Disappointed to see so much negativity

Rating: 9/10 (10 August 2012)

Any great movie is a movie which has a little something else hidden under the surface. Seth MacFarlane's Family Guy is a comedy which has just that extra bit more, and he translates this across to Ted with relative ease.
First, it's extremely saddening to see so many negative reviews commenting on the profanity in this movie. Yes, there is a great deal of it in Ted but as a university student, I can assure these people that the swearing is NOT what we are supposed to be laughing. Ted is a movie which offers a parody of conventional romcoms/bromance films. It is very sad if someone cannot laugh at a witty comment simply because they stop listening if they hear a swear word. Granted, the swearing in this film is a little gratuitous at times, but this is simply not a reason for writing off it as a film. Ted mocks the very popular culture which these negative reviewers despise so much, but it does so in such a manner that is itself a parody.
The plot isn't the most intricately constructed plot ever, but if you want to see that kind of film, go and see another film. Ted borders on the risqué whilst shying away from being too offensive and is a brilliant film to go and see if you're in the mood for something that doesn't take itself serious in the slightest. Even the premise, that of a beloved childhood toy becoming the opposite of its general perception, gives away the sheer lunacy of what is ultimately a very entertaining film, backed further by strong performances from Wahlberg, Kunis and MacFarlane himself.
If you can't handle a bit of profanity, please don't waste your time seeing this movie because there really is no point - it'll go straight over your head. Otherwise, sit back, relax, and let this movie take you on a memorable and entertaining ride through the inversion of every lonely child's biggest fantasy.