Jo and the Boy is very reminiscent of Rojins previous moviePhilips and the Monkey Pen in terms of treatment, and elements used like lighting, music, cinematography etc. There is that picturesque feel that the movie has. The hill station, the scenic frame of the misty mountains in every shot is beautiful. There is that fantasy element brought on screen. Manju Warrier looks natural as Jo and Sanoop has also stood on par with her as Cris.