What should have been; what could have been.

Rating: 3/10 (27 May 2014)

Seth MacFarlane writes and directs; and if you don't like his brand of humor...I'm sure he would probably tell you what to do with yourself. There comes a time when some guys wish that his childhood best friend and companion could come alive. Well, here we go. John Bennett(Mark Wahlberg) wishes his teddy bear Ted could come alive. Low and behold, a Christmas wish comes true and John and best bud Ted really become more inseparable. Oh yes, Ted can really talk; and he is not shy with his opinions on life and how John should live his. This juvenile movie is of course about the animated bear with the crude, foul mouth. "Potty" humor is nothing compared with more absurd and vulgar things that spew from his mouth. John all but cripples his life with his devotion to Ted; to the point he has to choose between his lifelong friend or to keep the relationship with his beautiful girlfriend (Mila Kunis)alive. The pervasive, sexual position and "poop" laden humor may be more than a bit much for some viewers. Definitely not a kids movie. And you had better like the music of Queen.
Sophmorionic, crude and lewd rated R. Yes, there are some funny scenes; but nothing to sustain a good belly laugh. Ted is voiced by his creator McaFarlane. Supporting cast: Giovanni Ribisi, Joel McHale, Jessica Barth and Matt Walsh.. Patrick Stewart narrates and there is face time for Norah Jones, Tom Skerritt and Sam Jones.