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Shallow Hal [DVD] [2001] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Jack Black (Actor), Gwyneth Paltrow (Actor), Bobby Farrelly (Director), Peter Farrelly (Director) | Format: DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Alexander, Joe Viterelli, Rene Kirby
  • Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
  • Writers: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Sean Moynihan
  • Producers: Bobby Farrelly, Bradley Thomas, Charles B. Wessler
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Dubbed: French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • DVD Release Date: 2 July 2002
  • Run Time: 114 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005JKLQ
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 198,268 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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After a succession of hugely successfully movies of a lower brow nature, Shallow Hal finds the Farrelly Brothers attempting a slightly more thoughtful film, albeit still tied up in their trademark toilet humour. It's an approach that is not unproblematic but not unsuccessful either, resulting in a film that engages the emotions in a manner that the likes of Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin and There's Something About Mary never suggested possible.

Jack Black is the Hal of the title, a man whose less than commendable attitude to women is suddenly altered by the rather credibility-stretching plot device of a chance meeting with a hypnotist. Henceforth Hal is only capable of seeing the beauty within, a development that allows for much humour at the expense of the less fortunate in the name of some sort of social comment. From it all, however, emerges a quite touching love story with Paltrow's character Rosemary and proof that the Farrellys do have something of a sensitive side--no matter how deep it may be buried. The ending may be woefully predictable, but such is the deftness of touch with which the story is told, that it is still the one we are all rooting for. This is a sickly sweet film in the truest terms.

On the DVD: Shallow Hal comes with a plethora of extras on disc, including a series of mini-documentaries and TV specials, all of which plug the film but offer very little insight. That does come, however, from the handily subtitled directors' commentary, which demonstrates clearly the clash of cultures occurring in the movie. As well as commenting on the physical appearance of every female cast member who passes before the camera, the brothers also pay touching tribute to a colleague who passed away during the shoot and seem to know the name of every single extra and crew member who worked on the project, surely a rarity in these days of big budgets and faceless studios. There is also a large selection of deleted scenes, also with added commentary, a perfunctory music video from Shelby Lynne and a documentary on some of the technical aspects of the film. --Phil Udell

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars at last......... 27 Aug 2006
By S. Firth
Format:DVD
..... a film that proves looks arent everything. even though it's done in a comedy way, it still is giving that message. (even though i think some people are more concerned about the quality of comedy rather than the actual meaning of the film).

The bit where Hal goes back to the hospital and sees the little girl 'Kadence' with her burns is a very touching scene. and i loved the guy who walks on his hands. :)

I loved Jack Black too, i thought he was really funny. And Gwyneth Paltrow was brill as the self - concious large Rosemary.

A very good, funny and touching film. a must see!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars It was funny enough! 27 Aug 2002
By Spare-Time Critic
Format:DVD
Well, all right, this movie isn't falling-down hilariously funny, but it's a far cry above the gross-out "comedies" that are popular at the moment. All too often a movie that's meant to be funny turns out merely crude and vulgar. I, for one, was pleasantly surprised by Shallow Hal.

The plot, as you already know, is about a guy who is completely focussed on women's outward beauty, to the exclusion of all else. He considers himself a playboy, and can't understand why he can't keep a girlfriend. After a mental adjustment from a motivational guru, he begins to see each woman's inner (not outward) beauty. The joke is, he really SEES them as who they are inside... leading to his falling head over heels for a very large woman named Rosy, played by the ultra-slim Gwyneth Paltrow wearing a costume that must've weighed more than she does!

The difference in perception between what he sees and what really is forms the basis for the humour in the movie. Yes, there are "fat jokes" in the movie, but that's to be expected considering the plot. For instance, it wouldn't be nice to make fun of an overweight woman whose chair collapses beneath her at a diner, but when it's a girl who can't possibly weigh 120, the ludicrousness of it catches you off guard. That's the type of humour the movie trades in, so if you think you'll be offended, you probably shouldn't watch.

Overall, the movie's message is good: People deserve to be treated with respect no matter what they look like on the outside; it's what's inside that counts. And there are poignant moments, such as when Hal, in the Pediatric Unit of a hospital, realizes how shallow he really is.

I thought it was a good attempt; it definitely had its amusing moments, and a unique way of making its point.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars great movie 17 Oct 2006
By Mark
Format:DVD
This is a great movie, very funny indeed. Gwyneth Paltrow is brilliant in here but Jack Black is SUPERB in here, the RIGHT actor for this type of film! He is just funny from start to finish! Go and buy this film!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great film
Marvellous film and it was so funny too! Stars Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow so good cast.I think you'll laugh so much and I think you should watch it!
Published 4 days ago by dollydip
5.0 out of 5 stars Never judge a book by it's cover
Jack Black stars as Hal, a shallow man who only dates woman that fit his perfect, physical, beauty benchmark. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Jules
5.0 out of 5 stars Shallo Hal
Very good film really enjoyed it. Everyone should watch it..
Gywneth Paltrow is fab in this as is Jack Black.
Published 1 month ago by Helen A. Pooley
5.0 out of 5 stars jack black... funny in anything
one of the funniest romantic comedy films i've seen... love the whole story line of it, had to have it for my collection
Published 2 months ago by peter michael may
5.0 out of 5 stars shallow hal
a very funny movie. if you aren't a fan of jack black, do not worry because he pulls off the role very well in this
Published 4 months ago by Ian C. R. Davidson
5.0 out of 5 stars Shallow Hal [2002] [DVD]
great film took me a while to get it but when i did i watched it again n again x
Published 4 months ago by Ru
5.0 out of 5 stars Hal
My favourite movie love it great price great for when you need cheering up Jack Black is so amazing this film will make you laugh out loud
Published 6 months ago by Lizzie mcd
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
I enjoyed this film a lot. It is a really good idea and it really made me laugh. This film came really quickly and is of very good quality.
Published 10 months ago by Holly
4.0 out of 5 stars Above average comedy
Shallow Hal is the only film I've seen so far in which Jack Black can manage to hold a lead role, though here it does help that Gwyneth Paltrow is his immediate co-star. Read more
Published 15 months ago by BPR
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant comedy
thia film is one of jack black's best comedy's and he couldn't have a picked a better co-star with Gwyneth Paltrow! Read more
Published 15 months ago by L. Carter
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