Shallow Hal
2001
Romance
Comedy
1h 54m
Hal Larsen is the ultimate shallow guy. He finds beauty only in supermodels and centerfolds. But after an impromptu hypnosis by self-help guru Tony Robbins, Hal's view of women makes a 180-degree turn; he now sees their true inner beauty. (Twentieth Century Fox)
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Shallow Hal
2001
Romance
Comedy
1h 54m
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Rated 04 Dec 2019
68
55th
I enjoyed this back before everyone was oversensitive to everything. I'm a little terrified to watch it now. It's probably fine. At least the legacy of Tony Robbins has made it through unscathed.
Rated 04 Dec 2019
Rated 06 Feb 2018
69
32nd
Not far removed from the Sandler movies of the era. The humor is low brow, the writing and production are uninspired, the plot is completely predictable, and the characters are pretty much all stock caricatures. But with all of this middle of the road genericness comes a middle of the road quality too, which means, it could have been a hell of a lot worse, and I mean a lot worse, and for a comedy, average is better than average.
Rated 06 Feb 2018
Rated 14 Aug 2007
2
21st
Pretty goddamn bad. I hate it even more because of Gwyneth Paltrow getting "appalled" because when she wore the fat suit in public people wouldn't even make eye contact with her. Get out of your bubble you marginally talented actress and shut the fuck up while you're at it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 22 Jun 2013
20
2nd
The hypocrisy of this movie, how it seems on one level to be about looking past appearences to see a person's inner beauty, while actually mocking and shaming overweight people at every opportunity, really bothered me. Talk about having your cake and eating it too.
Rated 22 Jun 2013
Rated 21 Jul 2007
29
31st
God, wasn't Gwyneth Paltrow so BRAVE in wearing that hideous fat-suit? God bless her. You know, God bless America.
Rated 21 Jul 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
29
15th
It's not terrible, but the ending sucks. You can't have ninety minutes of fat jokes and then do a 180 and try to make the movie about "inner beauty", okay? You can't do that. Also George Costanza has a tail for some fucking weird reason and this disturbs me
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 24 Dec 2022
60
34th
There's sweet moments peppered throughout but this is such a mean movie lol - the sweet moments should've been heinous moments this is way too tame and boring for a comedy, 2 hours is too bloated for comedy
Rated 24 Dec 2022
Rated 29 Mar 2011
40
17th
Not at all a good movie, but I love fat jokes so I enjoyed watching this.
Rated 29 Mar 2011
Rated 22 Apr 2009
56
54th
It's hilarious that someone like Jack Black can be so hell bent on only dating really fit, hot women. He looks like a tubby date rapist....I guess that's what make it a movie, and not reality.
Rated 22 Apr 2009
Rated 26 Jul 2010
25
1st
The only funny thing about this film is that, although it apparently condemns shallowness, only one truly shallow individual could appreciate it. Face it: the moralistic ending is just a pretext for political correctness, nothing more than an excuse for more disgusting, gross-out, racist, shallow jokes. What the film says basically is: "Fat people are really ridiculous, aren't they? Let's laugh at them. But keep in mind that personality matters more than appearance after all. Just in case".
Rated 26 Jul 2010
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
20th
This is interesting, bizarre, but certainly not funny. Is it supposed to be funny??
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 29 Jan 2007
70
37th
At least at the time Jack Black didn't have what it took to make a real romantic comedy, and therefore, this little number ended up being a bit of a lame screwball comedy. The concept is also very weird and lends itself more toward all out comedy, but that clearly wasn't the aim of the film. Meh!
Rated 29 Jan 2007
Rated 25 Sep 2010
60
26th
Brilliant social commentary on how fat people are hated universally (even by other fat people). Just kidding. Black dialed down the hyperactivity or cocaine a little so he doesn't annoy so much as to want to turn it off. A few laughs, and giant underpants.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
Rated 04 Jun 2010
10
4th
For a movie that tells us to not have shallow tastes or conceptions of other people, it certainly fails on this message for two reasons - Our protagonist would NOT have given a damn about the female lead if it weren't for the fact her appearance were made to be that of a beautiful woman, and it also assumes anyone else that's fairly attractive is a complete asshole as well. Not only is the message poorly wrought and idiotic, but the comedy, acting everything else very thin as well.
