Shallow Hal

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Directed by the guys who brought you There's Something About Mary and Me, Myself & Irene, this heavyweight hit comedy is "heartwarming and hilarious - an unbeatable combination!" (WFLD-TV)

Jack Black is Shallow Hal, a superficial skirt chaser who, after a mind altering experience with a self-help guru, doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend (Gwyneth Paltrow) is actually a 300-pound not-so-hottie. Meanwhile, Hal's playboy pal Mauricio (Jason Alexander) is determined to break the spell before someone gets... squashed! Packed with loads of laughs and non stop fun, it's the biggest love story ever told!

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Starring: Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Alexander, Joe Viterelli, and Susan Ward.
Directed By: Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly.
Running Time: 113 Min., Color.
This film is presented in "Widescreen" format.
Copyright 2002 Twentieth Century Fox.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Coming from the creators of Dumb & Dumber and There's Something About Mary, the sensitivity of Shallow Hal seems like a minor miracle. The codirecting Farrelly brothers haven't forsaken their lowbrow inclinations, but this clever romantic fantasy offers unexpected substance with the same comedic effrontery that made the Farrellys famous. Their antihero is Hal (Jack Black), whose fixation on beautiful women is reversed (after an encounter with self-help guru Tony Robbins) so he can see only the inner beauty of "undesirables" like his new girlfriend Rosemary (Gwyneth Paltrow), now gorgeous in Hal's eyes despite being grossly obese. The movie's handling of this conundrum is sweetly sincere, poking fun at social prejudices while validating those (overweight, homely, disabled) who are often heartbroken by Hal's brand of shallowness. The concept won't hold up to scrutiny (i.e., the movie trades one set of stereotypes for another), but Shallow Hal works as an often hilarious reminder that physical beauty is only skin deep. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Shallow Hal is Done Backwards.......2007-09-08

I could see that the objective of the film makers was to show how stupid obsession with the outsides is...but I think they could have made the case so much more convincingly if they had the Paltrow part played by an actress who really is obese, and let us, as the audience, fall in love with her as the real person, while only occasionally showing that the Jack Black character sees her as skinny gorgeous Paltrow.

Instead they lead us to fall in love with skinny gorgeous Paltrow...and watching her in a fat suit with prosthetics still is not an actual obese woman. At all. In any universe.

The Spina Bifida guy was done the way they should have done the Paltrow part (not the actress's fault). He was so amazingly appealing, precisely because he was not fake.

hil-a-r-i-ous!.......2007-08-10

DVD in perfect shape. Quick shipping from amazon.

This movie is so funny. I love it.

A very entertaining comedy!.......2007-07-09

Before watching this movie, I was expecting a half decent romantic comedy but I ended up thoroughly enjoying it!

This movie surrounds the life of a man named Hal. Hal's problem is that he loves beautiful women and won't even look at women that are even remotely unattractive. After a run in with a man that puts a "spell" on him, he starts to look at women in a completely different way. Every woman he sees is beautiful even those who are unattractive to everyone else. Hal ends up meeting Rosemary and falls in love with her inner and outer beauty. The truth is that she is actually obese. When the spell is broken, what will happen?

So what's to like about this movie? First, fans of Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow will like this film. Jack plays his typical comedic self but this particular role shows his softer side as well. The storyline may seem typical (Guy is shallow. Guy only dates beautiful women. Guy meets unattractive woman and ultimately falls in love.) however the twist makes this movie rather entertaining. As mentioned above, this is a comedy and I found myself laughing out loud a couple of times. Although there's a theme of romance throughout the movie, it's presented in a more comedic way so that even guys will like watching it.

And what's not to like? Although some may want more from the ending, I didn't want it to end any other way. This movie is not meant to be earth-shattering. Don't expect TOO much from it.

If you're looking for a romantic comedy with a couple of twists, this movie is it.

