It's a heartfelt and moderately funny comedy, though it's hard to tell if some moments are genuine thematic development or mean-spirited. Paltrow is pretty great in the role; it's not one of Jack Black's best.
This review of Shallow Hal (2001) was written by Seth L on 15 Mar 2015.
Shallow Hal has generally received mixed reviews.
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