If you enjoy Family Guy, then the knowledge that Seth McFarlane has written and directed this film should be enough. Family Guy can be odd at times, but when its on a roll, it is without a doubt one of the funniest cartoon shows of all time. The Simpson's can leave you panting at the plot twists and general story telling methods, while South Park will try its best to shock. But Family Guy has the potential to be jaw dropping - with its audacity, great characterizations and convincing story tellings. It is Family Guy that sets the standards now.
Or you could absolutely hate the show, and think its got nothing except foul mouthed comments and a steady stream of fart jokes. In which case, you might not enjoy Ted so much.
Ted is about a teddy bear that comes to life upon the wish of nine-year old John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg). Fast forward 26 years, the two still live together, though neither seems to have grown up. John works at a small time car rental company, spends his free time watching Flash Gordon, while being in a long term relationship with the smart, charismatic, and extremely beautiful Mila Kunis. Ted, in serious need of a dry clean, is still there.
Ted grew up a child celebrity (Being a live teddy bear and all) and partied hard. But like many stars, now he's drinking hard and smoking pot, and in desperate need of a job. John is there the entire time trying to get both their lives in order and we have a perfect setting for a Western - the guy who needs to grow up to get the girl.
McFarlane gets the plot going, but doesn't really know what to do with it in the end. Ted is like Brian the dog, completely human. He prevents John from reaching his potential, but is still the pinnacle of loyalty. Like Nick Frost in Sean of the Dead. The subplot of Giovanni Ribisi as the creepy stalker dancing to "I think we're alone now" had me rolling on the floor for awhile, but only because Ribisi's character is so disturbing.
Ted is brilliantly funny, has several pop culture references, excellent cameo's (Norah Jones can swear...!?) and a has a decent script. I do think Wahlberg may be too ripped to be beaten up by a teddy bear, but he's a natural for the role and manages transcend the films central gimmick.
My recommendation: Definitely watch the film.
Or you could absolutely hate the show, and think its got nothing except foul mouthed comments and a steady stream of fart jokes. In which case, you might not enjoy Ted so much.
Ted is about a teddy bear that comes to life upon the wish of nine-year old John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg). Fast forward 26 years, the two still live together, though neither seems to have grown up. John works at a small time car rental company, spends his free time watching Flash Gordon, while being in a long term relationship with the smart, charismatic, and extremely beautiful Mila Kunis. Ted, in serious need of a dry clean, is still there.
Ted grew up a child celebrity (Being a live teddy bear and all) and partied hard. But like many stars, now he's drinking hard and smoking pot, and in desperate need of a job. John is there the entire time trying to get both their lives in order and we have a perfect setting for a Western - the guy who needs to grow up to get the girl.
McFarlane gets the plot going, but doesn't really know what to do with it in the end. Ted is like Brian the dog, completely human. He prevents John from reaching his potential, but is still the pinnacle of loyalty. Like Nick Frost in Sean of the Dead. The subplot of Giovanni Ribisi as the creepy stalker dancing to "I think we're alone now" had me rolling on the floor for awhile, but only because Ribisi's character is so disturbing.
Ted is brilliantly funny, has several pop culture references, excellent cameo's (Norah Jones can swear...!?) and a has a decent script. I do think Wahlberg may be too ripped to be beaten up by a teddy bear, but he's a natural for the role and manages transcend the films central gimmick.
My recommendation: Definitely watch the film.
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