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#10 Ted 2012
As the result of a childhood wish, John Bennett's teddy bear, Ted, came to life and has been by John's side ever since - a friendship that's tested when Lori, John's girlfriend of four years, wants more from their relationship.
Director
Seth MacFarlane
Writer
Seth MacFarlane
Starring
Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane
John Bennett is a lonely kid that is not popular with his classmates. On Christmas one year, in hopes of making a friend, John wishes that his stuffed teddy bear would come to life. When he wakes up in the morning, his wish has come true. Many years later, John (Mark Wahlberg) has moved in with his girlfriend, Lori Collins (Mila Kunis), and his now grown up stuffed bear, Ted. Ted has become a common sight in the world. There is no more mystery and awe surrounding his circumstances anymore; he's just another guy.
Ted is a thoroughly funny movie, perhaps the funniest I've seen in a long time. If you're a fan of Family Guy and MacFarlane's common pop culture references, then this is the movie for you. I originally saw this at the cinema with a full crowd, and the atmosphere was phenomenal.
Some may say that Ted's voice sounds all too familiar. While I can hear the voice of Peter Griffin a lot of the times, it doesn't bother or hinder the movie experience to me. The genius about this movie is its simplicity. There is nothing special or awe inspiring about a talking teddy bear; but when MacFarlane puts Ted in certain real life situations, he strikes gold.
Ted is a true buddy movie. While the laughs strike hard and often in the first two acts, the story does slow down as it reaches the latter stages. I don't mind because we get an actual storyline that's been quietly brewing throughout the movie. The movie must slow down and take a step back to tell the story and make sure it leaves the impression that it's more than just an obnoxious comedy with no plot or direction.
You can pretty much guarantee that I'll be seeing Ted 2 when it hits theatres. I suggest you do too.
As the result of a childhood wish, John Bennett's teddy bear, Ted, came to life and has been by John's side ever since - a friendship that's tested when Lori, John's girlfriend of four years, wants more from their relationship.
Director
Seth MacFarlane
Writer
Seth MacFarlane
Starring
Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane
John Bennett is a lonely kid that is not popular with his classmates. On Christmas one year, in hopes of making a friend, John wishes that his stuffed teddy bear would come to life. When he wakes up in the morning, his wish has come true. Many years later, John (Mark Wahlberg) has moved in with his girlfriend, Lori Collins (Mila Kunis), and his now grown up stuffed bear, Ted. Ted has become a common sight in the world. There is no more mystery and awe surrounding his circumstances anymore; he's just another guy.
Ted is a thoroughly funny movie, perhaps the funniest I've seen in a long time. If you're a fan of Family Guy and MacFarlane's common pop culture references, then this is the movie for you. I originally saw this at the cinema with a full crowd, and the atmosphere was phenomenal.
Some may say that Ted's voice sounds all too familiar. While I can hear the voice of Peter Griffin a lot of the times, it doesn't bother or hinder the movie experience to me. The genius about this movie is its simplicity. There is nothing special or awe inspiring about a talking teddy bear; but when MacFarlane puts Ted in certain real life situations, he strikes gold.
Ted is a true buddy movie. While the laughs strike hard and often in the first two acts, the story does slow down as it reaches the latter stages. I don't mind because we get an actual storyline that's been quietly brewing throughout the movie. The movie must slow down and take a step back to tell the story and make sure it leaves the impression that it's more than just an obnoxious comedy with no plot or direction.
You can pretty much guarantee that I'll be seeing Ted 2 when it hits theatres. I suggest you do too.