Da Bear!

Rating: 9/10 (19 January 2013)

Here are the bear facts: The comedy "Ted" is quite a treat, and it's one of the best "laugh-out-loud" comedies of 2012. Director Seth MacFarlane's concept of a raunchy talking bear is something that might sound silly on paper, but it's quite amusing on screen. "Ted" stars Mark Wahlberg as John Bennett, a Bostonian who as a result of a childhood wish, caused his toy bear Ted to come to life; too bad he did not have a Bikini Barbie. Consequently, the talking bear Ted becomes an instant celebrity as a result that he is a talking bear. John and Ted become best buddies throughout John's childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. John and Ted do all those things that guys do with their toy bears like smoke pot, rent hookers, get drunk, and talk smack. Lori, John's girlfriend of four years, gets impatient when she continuously observes that John is not willing to mature into a matrimony state mainly because of his man-child behavior with Ted. So therefore, John and Ted's friendship is put to the test. I will not divulge more on the "Ted" narrative because it is something you have to see for yourself; if you have not already. But let me tell you this in in a flash, the 70's sci- fi remake of "Flash Gordon" and its star Sam J. Jones play an important part in "Ted". Again, you just have to see for yourself, if you can bear controlling the laughter of this uproarious inclusion. "Ted" is MacFarlane's baby, and he excels in his hilarious scribe of the picture and his pinpoint direction; and I should also voice to you that he voices Ted riotously. Wahlberg proves again that he can depart from drama to comedy with ease in his performance as John. Mila Kunis was efficient in her work as Lori. And by the way, Mila could bear hug me any time! Like that's going to happen! But it was Mr. Jones, Mr. Jones, Mr. Jones, yes Sam J. Jones, who came out of nowhere to deliver the top "far out" performance of the picture. "Ted" delivers the bear necessities for a comedy to shine, so give it a bear chance. ***** Excellent