Thursday, August 09, 2012

Ted (2012)




When it comes down to talking about Ted (2012) there’s one thing I can say without taking much risk of failing and that is: If you are a Family Guy fan, then you are likely to enjoy this movie.

It's quite obvious why I say this if you look at who  the director of this feature is…

Seth MacFarlane, the creator of the animated show, is the man behind the project, bringing some friends from the show into his movie. Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild – along with Seth himself – took care of the script, while the likes of Mila Kunis, Alex Borstein and Patrick Warburton – known for lending their voices to some of the characters – get to show their acting skills. 

But in the end, it all comes down to two characters. 

John Bennett portrayed by Mark Wahlberg – in another great comedic effort – and his teddy bear, Ted, to whom Seth MacFarlane gives his voice to. The chemistry is good, but the recurrent gags – such as parody/spoof , comedy inspiration and influences, fantasy moments and flashbacks – are the elements that really make Ted greatly enjoyable. With it’s silly humor, great cameos and sometimes inappropriate lines, Ted is well deserving of the good reviews it has received so far, however, I believe that the iMDB score is slightly over the top. A solid 7 would do…

Nonetheless, great to watch, especially in the company of friends!

Guaranteed to have a good time! 


No comments: