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Hal’s friend Mauricio (Jason Alexander) eventually breaks the spell, forcing Hal to confront his feelings for the "real" Rosemary. Key Characters Role / Significance Hal Larson Jack Black

Late in the film, Hal is in a hospital visiting a ward of children with severe physical deformities and disabilities. The hypnosis is gone. He sees them as they truly are. And yet, he sits with them, plays with them, and loves them anyway. He has learned the lesson without the crutch of perception-altering magic. For five minutes, the Farrelly brothers drop the jokes and deliver genuine pathos. Jack Black, known for manic energy, plays this scene with heartbreaking sincerity. It suggests that the movie’s heart is in the right place, even if its execution is botched. Shallow Hal

: Jack Black in his first lead role, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jason Alexander. He sees them as they truly are

Critics and audiences generally fall into two camps regarding the film's effectiveness: Shallow Hal Movie Review | Common Sense Media For five minutes, the Farrelly brothers drop the