Rated 04 Jun 2010
Rated 26 Jan 2010
76
31st
A gimmick that works. Paltrow and Black are both very good here.
Rated 26 Jan 2010
Rated 25 Mar 2007
45
14th
Jack Black makes for a likable lead, but the movie isn't all that funny.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
68
32nd
I keep feeling like I should be offended by this movie, but instead I find it funny and charming, thanks in big part to Paltrow and Black.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
54
33rd
Some good jokes here and there but in the end it's far more of a romance than a comedy. For a romance I think it's pretty good due to some good laughs but still nothing great.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
26th
Pretty funny. Typical romance, silly movie.. but pretty funny.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 23 Nov 2009
90
94th
I'm usually not a big fan of romantic comedies, but I found this too be a little different. But of course it would be with the Farrelly brothers involved. This was a sweet movie and had some pretty touching moments, especially when Jack Black was with that little girl and he realized she was a burn victim. This wasn't too much of a stretch for the cast involved and it wasn't the funniest movie I've ever seen, but it did it's job and entertained me. Underrated movie.
Rated 23 Nov 2009
Rated 08 May 2011
40
12th
Wow. Baffling, how a movie that's supposed to accuse superficiality can end up being even more superficial. The clichés in here are so boring and rudimentary...sure, fat people are needy, eat half a cake at once and break furniture all the time, hot women are dumb as shit, single men are insecure and/or homosexual...yawn, yawn, yawn. And zero fun.
Rated 08 May 2011
Rated 24 Jun 2009
60
30th
An hour and a half of fat jokes, can you handle it?
Rated 24 Jun 2009
Rated 18 May 2007
40
6th
The beginning of the end of the Farrelly Brothers' good streak.
Rated 18 May 2007
Rated 04 Nov 2009
45
28th
Interesting movie, with a creative story, but that unfortunately is not convincing, in addition to performances very superficial.
Rated 04 Nov 2009
Rated 05 Jul 2009
0
1st
Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid!!! Then again, it's the Farrelly Bros., what did I expect!? Jack Black is really hit-or-miss with me.
Rated 05 Jul 2009
Rated 24 Feb 2010
30
8th
Did you forget the definition for mediocrity? This is a reminder.
Rated 24 Feb 2010
Rated 19 Aug 2008
80
59th
I remember this being funnier than I expected.
Rated 19 Aug 2008
Rated 02 Dec 2011
49
36th
As good as a movie with this premise can be.
Rated 02 Dec 2011
Rated 09 Mar 2007
55
7th
jack black in a wacky scenario!
Rated 09 Mar 2007
Rated 26 Jul 2010
95
54th
This movie takes the most over-used of cliches and makes it worth re-stating: it's what's inside that counts. Comedy moments abound in this legitimate love story. Jack Black at his best. Great concept for a film and executed with comedic balance. An odd, sometimes repulsive, sometimes endearing, but always hilarious way to say "I love you" without being boring. Fantastic film.
Rated 26 Jul 2010
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
3rd
Mean, sterotypical, crap. Let's make a movie that shows exactly what we all think about fat people, but are too civilized to talk about!!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 30 Jul 2007
54
19th
I admire the fact that Gwyneth Paltrow gained 400 lbs for this role.
Rated 30 Jul 2007
Rated 27 Aug 2015
80
62nd
Shallow Hal is a sweet comedy that showcases Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow - an unlikely pair as ever there was. Like most Farrelly Brothers movies, Shallow Hal features a cast of characters that you won't find in other classic Hollywood movies, which gives their movies a bit of an underdog status. Coming just after There's Something About Mary, the most classic of the brothers' movies, It felt too wrapped up in it's message instead of just being a funny movie. I still enjoyed it though.
Rated 27 Aug 2015
Rated 23 Jun 2021
82
66th
Amusing comedy walks a very fine line in a much defter way than expected; surprisingly compassionate at times and helped largely by Black and Paltrow who both navigate some tricky emotional waters while selling the comedy (Paltrow is especially good at selling hurt and wounded). Being the Farrellys there is some tasteless comedy which is admittedly well-done; Alexander has the market cornered on the likable sleaze role! More substantive and much cleverer than its reputation suggests.
Rated 23 Jun 2021
Rated 02 Jul 2008
70
41st
I thought it was going to be stupid but turned out I really liked this movie.
Rated 02 Jul 2008
Rated 10 Jun 2009
70
59th
Jack Black teaches "George Costanza" the meaning of inner beauty.
