Unafraid of walking the fine line between the repellent and the human, Shallow Hal is wickedly funny but heartfelt.
75
San Francisco ChronicleBob Graham
San Francisco ChronicleBob Graham
The belly laughs finally start to come --legitimately.
63
Charlotte ObserverLawrence Toppman
Charlotte ObserverLawrence Toppman
Who else in Hollywood would've met a non-actor with spina bifida (Rene Kirby), created a role for him, then shot him dancing and skiing on his hands to show how easily he fit into society?
63
Chicago TribuneMark Caro
Chicago TribuneMark Caro
So intent on driving home its worthy if not mind-blowing message that it becomes surprisingly conventional.
63
USA TodayMike Clark
USA TodayMike Clark
The movie is shrewd by giving the bulk of its piggish dialogue to Alexander, an actor incapable of projecting genuine cruelty on screen.