Conventional but funny

Rating: 6/10 (27 July 2012)

If you like Seth Macfarlane humour you'll like this film, simple as that.In his first feature film, Mark Wahlberg plays John Bennett at a time in his life when his childhood friend, Ted, creates a rift between John and his girlfriend played by Mila Kunis. There's no cinematic risks taken, just Seth Macfarlane humour with attempts at being touching.
The jokes are spread wide, with modern jabs and many throwbacks. Some hit hard, some don't, and some I found to go too far (one 9/11 joke is horribly distasteful).
The film overs many cameos of varied success levels, probably a product of the Macfarlane name.
While acting isn't the draw here, everything is sufficient, and Giovanni Ribisi's creepy dad character is hilarious and steals his scenes.
Ted can be a fun film if you let it. Most people probably are less sensitive than I when it comes to potty humour. Also there's a fair- sized twist at the end, but it's funny that the 'I do what I want' Macfarlane can't stick to his guns with it.
6.5/10