Seriously, while expecting quite a bit more from the story line(s) combined with the talent involved, for some reason this movie stuck with me over the years. Honestly, I figured JBJ would be the flat, tiresome, gratuitous "piece" in this movie & was only in it to get some exposure (so to speak) & actually physically rolled my eyes when I saw he was in it. And this is coming from a long time Bon Jovi fan -- love him! -- so that attitude was completely looking at it from a "bet he can't act" standpoint. And was subsequently shot down. Eye candy aside, JBJ was probably what kept this movie alive & I still just like it. Never an Oscar contender, but it was -- lack of several resolutions aside -- a nice little flick. Elizabeth Perkins, however, has not turned in a dynamic or raw performance to date, but perhaps she is cast specifically for her internalization method, if that's what it truly is. Sometimes I would rather watch that reserved demeanor than the hysterical, energy-draining overacting so many "actresses" (and "actors", to be sure) muster up. I think, in fact, my energy -- physically & emotionally -- would be drained were I in her shoes & perhaps that was the director's take on the character & who better to play it?. Who knows for sure... but hey -- Jon Bon Jovi -- way to go! :)