EL VERDADERO SIGNIFICADO DEL AMOR.......2007-06-30

Muchos de nosotros acostumbramos a enamorarnos de lo que vemos a simple vista, pero dejamos a un lado los sentimientos y el corazon de la persona a la que amamos, volviendonos superficiales e hipocritas; este es precisamente el mensaje que esta graciosa pero increible pelicula nos deja, en la cual Shallow Hal (Jack Black) es el tipico tipo que busca solo sexo y placer en chicas bonitas, hasta que un maestro hipnotista le "modifica" su mente y le hace ver el INTERIOR de las personas y verlas a travez del corazon, lo cual lo lleva a enamorarse de una muy "regordeta" mujer (Gwynet Paltrov) a la cual el ve tremendamente hermosa (y delgada); este amor hace a Shallow aprender a ver mas alla del sexo y la atraccion fisica, volviendose incluso un romantico y serio enamorado; una pelicula muy apropiada para aquellos que buscan el amor verdadero y quieren amar mas alla de lo fisico.

A sweet and good-hearted film.......2007-06-23

I know the Farrelly Brothers reputation preceeds them, but this movie takes what they are infamous for and adds some heart and soul and the result if a nice little comic-romantic offering. Jack Black is, well, Jack Black as the title character, which tells you all you need to know. Jason Alexander is, well, Jason Alexander as Hal's buddy and does his George from Seinfeld best portrait in smarminess and manic exasperation. Gwyneth Paltrow is understated as the self-image challenged Rosemary and gets the job done without maudlin overacting. The movie comes with a heavy-handed but well intentioned moral and you come away from this movie with a bit of hope and even possibly a dash of inspiration opposed to just coming away from it with something in your hair or mustard down your throat.

200 Pounds Beauty (Standard Edition) DVD

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Beautifullly You
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200 Pounds Beauty (Standard Edition) DVD
Director: Kim Yong hwa
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1 disc package (region 0 NTSC)

ASIN: B000Q5L9N6

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Hanna is the famous Korean pop singer. She suffers from having extremely poor self-esteem, as she has been ignored because of her appearance. At last, she makes the decision of a lifetime to have full-body plastic surgery.

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Beautifullly You.......2007-08-13

Ive always loved Korean movies - they have a very refreshing theme. This movie is wonderfully good - the best movie Ive watched this year so far!

Its about an overweight girl who had to loose weight just to get the attention - from the person she loves and for her career.

Of course, this fairy tale comedy turns out beautifully as expected, and there were many moments to shed tears where you can really feel for the girl in her journey of accepting herself from both before and after surgery.

With funny moments in between, this movie is a good movie to watch to inspire and be inspired, whether on a good or bad day.

Truly recommended :)

MUST WATCH.......2007-07-25

this is one of THE BEST movies ever! i have watched it about 5x and im still not tired of it. the polt, the songs, the scenes...all great! this movie is a must-watch-movie. u'll love it

more to love.......2007-07-23

Anyone here a fan of Blues Traveler or at least familiar with the band? If so you might remember the video for the band's first hit "Run-around." In this video the band performs behind a wall while another "band" performs in front of the audience. With Popper weighing in at over three hundred pounds and the rest of the members not quite being eye candy, the audience is given the spectacle of a more eye appealing group. When I sat down to watch 200 Pound Beauty yesterday, it was this music video that popped into my head because this film follows the same "plot" of the music video.

Kang Han-na is a sweet woman who is blessed with an incredible voice which she uses to make a living as a phone sex operator and as a singer. However, the problem for her music producers is the fact that she is a large girl weighing in at around 200 pounds. Also, hampered by low self-esteem her grooming habits leave a bit to be desired so her image is even more hampered. However, they do not want to let go of her voice, so she is the voice of an ultra popular pop singer called Ammy who is thin and beautiful but who cannot sing a note. While not being completely content with her life, Kang Han-na gets by with the secret affection she holds for her manager Sang-jun. However, he little world is shattered at Sang-jun's birthday party when she overhears Sang-jun telling Ammy that he finds her to be hideous. At first Kang Han-na thinks of committing suicide, but instead she turns to a plastic surgeon whom is one of her phone sex customers for help. After "coercing" the man to help her, Han-na undergoes the surgery and, after a year of healing and exercise, has the bandages removed from her face revealing her new angelic looks. Armed now with beauty and thinness, Kang Han-na returns to the outside world and is determined to start a new life, but can she really shed the fact that she truly is Kang Han-na?

