By Stephanie Burke
Joseph Gordon-Levitt recently made his directorial debut with his new movie Don Jon. The movie opened 09/27 and JGL not only directed but he also wrote and starred in the movie. In addition to JGL the movie had a great cast including Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, and Tony Danza...I mean come on Tony Danza! Who's the Boss himself...I had to see it.
I was a bit surprised when we got the the theater and this particular movie was empty. It was pushing show time and there was only maybe six people (including us) in the theater. But then I thought to myself it is opening day so maybe it's a movie that needs to get a buzz before it pulls in the crowds. Up to this point I had seen Don Jon a half dozen times a trailer to other movies. Also, it got great responses when it debuted at Sundance so I was expecting more of a crowd. Anyway I did not let the lack of crowd sway me as some of the best movies had abysmal opening box office weekends.
The lights went down and after about 30 minutes of previews the movie finally started. I found myself sitting there waiting for the funny...which is never a good sign. I've seen a lot of movies. I go as often as I can and I see all different kinds! There is no "type" or "genre" that is better than the other. A good movie is a good movie and a bad movie...well you get the point. Don Jon was not just bad it was terrible. It was boring, predictable and left me wondering if I could get a refund! It was suppose to be about a guy who develops a skewed view on relationships from watching adult movies until he meets an older woman who helps him to find happiness and intimacy that could lead to true love. I suppose it was "about" that but the way this story was told in this movie could not have been less interesting. Not even Tony Danza could save this movie for me. It was only 90 minutes but it felt like eternity! Don't waste your time or money like I did! Thumbs down and a yuck for Don Jon!
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