Enjoying the animation and voice acting

I'm having rather a lot of fun with this game already, even though I'm only 1 hour and 8 puzzles in. I've been mostly able to get through the puzzles without too much difficulty (although that 45-picarat puzzle 7 was a doozy!) The animation is really smooth and clean, and if it's any indication the movie should be a visual delight.
I like that even the 'static' characters images that appear when Layton is talking with someone else are smoothly animated. In Curious Village the characters basically stood around, did one or two characteristic moves and changed their facial expressions. In Specter's Flute the characters move around more in response to what they are saying, which helps emphasize the conversation more and feels less like a picture book.
The voice acting took a little getting used to (I love whoever does Layton's British voice, but I am glad not to be subjected to Luke's not-so-cockney accent). Actually, from the few scenes I've seen where Luke talks, he reminds me of Kino from Kino's Journey. Perhaps once he's not acting so sulky that will change.
The new character, Remi Altava, has so far been quite amusing, and not so hero-worshippy like Luke was in Curious Village. A strong independent woman, I hope she will hold her own against Layton and Luke. Also, I give her major props for being to pull off a yellow ensemble.
I am going to have a lot of fun with this game on the flight to San Francisco....!