Review of Ted

Rating: 6/10 (21 December 2012)

I admit, I went into this movie with very high expectations because I love Seth MacFarlane and his ability to bring non-humans a human-like quality has proved to be comedic genius in the past. However, this movie fell short of what I had hoped it would be.
The character of Ted, and the story of how he came to be living and accepted in the normal world was intricate and enticing, but it's Mark Wahlberg that really brought the movie back a few notches. With most raunchy comedies (Pineapple Express, Hangover, Superbad), even if the main character is a total screw up, he is lovable to where you are rooting for him to succeed eventually. This movie made me resent Wahlberg's character to the point where I believed he deserved all the trouble he'd gotten into and hoped he never got out. His delivery of most lines were cheesy aside from the quick draw of female names from the trailer.
In fact, if it weren't for Mila Kunis as the saving grace, I would probably want my money back. Granted, Ted has some laugh out loud moments and adds some shock value as only MacFarlane can possess, but the overall picture lacked the staying power of what a true comedy movie should embody.
I might watch this again down the road, but it is not near the first movie I would grab when I need a laugh on a random afternoon.