OPINION - Arise, Short Kings! Why I have no fear about dating a man shorter than me
There is a somewhat bizarre mini-twist in The Materialists, which hit US cinemas last week. Dakota Johnson plays a professional matchmaker who falls for Pedro Pascal – a dreamy, handsome and tall man. His only imperfection is some scars on his legs. It transpires (spoiler alert) that he has had leg lengthening surgery, which added six inches to his height. Before that, he was a measly 5 foot 6. Leg lengthening involves a grim procedure where the patient’s femurs are broken and devices are inserted which slowly expand the bones. It’s still pretty unusual but growing in popularity each year.