The Farrelly Brothers direct Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jason Alexander in this strange comedy romance where an obnoxious loser who is only interested in traditionally hot women is hypnotised to see the inner beauty in all… and unwittingly starts dating a big girl.

Yeah… it is in bad taste. But it is from the Farrellys so that bad taste is rather sweet and ahead of the curve inclusive. It kinda works better as a romance than a comedy. But! I hate these two leads. They’ve always irritated me separately … and together… IT WAS MURDER! George Costanza saves Shallow Hal playing a true scumbag with a hidden surprise.

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Perfect Double Bill: Stuck On You (2003)

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