Hal(2001) | Shallow

The story follows Hal Larson (Jack Black), a superficial man who strictly dates women based on their physical perfection following the advice of his dying father. His perspective is forced to change after he becomes trapped in an elevator with self-help guru Tony Robbins (playing himself), who hypnotizes him to see people's inner beauty as their outer physical reality.

Film Report: Shallow Hal (2001) Shallow Hal is an American fantasy romantic comedy directed by the Farrelly brothers , known for their work on There’s Something About Mary . Released on November 9, 2001, the film stars Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow in a story that explores the dichotomy between outward appearance and "inner beauty". Plot Overview Shallow Hal(2001)

Hal subsequently falls in love with Rosemary Shanahan (Gwyneth Paltrow), whom he perceives as a stunning, slender woman, while the rest of the world sees her as 300-pound and obese. The conflict arises when Hal’s equally shallow best friend, Mauricio (Jason Alexander), attempts to break the spell. Production and Technical Details The story follows Hal Larson (Jack Black), a