Don Jon

Discuss movies (including free films)
Post Reply
Message
Author
pihuan

Re: Don Jon

#61 Post by pihuan » Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:48 pm

Thought Scarlett Johansenn's version of sensuous was a la "Girl with a Pearl Earring" not this **** - wish I had read the write ups properly! Glad i didn't p*y for this. Suppose it had its moments later on , but FFS surely there's a more grown up way of approaching this sort of subject matter.

rottyexpress
Air Force One
Air Force One
Posts: 19
Joined: Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:59 am
Old post count: 0

Re: Don Jon

#62 Post by rottyexpress » Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:47 am

Unfortunately no proper story to it, didn't enjoy it at all.

User avatar
Yinster
Prediction Master
Prediction Master
Posts: 4337
Joined: Tue Jan 25, 2011 3:33 pm
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Glasgow, Edinburgh and anything in between
Location: In Bed

Re: Don Jon

#63 Post by Yinster » Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:31 pm

Back from the student preview in Glasgow Cineworld.

I didn't think it was as bad as some people have said. An above average film for me. There was a story. Very basic but nonetheless a story was there. Yeah it got a wee bit repetitive but personally I thought it showed us how addicted he was to porn. The only thing I didn't understand was the casting of Julianne Moore as the second lady. She looks fine for a 52 year old but it made no sense for the ending for me. 6/10
Member 88 of 100 free films in 2017 - 2 seen
Member 88 of 100 free films in 2016 - 8 seen
Member 88 of 100 free films in 2015 - 27 seen
Member 88 of 100 free films in 2014 - 47 seen
]Member 88 of 100 free films in 2013 - 82 seen
Member 88 of 100 free films in 2012 - 62 seen
Preference of cinemas:- 1. Glasgow Renfield Street Cineworld, 2. Glasgow Showcase, 3. Braehead Odeon, 4. Vue Fort, 5 Glasgow Springfield Quay, 5. any other cinema in Glasgow area including Hamilton
Also Falkirk, Dunfermline and Stirling but these are rarely used for free previews.

deb1
The Third Man
The Third Man
Posts: 161
Joined: Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:49 pm
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Cineworld Glasgow, Odeon Glasgow Quay, Odeon Braehead, Glasgow Showcase

Re: Don Jon

#64 Post by deb1 » Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:42 pm

Saw this tonight at Glasgow Quay with OH and teddybear1.

After the reviews I was expecting very little from this film but it wasn't just as bad as I'd expected.

There was very little story and a really poor ending.

Glad we didn't p*y but def not the worst I've seen. 4/10.
Member Number 21 of the 100 Free Film Club of 2014.

Aiming for 100 in 2014.

73 films seen in 2013.

snowman2k
You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice
Posts: 76
Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:52 pm
Old post count: 0

Re: Don Jon

#65 Post by snowman2k » Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:37 am

A strange film to put in a category other than rubbish.

pieboyjr
Air Force One
Air Force One
Posts: 5
Joined: Wed Oct 30, 2013 11:31 am
Old post count: 0

Re: Don Jon

#66 Post by pieboyjr » Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:45 am

Me and my partner saw this last night at Silverlink. A very strange film with a very loose storyline. The father and son scenes particularly were quite awkward. Poor.

User avatar
Jayman
Se7en
Se7en
Posts: 2434
Joined: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:12 pm
Old post count: 0

Re: Don Jon

#67 Post by Jayman » Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:04 pm

I absolutely admire JGL as an actor but I'm still not sure if he's cut out for directing. This started out like a sequel to Pain and Gain and did get quite bit repetitive in parts (I mentally likened it to a dirty Groundhog Day) but then something interesting happened...I "lost" myself. I connected with the Don, related to his predicament and genuinely sympathized with his character - all sure-fire signs I was in very good company.

The performances were impressive, the writing sharp and witty, the observations intriguingly accurate and the movie overall, highly entertaining.
It gets at a strong 7.5/10 from me.

P.S. Tony Danza has small-ass arms.
P.P.S. That 18-rating is a joke. Shame earned its 18 - this should have been a 15.
ImageImage

Ramona

Re: Don Jon

#68 Post by Ramona » Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:36 pm

I loved it! Loved it visually and though it was a refreshingly honest approach to relationships. JGL can do no wrong :) x

nigelandjackie
Air Force One
Air Force One
Posts: 7
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:56 am
Old post count: 0

Re: Don Jon

#69 Post by nigelandjackie » Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:38 am

Wanted to like it but it was definitely lacking :(

Lindseytonge

Re: Don Jon

#70 Post by Lindseytonge » Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:31 am

Was a ok film, worth a watch ending was alittle disappointing! 7/10 :-)

Post Reply