Is the Nikon D5100 worth the money?

Originally, I had planned on getting the D5000 because I have used it before and I liked it very much. I decided that since I had a (great) experience with it, that I'd get it.
Well, when i went to order it, it was already discontinued. I've been researching it since the beginning of 2011.
Anyway, I just ordered the newer model of it, the D5100, and I'm not quite sure if it's worth the money, and what exactly has been improved quality-wise.
I shoot mostly still-life, both up close and far away, and i plan on making short films with it as well.
Did I make a good decision money-wise?
I'm not regretting my decision, i just want to hear some opinions.

You didn't mention what you paid but the price I'm seeing is just over $500 - and yes, it's worth it.

Any DSLR is worth every penny assuming that you are not using it like a point-and-shoot.

I'd recommended the D5000 for a friend of mine a couple of years ago, but the newer D5100 is definitely a step up. Read these reviews.

http://www.dpreview.com/...ikond5100/
http://www.kenrockwell.com/.../d5100.htm

You won't really know the answer to this question until maybe a year or more from now.

if it turns out you are really serious about photography, you won;t worry to much about whether the D5100 was worth the extra money -- there's a good case either way

if photography turns out to be a passing fling, you may wish you had not bought any DSLR