This type of film has been done many times before in several different countries: fat people become thin, nerds become suave playboys, etc. I was not really expecting too much from this film, but it does address body politics and the mass use of plastic surgery that is prevalent in South Korea. However, how is the character of Kang Han-na truly accepted into society as a whole? She is not accepted as an overweight girl, but in her new shiny pop star self. Does the film truly accept people of larger body types? I think not.

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Shallow Hal is Done Backwards
hil-a-r-i-ous!
A very entertaining comedy!
EL VERDADERO SIGNIFICADO DEL AMOR
A sweet and good-hearted film

Shallow Hal [Widescreen]
Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow , Jack Black , Jason Alexander , Joe Viterelli , and Rene Kirby
Director: Bobby Farrelly , and Peter Farrelly
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Release Date: 2002-07-02

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A hypnotized playboy (Jack Black) who can only see "inner beauty" doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend (Gwyneth Paltrow) is actually a 300-pound-not-so-hottie. "Heartwarming and hilarious" (WFLD-TV), it's the BIGGEST love story ever told!

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Shallow Hal is Done Backwards.......2007-09-08

hil-a-r-i-ous!.......2007-08-10

DVD in perfect shape. Quick shipping from amazon.

This movie is so funny. I love it.

A very entertaining comedy!.......2007-07-09

EL VERDADERO SIGNIFICADO DEL AMOR.......2007-06-30

A sweet and good-hearted film.......2007-06-23

The Farrelly Brothers Collection (There's Something About Mary / Shallow Hal / Me, Myself & Irene)

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No extras to be found in this boxed set
These are the funniest films I have ever seen.
Perverted Sicko Degenerates
Best effort possible
BUT, What About..............???

The Farrelly Brothers Collection (There's Something About Mary / Shallow Hal / Me, Myself & Irene)
Starring: Cameron Diaz , Matt Dillon , Ben Stiller , Lee Evans , and Chris Elliott
Director: Matt Dillon , Ben Stiller , Bobby Farrelly , and Peter Farrelly
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Release Date: 2002-11-19

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There's Something About Mary is one of the funniest movies in years, recalling the days of the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker movies with (often tasteless) gags piled on at a fierce rate. The difference is that cowriters and codirectors Bobby and Peter Farrelly have also crafted a credible story line and even tossed in some genuine emotional content, made all the funnier by the fact that you know that they know that some of their gags go way over the line. Cameron Diaz stars as Mary, every guy's ideal. Ben Stiller plays a high-school suitor still hung up on Mary years later. The obstacles standing between him and Mary include a number of psychotic suitors, a miserable little pooch, and, oh yeah, a murder charge.

In a minor miracle, the clever romantic fantasy Shallow Hal offers unexpected substance with the same comedic effrontery that made the Farrellys famous. Their antihero is Hal (Jack Black), whose fixation on beautiful women is reversed so he can see only the inner beauty of "undesirables"--like his new girlfriend Rosemary (Gwyneth Paltrow), gorgeous in Hal's eyes despite being grossly obese. The movie's handling of this conundrum is sweetly sincere, poking fun at social prejudices while validating those (overweight, homely, disabled) who are often heartbroken by Hal's brand of shallowness. The concept won't hold up to scrutiny, but Shallow Hal works as an often hilarious reminder that physical beauty is only skin deep.

In Me, Myself & Irene, Jim Carrey plays cop Charlie Baileygates, a nice guy who goes around trying to do the right thing but gets taken advantage of every step of the way. His psyche can only take so much, and soon his alter-ego Hank pops out to do every libidinous thing Charlie would never do. It's a great premise for a Jim Carrey film. Unfortunately, it's not a great Jim Carrey film. Here the Farrelly brothers get lost in a series of lazy gags and an even lazier plot about some evil golf development and the woman, Irene (Renée Zellweger), who needs to be protected because she knows something about it. Some of the jokes hit but many more miss, and some great concepts don't go anywhere. It's like the movie itself has a split personality--funny ideas trapped in a less- than-funny film.

