It’s funny but poignant. Jeanne’s inner self described as a cartoon character in the movie, occasionally reveals her true thoughts to audience, which is hilarious. But sometimes this revelation shows something much darker in her like suicidal thoughts or depression. Later we learn that Jeanne is experiencing several losses in her life (career, financial, and family), and we eventually feel sorry for her put-together-ness.

Jean’s unassuming behavior is somewhat disturbing in the beginning but we soon realize that his odd but sharp remarks can penetrate Jeanne’s self-protective facade. When he confessed that he had similar challenges as Jeanne, we understand that his behavior is (well it’s him being himself) in a way his own attempt to empathize with Jeanne and to help her eventually.

Even though the inner-self cartoon scenes were hilarious, as an audience, I think we all were relieved that it disappeared at the end of the movie when Jeanne became happy and comfortable with herself. She was finally able to be fit in the sunny and beautiful Lisbon shown in the movie.