Eminem is basically playing himself in the movie, which btw, my daughter and I also plan to see. Jon has never wanted to capitalize on Jon Bon Jovi the rock star and wanted to be taken seriously as an actor. I think he has achieved that, even if you don't like his movies, you have to admire the way he was willing to start at the bottom like that in a brand new field. Had Jon in the heyday of the 80's chosen to be like Eminem and make a movie about himself, I am sure it would have been a huge hit.