I love Rob Pattinson and was excited to see him in a different role. Of course I researched and read all the reviews prior to seeing it. All I can say is I am glad I didn't let the reviews discourage me from seeing the movie because it was a very good movie, very touching and well acted by all the actors. My mother in her 60's went with me (because I dragged her) and she also liked it very much. Many of the critics criticized the ending but I thought it was done tastefully and fit it just fine with the plot. Good movie. Worth seeing at the movies.