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Shallow Hal (2001)
Release Year: 2001
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Schwer verliebt
Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Writer: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Sean Moynihan
Summary
Shallow Hal (2001), directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly, is a romantic comedy-drama that explores themes of superficiality, attractiveness, and inner beauty. The film follows Hal Larson, who, influenced by his dying father, dates only women based on their physical appearance. After an encounter with Tony Robbins, Hal is hypnotized to see the beauty within all women, leading him to fall in love with Rosemary, whom he perceives as gorgeous despite her being overweight. However, when Hal's friend Joe reverses the hypnosis, Hal struggles to reconcile his feelings with Rosemary's true appearance. The film aims to challenge societal beauty standards and promote inner beauty over physical attractiveness.
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