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: Hal Larson (Jack Black) is a shallow man who, following his dying father's advice, only dates women who meet elite physical beauty standards.

Shallow Hal (2001) is a romantic comedy directed by the Farrelly brothers (the duo behind There’s Something About Mary ) that explores the thin line between physical attraction and inner beauty. The Storyline Shallow Hal

: The film was produced for approximately $40 million and was a commercial success, grossing $141.1 million worldwide. Cultural Impact and Criticism : Hal Larson (Jack Black) is a shallow

Critics in 2001 were mixed. Roger Ebert gave it three out of four stars, praising its "aggressively good heart." Others called it hypocritical. Today, the discourse has shifted. On social media, Shallow Hal is often named alongside The Nutty Professor and Norbit as films that used fatness as a costume to be taken on and off for comedic effect. Cultural Impact and Criticism Critics in 2001 were mixed

: Jack Black in his first lead role, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jason Alexander.

: Hal Larson (Jack Black) is a shallow man who, following his dying father's advice, only dates women who meet elite physical beauty standards.

Shallow Hal (2001) is a romantic comedy directed by the Farrelly brothers (the duo behind There’s Something About Mary ) that explores the thin line between physical attraction and inner beauty. The Storyline

: The film was produced for approximately $40 million and was a commercial success, grossing $141.1 million worldwide. Cultural Impact and Criticism

Critics in 2001 were mixed. Roger Ebert gave it three out of four stars, praising its "aggressively good heart." Others called it hypocritical. Today, the discourse has shifted. On social media, Shallow Hal is often named alongside The Nutty Professor and Norbit as films that used fatness as a costume to be taken on and off for comedic effect.

: Jack Black in his first lead role, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jason Alexander.