Rated 10 Jun 2009
Rated 01 Jun 2008
85
24th
Cute movie, though there are a few uncomfortable moments.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
Rated 11 Feb 2008
24
3rd
Jason Alexander's hair issues might be the only, dare I say "redeeming" (?), quality.
Rated 11 Feb 2008
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
44th
Funny movie, but the only thing that confused me was some of the physical aspects that wouldn't have been possible through the movie. These helped me not pay attention to the movie and think how ridiculous it really is.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 08 Jun 2009
25
12th
There's a Korean movie called '200lbs Beauty' that did it so much better.
Rated 08 Jun 2009
Rated 27 Jul 2010
30
4th
a not so good movie.
Rated 27 Jul 2010
Rated 04 Feb 2012
70
15th
It's a pretty silly movie but i actually enjoyed it. I even cried when Hal see the little girl with her burns and hugs her. (If 70 seems like a high rating to you, on my scale it means "alright")
Rated 04 Feb 2012
Rated 23 Feb 2017
66
58th
The Farrelly brothers plus Jack Black seems like the ingredients for a silly good time. However, what audiences got was mishandled and muddy commentary on fat people in society in the form of an okay-average broad romantic comedy.
Rated 23 Feb 2017
Rated 26 May 2012
65
38th
HaHa jack black is funny as this movie wasent bad.
Rated 26 May 2012
Rated 01 Jul 2009
20
5th
Poor concept poorly realized with unlikeable actors. I can stand Gwyneth, especially when she's stripping, but that's it. The rest is unwatchable.
Rated 01 Jul 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
11th
Bad. Too sappy, and not funny. There a couple of scenes that are entertaining. But don't bother. Bad.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 15 Oct 2008
25
19th
Funny enough, but not worth watching more than once.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
Rated 19 Nov 2008
5
1st
I en film der handler om tolerance overfor fede mennesker - bygger de alle gags på netop - fedme - dårligt
Rated 19 Nov 2008
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
5th
Crude, but funny at points. George from Seinfeld is a distraction, not an positive in this movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 23 Jan 2008
73
11th
An interesting twist on a classic idea of girl meets boy. Pretty funny with a decent cast. However, nothing ground breaking.
Rated 23 Jan 2008
Rated 02 Jun 2008
62
56th
Funny. It's a date movie, not a piece of art.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
Rated 12 Jul 2008
90
95th
the concept of the story is deep yet it's hilarious!
Rated 12 Jul 2008
Rated 14 Aug 2007
59
32nd
a decent romantic chick flick
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
50th
What a great take on the human nature to judge a book by its cover! Triumphant and hilarious, Jack Black beautifully fills his character's shoes with his witty, offbeat sense of humor and style. This film is a must-see, and is great for a date or a night on the couch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
3rd
Don't let the plot fool you. It's just a lighthearted comedy that's basic message is 'beauty is what's on the inside' Very boring film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 03 Mar 2007
65
10th
An ok film contemplating the shallowness of some men, but it's just too unrealistic and seems to try and deliver too serious a message for the kind of film it tries to be.
Rated 03 Mar 2007
Rated 04 Nov 2010
34
34th
#00s(e)#, popcorn, story, (dir/writers Farrellys), Gwyneth P
Rated 04 Nov 2010
Rated 26 Apr 2017
63
57th
Another pretty damn funny movie from the Farrelly's. Black and Paltrow have some good chemistry which keeps things moving along nicely. Panty scene is burned in memory though (shuddering!!)
Rated 26 Apr 2017
Rated 31 Oct 2010
75
26th
the concept is goofy, I love jack black. but after a viewing or two it gets old quick, hard to reflect fondly on this. but it did have tony robbins in it, which is still funny.
Rated 31 Oct 2010
Rated 07 Mar 2014
35
8th
Excellent melodrama, real tear jerker, had a great message or something. I can't quite remember what it was, but I know I really wanted to fuck fat chicks after this, must have had something to do with that.
Rated 07 Mar 2014
Rated 26 Oct 2007
40
15th
Entertaining, but I was never sure how I really felt about the film. Wanted to like it more because of the actors.
Rated 26 Oct 2007
Rated 07 Jan 2010
55
17th
Funnier than any movie starring Jack "I Ruin Movies" Black and that guy from Seinfeld has any right to be, but that's not to say that it's great by any means. The deleted scenes are funnier than the movie itself.
