: The film was produced for approximately $40 million and was a commercial success, grossing $141.1 million worldwide. Cultural Impact and Criticism
The film stars as Hal Larson, a man obsessed with physical perfection until a chance encounter with self-help guru Tony Robbins results in him being hypnotized to see people's "inner beauty" as their physical appearance. Under this spell, Hal falls for Rosemary , played by Gwyneth Paltrow , whom he sees as a slender, blonde knockout while the rest of the world sees a 300-pound woman. Critical and Cultural Reception Shallow Hal
