
Variety
A predictably irreverent satire that's sweeter and, sadly, less funny than you might expect.
Full reviewKing of American animated comedy Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy) makes his cinematic debut with this R-rated comedy about one man and his foul-mouthed teddy bear. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis.
John (Wahlberg) has an unusual best pal - his cherished teddy bear (voiced by MacFarlane) who came to life as the result of a childhood wish, has refused to leave his side ever since, and shares John's enthusiasm for smoking weed and watching Flash Gordon. But when John fears losing his long-time girlfriend Lori (Kunis), he attempts to rid himself of his slacker lifestyle and jump into adulthood, a decision that doesn’t bode well with Ted.
Meanwhile, a creepy father (Giovanni Ribisi, Avatar) and his demanding son express an unhealthy interest in the talking teddy bear…
LessA predictably irreverent satire that's sweeter and, sadly, less funny than you might expect.
Full reviewThe sin of "Ted" is not that it is offensive but that it is boring, lazy and wildly unoriginal.
Full reviewThe plot of is fairly standard but greatly embellished by MacFarlane's ability to establish comic situations and keep them building.
Full reviewTo fully appreciate "Ted," it's best to simply forgive its bad behavior upfront and save any apologies for liking it until later. Sorry.
Full reviewNot too many films serve up laughs that just keep on rolling with regularity from beginning to end, but Seth MacFarlane's directorial debut does so and without any feeling of strain.
Full reviewAn incongruously cute interspecies buddy comedy that's powered alternately by the pixie dust of boyhood imagination and the ruder, cruder urges of adolescence.
Full reviewTed is available to stream in New Zealand now on Netflix and Prime Video and Apple TV.
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