Directed by:
Seth MacFarlaneCinematography:
Michael BarrettComposer:
Walter MurphyCast:
Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Joel McHale, Giovanni Ribisi, Patrick Warburton, Matt Walsh, Jessica Barth, Aedin Mincks, Bill Smitrovich (more)VOD (3)
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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. (official distributor synopsis)
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I was looking forward to having some proper laughs. In reality, however, it wasn’t so great. I don’t know whether it was the movie that didn’t sit well with me, or its humor. I just watched the movie and the fact that everything except for Mila Kunis was unlikeable made me wonder when this comedy would end. It’s not completely bad, I did have a few laughs. But I guess I thought it would be more than just a few.
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Ted is a conventional American comedy with an unconventional main character in the form of a cuddly teddy bear who has no problem being crass with anyone he meets. It's a filthy, disgusting, sometimes quite funny, but very predictable and does not bring anything new for the table, which stands out only because of the fantasy line around the animated toy. The script was indeed peppery, and there were also all sorts of hints and cameos by various familiar faces. In short, for me personally, this was not the comedy of the year by any means, but I understand that many viewers were interested, amused and properly moved by this film
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I didn't promise too much about "Ted", but I was simply drawn to a poster where Mark Wahlberg and Teddy Bear were standing with their backs to the viewer and urinating in urinals with a bottle in hand. This is just the right type of humor that suits me. I wasn't mistaken because what was offered to me was an excellent comedy with some unexpected jokes, others well-developed, but above all, this comedy just works and offers every viewer to find what they need here. The bolder ones have truly crude humor that can shock the weaker-minded, but for fans, there is plenty of humor and also great references, such as the one to "Flash Gordon". When the melody of Darth Vader sounds from the phone as Wahlberg's girlfriend's ringtone, you can't help but smile, just like when the opening melody of the series "Knight Rider" plays when Ted calls. The film rides on pop culture references and allusions, where even current things are mentioned, such as the flop "Jack and Jill". There are truly a lot of references here, and in order for the viewer to truly enjoy the film, they must have some knowledge of various aspects of American culture. Someone who has never been interested in basketball probably won't understand Ted's reference to someone named Kareem. But there's much more to it than that. What pleasantly surprises is Mark Wahlberg's performance, whom I have recently had the pleasure of seeing in weaker films. In this case, he shines and is great as the character, and the moment when he sings is truly awful, and therefore also unforgettable. Cameos by Tom Skerritt and Sam Jones (portraying Flash Gordon), who is a really nice surprise, and Norah Jones in a great small role also please. In this film, humor and emotions are presented in such a cocktail that it shook me and I have to rate it really high. It was an experience for me, but it's true that not everyone will find the humor appealing, and the film is more for the chosen ones who are not afraid of a bit of rough humor and profanity. More: http://www.filmovy-denik.cz/2012/08/jane-eyre-ekologicka-afrika-cislo.html
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A romantic comedy crossed with a fairy tale and an action thriller. That’s a wild combination, but it’s also easily watchable thanks to the central duo. Ted fights against the embarrassing nature of its subject matter with the help of would-be adult humour, which proves to be truly mature and not blatantly politically incorrect only a few times (the two best jokes are delivered to us shortly before the credits roll). Though MacFarlane stages the scenes in a very sitcom-like manner (two seated characters conversing), he still manages to make excellent use of the combination of the teddy bear’s cute appearance and debauched nature. Thanks to that, some moments are ambiguous, entertaining and touching all at the same time. The genre shift in the last third isn’t overly disruptive. Furthermore, in order for the protagonist to finally grow up, he has to face a truly serious situation, which for him is characteristically not the risk of breaking up with his girlfriend (which he accepts with the attitude of “I’m a loser, so it goes”), but the risk of losing a lifelong friend and thus, in the figurative sense, of losing his connection to the world of his childhood. Unlike in other romantic comedies, the protagonist’s transformation from an unreliable slacker into a responsible partner isn’t definitive and irreversible – he is still leniently allowed to goof off, quote from Flash Gordon, take bong hits and timidly crawl under a blanket during a storm. Thanks to that, together with the numerous allusions, references and homages (including a bizarre quote of a scene from a parody that serves to demonstrate the degree to which John’s mind is infected with eighties pop culture), Ted is a perfect piece for analysing the ways in which Hollywood is ingratiating itself to a significant group of viewer made up of men who are not exactly young, but are definitely immature and refuse to grow up. 75%
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J.J. Abrams’ hard work on Super 8 was for naught. THIS is the true E.T. of the current young (pothead) generation. Some situations could have been exploited better, while some jokes fall flat and would’ve needed Kevin Smith’s writing to make them work. However, roughly an equal portion of the film is truly funny, original and bold, and what’s most important – Ted will really grow on you, which is the biggest success of a movie that doesn’t try to suck up to its audience.
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