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Contains: *Me Myself and Irene *Shallow Hal *There's Something About Mary (Single Disc)

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No extras to be found in this boxed set.......2006-07-15

Hi,

I like extras in DVD's. I enjoy watching the "making of" documentaries included with normal DVD's.

This boxed set has nothing.

For example, if you want to watch behind the scenes video of "There's Something About Mary" then do not buy this product. Instead purchase the separate product named "There's Something More About Mary (Widescreen 2-Disc Collector's Edition) (1998)".
That way you'll get the behind the scenes stuff.
# Alternate opening (clay-animated title sequence)
# Bonus scene-specific commentary by the Farrelly Brothers
# "Getting Behind Mary": 43-minute behind-the-scenes diary
# AMC Backstory and Comedy Central Reel Comedy episodes
# "Best Fight" award footage (Ben Stiller and Puffy the Dog)
# "Exposing Themselves" cast interviews (Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, and Chris Elliott)
# "Up a Tree with Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins"
# "Franks & Beans: A Conversation with W. Carl Brown"
# "Touchdown: A Conversation with Bret Favre"
# Interview roulette with Harland Williams
# Foreign-language clips
# "Behind the Zipper" featurette
# "Puffy, Boobs and Balls" featurette
# "Build Me Up Buttercup" karaoke video
# "Every Day Should Be a Holiday": the Dandy Warhols music video
# Outtakes

These are the funniest films I have ever seen........2005-12-30

The farrelly brothers are known for there crude humor and gross out comedies usually done in bad taste although its not that gross compared to other Hollywood comedy films, they also manage to make some very witty and humouros stuff and laugh out loud moments with there characters. But first you might want to know that if you liked Dumb and dumber and that particular brand of humor than your going to love these films. There's something about Mary is probably their biggest hit and one of there best, it stars Ben Stiller who happens to still be in love with his highschool crush from 13 years ago but an embarrising incident involving a zipper has ruined his chances of going to the dance with her. A hillarious film with psychotic characters and pathetic friends who try to help or sabotage his chance of meeting Ben Stiller's first love Mary (Cameron Diaz) he also needs to watch out for Puffy the dog. Me myself and Irene tells the story of a cop played by Jim Carrey who is a very nice guy that has a lot of problems he also has a split personality disorder and his alter ego causes alot of havoc he also has black kids from his cheating ex-wife that he has raised. I thought that this film was very underrated and its a great comedy. Now Shallow Hal was deffinently the weakest film in the boxset, Hal played by Jack Black is only intrested in slim and attractive women and keeps harrasing them until one day he gets hypnotised into seeing the inner beauty of a woman by some hynotist. He starts dating an obese woman played by Gwyneth Paltrow who he sees as an attractive and beautiful person that has a nice heart, thats all very nice but the film isn't as funny as the other faralley films. Overall this was a great addition to my comedy collection and the only thing missing like the other reviwers have said was King pin which is my favorite but I got that on a seperate dvd. If you go to Amazon.co.uk (I should have done this sooner) you will get a better boxset which has the same films plus two more Stuck on you and Say it isn't so and it happens to be alot cheaper aagh!.

Perverted Sicko Degenerates.......2004-12-11

The Farrelly Brothers are perverted sicko degenerates. I had a sick feeling after watching "Shallow Hal" and "There's Something About Mary". Do not buy these sick movies and do not let your children or anyone else you care about watch them.

Best effort possible.......2003-04-11

Although missing Kingpin and Dumb and Dumber (there best films after There's Something About Mary), this is the best possible package from fox. You see, Dumb and Dumber if from New Line, and Kingpin is from MGM. Fox only owns the three here. If you are a big fan of There's Something About Mary, wait! A 2-disc version is supposed to come out later this year. I give Mary five stars, and three for the other two. Although missing D&D and Kingpin, this is the best possible effort, as it has all three films from Fox by the Farrely's, and the best possible editions. I wouldn't buy it unless you love all three, becuase Mary comes out in a Special Edition, and this box is only a little cheaper than them all individually. Thank you for taking the time to read my review and feel free to leave me a helpful/not helpful feedback. God Bless America!

