Shallow Hal (2001) is a romantic comedy directed by the Farrelly brothers (the duo behind There’s Something About Mary ) that explores the thin line between physical attraction and inner beauty. The Storyline
(Gwyneth Paltrow). While Hal sees a slender, stunning woman, everyone else sees a morbidly obese woman. The Conflict: Shallow Hal
: The hypnosis forces Hal to ignore external flaws and connect with Rosemary's kindness, humor, and intelligence. Visual Gags vs. Sincerity Shallow Hal (2001) is a romantic comedy directed