Don Jon (R) 90 minutes B
Johnny-come-lately
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Tony Danza, Rob Brown, Glenne Headly, Brie Larson, Jeremy Luke
When I think of films about sexual addiction, I think of: Shame (2011), I Am A Sex Addict (2005), Auto Focus (2002), Crash (1996), and Choke, the outstanding 2001 novel by Chuck Palahniuk that was adapted to the big screen in 2008 (I read the book but didn't see the film). All of the aforementioned films are edgy in a gritty, unflinching sort of way. Don Jon is racy, provocative, honest and even heartwarming. But edgy, not so much... and that's okay. This is Joseph Gordon-Levitt's writing and directorial debut and he's not trying to scare off audiences on his first attempt. He is however, sporting a little swagger, a little style, and a little "manufactured glitz" to quote writer and critic Jamie S. Rich. Don Jon is a better than average mainstream film about sex/porn addiction. But if you want the real thing, pimples and all, seek out one of the films (or the book) I mentioned above. Furthermore, here is My Gray Morning's short-list of sexually extreme/slightly bizarre films for the adventurous cinephile (in no particular order).
1. Shortbus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8A1dwEhSMY
2. Secretary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Yu-IGx0-4
3. Auto Focus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l15ydlXoHt8
4. Crash (1996) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XlDp3DLHxc
5. I Am A Sex Addict http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znUMg4JfygU
6 . Boogie Nights http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkkcvtrIUSg
7. Shame http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh2w0iym0Gk
8. Kissed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA1Vr4OdhlU
9. Savage Grace http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZXPzLfapOw
10. Eyes Wide Shut http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEfyfcEdW4Y
11. Young & Wild http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0sD12aTWHw
12. Bitter Moon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jb1YcQjOiw
13. Sex, Lies and Videotape http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxdQQpJ9t-4
14. Sex with Strangers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2znKqmWfU
15. Center of the World http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAi3ADVcyfk
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