no masterpiece, but no catastrophe either

Rating: 7/10 (13 July 2012)

this movie surprised me and exceeded my expectations. this movie is directed, written, produced, and co starred by Seth macfarlane. and while family guy may have been new and fresh and creative at one time, it certainly hasn't been as good today. so i figured since this movie was about a bear and a 35 year old man (mark whalberg) hanging out there would be random cut away scenes, characters that you see in family guy played in here, stereotypical characters, and i figured this movie would be taken way too seriously. but no there's only like two cut away scenes, the characters are actually in some ways relatable and it didn't take itself to seriously. it knew there story was stupid, and ludicrous and i wont say they treated it like one, but they knew what to put in and what not to put in. i was also surprised of how funny it was. there were some of the usual jokes to pop culture and a few other things they make fun of in family guy, but they put a twist on it and made it hilarious. mark whalberg, mila kunis, and Seth macfarlance were all great in there roles. Patrick warburton (joe in family guy) has a bit part. Ryan Reynolds made a surprise appearance. and flash Gordon. the real flash Gordon was in this film. it was a raunchy comedy that was filled with laughs all the way through. it through in some annoying cliques and the whole kidnapping thing was unnecessary. some of the jokes, were a little to over the top or felt forced in, but again its a comedy just for teens and adults and they treat it like one with no limitations like they have with family guy on fox. it was funny, fun, and an enjoyable movie. currently out in theaters. see it.