Joseph Gordon-Levitt is one of my favorite actors. Anybody that’s seen the immaculate Brick knows that Gordon-Levitt’s acting range and ability has grown since his days on Third Rock from the Sun. Outside of the acting sphere, he’s also a purveyor of arts with his hitRECord initiative which helps writers, illustrators, photographers, and artists of all media to collaborate with one another to create something amazing. With Don Jon, Gordon-Levitt is adding a few extra feathers into his cap.
Don Jon is Gordon-Levitt’s written and directorial feature-length film debut. Jon Martello (Gordon-Levitt) is your typical Jersey boy obsessed only with his car, his apartment, his body, his family, girls… and porn. Even after he meets the girl of his dreams (Scarlett Johansson), he just can’t kick his porn addiction. I saw the film at SXSW and included it as one of my top films of the festival; it goes beyond typical romantic comedy film conventions. I won’t spoil the film, but JGL fans should know that the typical flair he brings to his performances definitely carries into his directing and writing talents.
Don Jon hits theaters on October 18th.