I generally love anything Professor Layton-related, and this movie isn't the exception. It's an excellent example of what film adaptations of video games should be like. It manages to capture everything there is to love about the Layton games while being original and telling a new story. Firstly, the plot is nicely executed. It seems simple enough at the start, but it soon develops into something far more intriguing. It gives the feeling one would expect from a Layton game. Although it's quite short - just an hour and a half -, the story feels whole. Plus it features the classic Layton characters everyone knows andloves.

What's more, the film manages to include the puzzle-solving dynamics in a way that doesn't seem forced or overly artificial. It was difficult for me to imagine how could they include such a vital aspect of the games in a movie - in which the viewers could not interact -, but it didn't disappoint. Overall, I have nothing negative to say about this work.

I also want to briefly mention the soundtrack, which is excellent as always. A classic.

In conclusion, I would highly recommend watching this movie. It's entertaining, engaging, and perfectly captures the essence of the Layton games universe. I would even recommend it to those who are interested but have never played or viewed any Layton games/media.