Not Your Ordinary Teddy Bear!

Rating: 9/10 (20 January 2014)

Who would have thought this film, Ted would be as funny as it is. Not a knack against Seth MacFarlane, but I didn't think Family Guy-like humor would last for two hours. But thanks to a hilarious, witty, though perhaps inconsistent script, this film is able to work and ends up being a likable comedy. This concept of girl vs. growing up has been done before a countless number of times, but not with a foul-mouthed teddy bear for sure and that gives this film some originality.
This is the first foray into film for Seth MacFarlane and for the most part, he makes a very good and hilarious film. John Bennett happens to be the most hated kid in Boston, so he wishes for a new friend. His wish is granted when his teddy bear comes alive. Now many years later, his manhood becomes put at test when he has to choose between Ted and his long-time girlfriend, Lori.
The acting is really good especially in spite of working with a puppet. Mark Wahlberg rarely works in comedy if at all and I think he does a good job in this film shedding his macho, tough-guy image here. Mila Kunis is good as Lori who desperately wants him to grow up. Giovanni Ribisi is a bit creepy as the man who wants Ted for his son. Finally, MacFarlane adds a bit of his Peter Griffin to Ted's voice which actually get it's own joke in the film.
Overall, Ted is a hilarious comedy though it may overstay it's welcome for just perhaps a few minutes. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the film and I laughed very hard. People may find this mean-spirited, but it's Seth MacFarlane we are talking about here. There are many references to Flash Gordon here including a surprise appearance. This is a good recommend for anyone looking to laugh. I rate this film 9/10.