Being over 50 did not stop me from enjoying this movie. It is a wonderful love story where the people involved must overcome incredible odds. Yes the book is always better than the movie but all true readers knew that coming in. The casting I think was 'spot on" although I too pictured Edward being physically bigger. I now think Robert Pattinson is "growing" into this role. I too look forward to the next two movies but I am hoping I will not have to wait a full year.