Shallow Hal

Hal Larson, a shallow womanizer, is hypnotized by self-help guru Tony Robbins into seeing only the inner beauty of women. He subsequently falls for Rosemary Shanahan, a beautiful woman on the outside but who is actually overweight. Hal's best friend, Mauricio Wilson, tries to snap him out of his trance, leading to a series of comedic situations as Hal grapples with his newfound love and his friends' attempts to revert him to his old ways.

Shallow Hal received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its premise and humor to be sophomoric and offensive. Audiences were somewhat more receptive, although its portrayal of obesity was a point of contention for many.

• The film attempts humor through a controversial premise but often falls flat.

• Gwyneth Paltrow's performance is praised for its commitment despite the material.

• Many critics found the humor to be dated and insensitive.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with many appreciating the film's romantic comedy elements and the lead actors' performances. However, a significant portion of reviewers found the humor to be immature and the portrayal of the overweight character to be outdated and potentially offensive.

During the hypnosis scene, Tony Robbins, who plays himself, was reportedly paid over $1 million for just a few days of work.