Shallow Hal

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     So for this review I am going to a bit lighter and instead of reviewing an action or thriller film or a Science Fiction television show this time I am going to review a romantic comedy. IN general I am not really a romantic comedy sort of person but every so often I will watch one that really enjoy. And the film that I am about to review I do enjoy every time I watch it. Not only is it funny but it also has a good message and we will get to what that message is. Now lets get started with the review of Shallow Hal.

     Even though I am not a romantic person I do have to say I do like the love story because I think its really sweet that Hal play by Jack Black learns to love Rosie play by Gwyneth Paltrow for who she is on the inside. Because whether we care to admit it or not, we are not perfect; no body is. And when it comes down to finding someone to love and to love us, we want someone that will accept us our faults and all. So I thought it was clever of teh writers to have Hal be hypnotized to see whats on the inside of people, it forced him to get to know Rosie and the kind of person she is and fall in love with that person. Thus it forced the character to change because it he was able to see what was on the outside then he wouldn't get to know her resulting in no change and remaining the shallow guy he was at the beginning of the film. And we wouldn't fall in love with the story and the film would be boring and tedious. The writers did a nice job creating an compelling story and allowing the audience not to be afraid to fall in love with the characters and the story.

     While being a sweet love story it was also very funny. I know it is a romantic comedy so it kinda had to be. But I find most romantic comedies are just sort of funny but Shallow Hal had some great laugh out loud moments. I think the funniest part of the film is to see Gwyneth Paltrow dressed in the fat suit and how they have her made up. Because for those of you who are familiar with Gwyneth Paltrow then you will know she is a very fit person. So to see her in a fat suit was funny because when she was wearing the fat suit and the fact that they had her so made up, she didn't even looked like herself and it gave her chance to take more risks with her acting. I thought Jack Black was funny as well. Now I am not an huge fan of Jack Black for the most part I think he is okay but in the film I think he shows off some of his best acting. And the fact that his character has to go through some kind of transformation and change really helped with his acting ability. And I also thought Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow had some great chemistry. The rest of the cast was excellent, the story and cast really comes together.

     Lets talk about the message if the story which is to look beyond the outside of people and get to know them for who they are in the inside. We all know that looks do play a part in a relationship but they are not the most important part. While we want to be attracted to a person we also want to know them and have them know us. And to just enjoy each other company. Shallow Hal does a fine job at exhibiting the above statement. Because at the end when he really sees her, he doesn't care. Hes attracted to her but also loves her for her and just wants to be with her. And isn't that what we all really want: to just be with someone.

     Shallow Hal is a romantic comedy but you don't have to be a romantic person to enjoy it. It has laugh out loud moments, great chemistry within the cast and a good moral to the story. Its a movie you can cuddle up with that special someone and have a good time together.

                                              -Katiejayforever
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