Shallow Hal

In this 2001 romantic comedy, directed by Bobby Farrelly, the story follows Hal, a superficial man who only dates women based on their physical appearance. After a chance encounter with a self-help guru, he is hypnotized to see people’s inner beauty, leading him to fall for a woman who appears outwardly unattractive to others but is beautiful in his eyes. The film stars Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow, whose performances bring humor and heart to the narrative. While it did not receive any major awards, the movie is notable for its exploration of themes related to beauty and perception. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.