What is unique about the romantic comedy, Shallow Hal?
Shallow Hal is a 2001 romantic comedy film starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black and Jason Alexander. It was directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly, and filmed in and around Charlotte, North Carolina as well as Sterling and Holden, Massachusetts. The Farrelly Brothers admitted that this was a little bit different than some of their previous comedies, but as with all their movies they like for the audience to feel a connection with each of the characters. Shallow Hal was a more emotional movie and the producers spent a lot of time trying to ensure it would not be portrayed as a mere “fat joke” type of movie, but one that has a strong message associated with it. Gwyneth Paltrow played both roles, slim and fat Rosemary and had to wear a specially designed 25 pound fatsuit and heavy make-up. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.
