[bleudevil]

I don't know that Eminem is "the next Elvis," but he acted well in this moive (admittedly playing himself). It isn't self-hating, though. It's about working hard to make it out of a crappy trailer park. I would say more, but I don't want to post any spoilers.

[eddie willers]

I would say more, but I don't want to post any spoilers.

Let me guess....he wins the big showdown, becomes a star and gets the girl.