BUT, What About..............???.......2002-12-03

Dumb & Dumber??? KINGPIN????? How could you POSSIBLY call this a Farrelly Collection without these two gems- only the best two films they made! "Mary" had it's moments, but loses you towards the end. "Irene", aside from an occational laugh (the sons were HILARIOUS!!!) was average at best. And "Hal" was WAY too sweet for the likes of a Farrelly movie. I literally ROARED the first time I saw "Dumb & Dumber" & "Kingpen" and wore out several gears in my VCR from the constant rewinding to catch what I missed during the laughter. This box set makes as much sense as DVD box entitled "The Ultimate George Lucas Collection" with only American Graffitti & Howard the Duck. Too bad.

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Say It Isn't So / Stuck on You
Starring: Chris Klein , Heather Graham , Orlando Jones , Sally Field , and Richard Jenkins
Director: James B. Rogers (II) , Bobby Farrelly , and Mark Steilen
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Release Date: 2006-12-05

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Say it Isn't So!: Say It Isn't So! is touted as being from the Farelly brothers, who wrote and directed the movies Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin, and There's Something About Mary. And though they didn't write or direct this movie, it certainly has the same elements: charming lead actors (in this case, Heather Graham from Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and Chris Klein from Election and American Pie) put through all sorts of comic grotesqueries, ranging from having an ear cut off to getting a hand stuck up a cow's rectum. Orphaned dogcatcher Gilly (Klein) and incompetent hairdresser Jo (Graham) fall in love, only to discover that Gilly's long-lost mother is Jo's own white trash momma (played with gusto by Sally Field). Unfortunately, they'd already slept together, so Jo flees in shame to go back to her ex-boyfriend in Beaver, Oregon. But when Jo's real brother shows up, Gilly sets out to win Jo back--only her mom wants her to marry the ex and tells the Beaver police that Gilly is a sexual predator. Say It Isn't So doesn't have the crude wit of There's Something About Mary, but there are several laugh-out-loud moments, and both Graham and Klein are sweet and engaging. Orlando Jones has a zestful turn as a legless seaplane pilot. --Bret Fetzer

Stuck on You: Stuck on You finds those fun-loving Farrelly brothers in a feel-good mood, delivering a tame, kind-hearted comedy that even your grandma could enjoy. That's a big change from the seminal "hair gel" of There's Something About Mary, but the codirecting Farrellys have genuine affection for Bob and Walt (Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear), conjoined twins who are the owners and short-order cooks at a Martha's Vinyard burger joint. When amateur actor Walt decides he wants to make it in Hollywood--where he lucks into a star-making TV role with Cher (who gamely plays herself in this light Hollywood satire)--Bob has no choice but to go along. Separation surgery is risky, so most of Stuck on You milks mild laughs from the brothers' intimate connection, especially when Bob finds love with a pen-pal (Wen Yann Shih) who's initially unaware of Bob's brotherly predicament. Once again, the Farrellys score big points for their progressive acceptance of differences; several minor roles are played by physically or developmentally disabled actors, and it's a consistently commendable aspect of the Farrellys' comedic worldview. Other, more conventional rewards include Eva Mendes (and her ample cleavage) as a bubbly show-biz wannabe, Seymour Cassel as Walt's old-school agent, and Meryl Streep--yes, Meryl Streep--showing good sportsmanship in a glorified cameo. Stuck on You is dispensable comedy, but you can't knock it for good ol'-fashioned brotherly love. --Jeff Shannon

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Wow .......2007-02-06

pretty good movie actually , was funny and had its moments that almost makes you cry a little .

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BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER...

Shallow Hal [UMD for PSP]
Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow , and Jack Black
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Release Date: 2006-04-04

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BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER..........2006-05-28

This film by the Farrelly brothers is one of their better ones. Though they have not shaken off their lowbrow sense of humor, they have managed to better incorporate it into their film, so as not to lose all credibility. As a result, they have put together a pretty decent and unusual romantic comedy.

The plot revolves around our not so good looking leading man, Hal Larson (Jack Black), who, due to a traumatic scene with his dying father when only nine years old, is fixated on dating only women who have super model looks. Pumped up by his equally not so good looking, best friend, Mauricio Wilson (Jason Alexander), Hal is hellbent on dating only good looking women no matter how stupid, mean, or self absorbed they may be. It is no wonder that he has yet to find the woman of his dreams.

