Summer of Netflix Day 17: Don Jon
Jason: I’m not really sure what I was expecting going into this one. I knew that it was written and directed by JGL and I knew a basic plot line. But let’s face it, I really only watched this one because of Scarlett Johansson. Addiction is one of film’s favorite themes. Over the years, audiences have watched people fall through drug and alcohol problems, gambling addictions, and even an addiction to murder. It was interesting watching someone play out a different kind addiction that is not as widely known. Addiction to pornography is a relatively recent affliction that has taken hold of many people, male and female. In the last twenty years, porn has become infinitely available to everyone with a computer and the internet. And yet, very few people know that it can be as debilitating as alcoholism. JGL does an excellent job portraying the mentality of a person who is completely consumed by addiction and does not acknowledge it. His demeanor and nonchalant attitude toward h...