; there’s way too many inappropriate sexual scenes.

Sexual Content: Excessive

Woman are shown topless and in various sexual positions. Pornography is highlighted throughout the film.
There are sexual discussions regarding porn, masturbation, sexual positions and oral sex.
As Jon is watching porn, it’s implied that he’s masturbating; when finished we see him throw a tissue in the trash.

Violent Content: Mild