A run in with motivational speaker, Tony Robbins, changes Hal's life, when Tony places a subliminal message into Hal's subconscious, causing him to see only the person's inner beauty. When his path crosses that of the morbidly obese, but warm and kindly Rosemary Shanahan (Gwyneth Paltrow), it is love at first sight for him. He does not see a fat girl but a beautiful and luminous Gwyneth Paltrow.

Hal continues to see only the inner beauty of all those whom he meets, until he is brought back to a jarring reality by his erstwhile best friend. What happens when faced with the reality of having a morbidly obese girlfriend is a trial and tribulation that only Hal can resolve. Will true love win out? Watch the movie and find out.

Gwyneth Paltrow is sensational as Rosemary. Her delivery is affecting, as she comes across as sensitive, sweet, and hesitant, as well as somewhat lacking in confidence. She is absolutely incandescent in the role. She effectively plays the part of Rosemary, as if she were a young woman unused to the attentions of a suitor. She is also quite funny at times, as Hal's comedic foil.

Jason Black, as Hal, is also funny, though somewhat wooden. He is obviously a comedian, rather than an actor. Still, he manages to play his part effectively, overall. Jason Alexander plays his role a bit too over the top, almost manic, and ends up being more obnoxious, rather than funny. In the end, however, when his own personal secret comes out, it really is a hilarious moment in true Farrelly brothers fashion. The rest of the supporting cast is very good and effectively contribute to the comedic efforts of the film.

While this film emphasizes that inner beauty is what is important, it does so, however, while still making fun of fat people at their expense. When Gwyneth Paltrow asks for a slice of cake and proceeds to hack off a third of the cake for herself, the film is continuing to propogate stereotypic notions of fat people. A number of sight gags further serve to underscore this premise. This is, however, a Farrelly brothers comedy, after all, and to be expected.

The DVD has a number of interesting features, including one entitled "Seeing through the Layers", which shows the efforts made to turn Gwyneth into a believably obese woman. The DVD also includes a film commentary by the Farrelly brothers, as well as eleven deleted scenes, in addition to some other features. All in all, this DVD offers excellent picture and sound quality and is value laden.

Dreamgirl 3 Pack (Shallow Hal / The Girl Next Door / There's Something About Mary)

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Dreamgirl 3 Pack (Shallow Hal / The Girl Next Door / There's Something About Mary)
Starring: Emile Hirsch , Elisha Cuthbert , Timothy Olyphant , James Remar , and Chris Marquette
Director: Luke Greenfield , Bobby Farrelly , and Peter Farrelly
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Release Date: 2006-12-26

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TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE..........2003-09-21

If you are a fan of the Farrelly brothers other movies, "King Pin", "There's Something About Mary", and "Dumb and Dumber", then you will really enjoy these two comedies.

"Me, Myself. and Irene" is a pretty funny, though somewhat sophomoric, movie. It is also pretty filthy, at times, and definitely not for the moviegoer of delicate sensibilities. There is something to offend just about everyone, so be prepared.

The basic premise of the movie is simple. A Rhode Island state trooper, Charley Baileygates, played by Jim Carrey, marries the prettiest and smartest girl in town. After she gives birth to triplets for whom Charley could not possibly be the father, for reasons obvious to the viewer, she later leaves him for another man, her soul mate and likely father of the triplets. She leaves Charley with the triplets, whom he raises as his own. The cuckolded Charley goes on to become the town joke and a seriously repressed man.

Eighteen years later, he snaps and begins to express his anger through an alternate personality and quintessential bad boy who calls himself Hank. Hank has attitude and plenty of it, and he lets everyone know that he is mad as hell and is not going to take it anymore. Charley's superiors send him to be evaluated, and he is given medication to control his psychiatric disorder.

Enter Irene, played by Renee Zellweger. Charley is asked to escort her to upstate New York where she is ostensibly wanted on a hit and run. Unbeknownst to either of them, she is being hunted down by dirty cops who are looking to silence her, as it is believed that she may have information that could take down her crooked ex boyfriend who is being investigated by the EPA.

