Shallow Hal

Shallow Hal

2001 · 114 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.2 (3,168 votes)
Dir. Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly · Starring Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Alexander, Joe Viterelli, Rene Kirby, Bruce McGill · Music Adam Schlesinger

Only a man this shallow could fall in love this deep.

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After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the beauty that exists even in the least physically appealing women. Hal soon falls for Rosemary, but he doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend is actually a 300-pound-not-so-hottie.

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Shallow Hal offers a whimsical, lighthearted journey into perception and inner beauty. It's a charming, feel-good romantic comedy with a fantasy twist, exploring superficiality with broad humor and a heartfelt message. Perfect for a cozy night in, it leaves you with a warm, optimistic glow.

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