Masculinity In Don Jon

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Don Jon represents the idea that there is something else out there for the guys, even if they are macho “loving up on every woman” they come into contact type of guy. The idea is that they have to have the right opportunity to come their way in order to get them to the right point in their lives for this to happen. This point is played out by the character, Don Jon, who has his way with the ladies and is presented with another avenue to his emotional development. This movie takes this liberty to present the opposite of the norm when it comes to this type of story line of sex and relationships.
The idea of masculinity played out front and wielded to bring the character to some realization of his emotional needs is under played in the movie

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