During their trip, Hank, Charley, and Irene have a host of adventures, which are often hilarious, as Charley and Hank battle over who will become the dominant personality. The low key Zellweger is a good foil for the rubber faced Carrey's physical comedy. As Charley and Irene are pursued by the dirty cops, the now grown triplets, funny and profane, also add another element, as they go to their father's rescue.

The Farrelly brothers and Jim Carrey are a match made in heaven. Their style suits Carrey's, as the movie is full of the physical comedy and sight gags which are Carrey's forte.

"Shallow Hal" is one of the better films by the Farrelly brothers. Though they have not shaken off their lowbrow sense of humor, they have managed to better incorporate it into their film, so as not to lose all credibility. As a result, they have put together a pretty decent and unusual romantic comedy.

The plot revolves around our not so good looking leading man, Hal Larson (Jack Black) who, due a traumatic scene with his dying father when only nine years old, is fixated on dating only women who have super model looks. Pumped up by his equally not so good looking, best friend, Mauricio Wilson (Jason Alexander), Hal is hell-bent on dating only good looking women no matter how stupid, mean, or self absorbed they may be. It is no wonder that he has yet to find the woman of his dreams.

A run in with motivational speaker, Tony Robbins, changes Hal's life, when Tony places a subliminal message into Hal's subconscious, causing him to see only the person's inner beauty. When his path crosses that of the morbidly obese, but warm and kindly Rosemary Shanahan (Gwyneth Paltrow), it is love at first sight for him. He does not see a fat girl but a beautiful and luminous Gwyneth Paltrow.

Hal continues to see only the inner beauty of all those whom he meets,
until he is brought back to a jarring reality by his erstwhile best friend. What happens when faced with the reality of having a morbidly obese girlfriend is a trial and tribulation that only Hal can resolve. Will true love win out? Watch the movie and find out.

Gwyneth Paltrow is sensational as Rosemary. Her delivery is affecting, as she comes across as sensitive, sweet, and hesitant, as well as somewhat lacking in confidence. She is absolutely incandescent in the role. She effectively plays the part of Rosemary, as if she were a young woman unused to the attentions of a suitor. She is also quite funny at times, as Hal's comedic foil.

Jason Black, as Hal, is also funny, though somewhat wooden. He is obviously a comedian, rather than an actor. Still, he manages to play his part effectively, overall, though I found him to be somewhat uncharismatic. Jason Alexander plays his role a bit too over the top, almost manic, and ends up being more obnoxious, rather than funny. In the end, however, when his own personal secret comes out, it really is a hilarious moment in true Farrelly brothers fashion. The rest of the supporting cast is very good and effectively contribute to the comedic efforts of the film.

While this film emphasizes that inner beauty is what is important, it does so, however, while still making fun of fat people at their expense. When Gwyneth Paltrow asks for a slice of cake and proceeds to cut off a third of the cake for herself, the film is continuing to propagate stereotypic notions of fat people. A number of sight gags further serve to underscore this premise. This is, however, a Farrelly brothers comedy, after all, and to be expected.

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funny

Rude 'N Crude Comedy Collection (Office Space / Dude, Where's My Car? / Super Troopers / Freddy Got Fingered / Shallow Hal / Kung Pow! Enter The Fist )
Starring: Rude N Crude Comedies
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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Release Date: 2003-10-14

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funny.......2005-10-16

all of these movies are funny especially dude wheres my car and kung pow
ofice space-4/5
dude wheres my car5/5
kung pow enter the fist-5/5
freddy got fingered-1.5/5
super troopers-3.5/5
i bought this collection and so should you

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Shallow Hal is Done Backwards
hil-a-r-i-ous!
A very entertaining comedy!
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A sweet and good-hearted film

Shallow Hal [Region 2]
Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow , Jack Black , Jason Alexander , Joe Viterelli , and Rene Kirby
Director: Peter Farrelly , and Bobby Farrelly
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Shallow Hal is Done Backwards.......2007-09-08

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This movie is so funny. I love it.

A very entertaining comedy!.......2007-07-09

EL VERDADERO SIGNIFICADO DEL AMOR.......2007-06-30

A sweet and good-hearted film.......2007-06-23

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