Rated 07 Jan 2010
Rated 28 Oct 2017
50
20th
The film that tells us that fat people all want to be skinny in real life. The film is about body shaming even before that became something. There is not much here other than a recycled jokes about being fat. Ha HA.
Rated 28 Oct 2017
Rated 14 Aug 2007
29
17th
Lame. Nice message, but lame.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 27 Jan 2012
38
16th
I normally find Jack Black's charm irresistible and often saves a movie...just not this one.
Rated 27 Jan 2012
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
13th
Good performances, but the Farrelly brothers have done much better
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 18 Aug 2007
45
8th
Silly, harmless film about beauty being only skin deep. Very much a girls film.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
Rated 09 Jan 2012
24
17th
I used to own this movie. Not really sure why.
Rated 09 Jan 2012
Rated 24 Mar 2010
1
8th
Hated it when it first came out and nothing has changed.
Rated 24 Mar 2010
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
15th
Semi-sweet stuff from the one-time gross out kings. A convoluted message toward the end, but a strong idea and delivery besides.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 11 Sep 2011
45
14th
Shlocky gross out humor. Has the Holywood fast food appeal, but any opportunity to probe the interesting issue of inner beauty is lost.
Rated 11 Sep 2011
Rated 24 Dec 2013
76
34th
i don't care what anyone says, i really like this film. i loved it as a kid and watching it now, i still find it sweet and entertaining. i think it has a sweet albiet simple message and a lot of funny moments. jack black and gwyneth paltrow also have a really good chemistry, surprising enough. on the whole, it's not high art by any definition of the word, but it's still a good, light-hearted watch.
Rated 24 Dec 2013
Rated 05 Nov 2011
65
12th
I usually like Jack Black, but this movie wasn't good. It wasn't bad either. Just meh.
Rated 05 Nov 2011
Rated 31 Oct 2008
60
28th
That tail part kills me. "What, like a story?"
Rated 31 Oct 2008
Rated 01 Jan 2021
62
15th
Shallow Hal is a predictable comedy with a premise that has limited potential to begin with; luckily, Jack Black's energy and charismatic humor produce some laughs here.
Rated 01 Jan 2021
Rated 09 Nov 2008
70
36th
Pretty funny, but a single watch is all that's needed.
Rated 09 Nov 2008
Rated 16 Jun 2012
76
41st
Better than I'd like to admit
Rated 16 Jun 2012
Rated 13 Dec 2015
30
8th
Not as bad as I remember it being but maybe that's because I've become much more fond of Jack Black. Still probably the cheapest movie about fat people that tries to teach you a message about treating people of all sizes with respect. Which I guess is what it wants to do?
Rated 13 Dec 2015
Rated 14 Aug 2007
43
20th
Kind of a corny chick flick, really. This is another movie that was just silly instead of funny, and one of those movies that gave away all the good parts in the trailers. Anybody else but Jack Black, and this might've been hilarious, but as it is - it gets a few laughs and not much more.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
49th
pretty funny stuff. Jack Black is the awesome.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 08 Nov 2010
45
18th
Kind of sweet in a way, but over all not very good.
Rated 08 Nov 2010
Rated 16 May 2021
90
93rd
rvw one of the last things i think i remember renting from blockbuster back then and the commercials or previews hooked me
Rated 16 May 2021
Rated 07 Sep 2010
60
25th
Just leave your brain tucked away while you sink into the couch, but steady on, don’t go breaking that couch now or that’d be more broken furniture the universe can handle in such a breadth of time.
Rated 07 Sep 2010
Rated 05 Dec 2010
80
74th
Neither begins nor ends well, but the middle (ie, most of it) is very good indeed, and a quite funny satire of looks and all that. Gwyneth is perfect. Black's shticky approach is a bit overbearing at times, but he scores a number of hits as well...and Alexander puts in his usual dependable performance. Unfortunately things turned schmaltzy and encounter-groupish toward the end, which considerably lessened the effect. Oh yeah, but the credits were a lot of fun!
Rated 05 Dec 2010
Rated 25 Mar 2007
52
18th
An interesting concept that just doesn't pan out. Jack Black has a hard time carrying a movie by himself. The Farrelly brothers have a hard time finding that comedy gold.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
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