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The Farrelly Brothers Defend Their 2001 Controversial Comedy 'Shallow Hal'
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scrn loglineFarrelly brothers stand by their 2001 rom-com 'Shallow Hal' despite ongoing controversy over its portrayal of physical appearance and beauty standards.beat sheet- The directors claim the film was meant to challenge societal prejudices against overweight people, not reinforce them.
- Jack Black, who starred in the lead role, has also defended the movie, saying it's a 'feel-good story' about inner beauty.
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The Farrelly Brothers Defend Their 2001 Controversial Comedy 'Shallow Hal'
MovieWebStory by Jonathan Fuge
scrn logline
Farrelly brothers stand by their 2001 rom-com 'Shallow Hal' despite ongoing controversy over its portrayal of physical appearance and beauty standards.
beat sheet
- The directors claim the film was meant to challenge societal prejudices against overweight people, not reinforce them.
- Jack Black, who starred in the lead role, has also defended the movie, saying it's a 'feel-good story' about inner beauty.
call sheet
The Farrelly Brothers, Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, 'Shallow Hal'