Although not as outrageous or offensive as Seth McFarlanes other brain child Family Guy, Ted, a story about a Teddy bear brought to life by a young boys Christmas wish, is a far cry from a family movie. McFarlane has brought his writing, directing and voice to his new venture and fans of his work won't be disappointed. The movie starts with a montage depicting Ted's rise to fame as the talking 
teddy bear who reaches celebrity status. But as the narration informs us: 'No matter how big a splash you make in this world whether you're Corey Feldman, Frankie Muniz, Justin Bieber or a talking teddy bear, eventually, nobody gives a shit.' Eventually John (Mark Wahlberg) grows up and it is in the present day we find them. Ted is no longer a celebrity and spends his days getting stoned and leading John astray. It is John's long suffering girlfriend Lori (Mila Kunis) who drives the plot, giving John an ultimatum. Its her or the bear.
teddy bear who reaches celebrity status. But as the narration informs us: 'No matter how big a splash you make in this world whether you're Corey Feldman, Frankie Muniz, Justin Bieber or a talking teddy bear, eventually, nobody gives a shit.' Eventually John (Mark Wahlberg) grows up and it is in the present day we find them. Ted is no longer a celebrity and spends his days getting stoned and leading John astray. It is John's long suffering girlfriend Lori (Mila Kunis) who drives the plot, giving John an ultimatum. Its her or the bear.
What Ted does is take the ultimate symbol of childhood innocence and turn it into a marijuana smoking, woman obsessed, potty mouthed lay about resulting in lots of laughs. And while Ted keeps the one liners coming, what really works about the movie is that there is real emotion involved. John is attempting to keep his oldest friend happy while maintaining his relationship with Lori. By focusing on relationships, growing up and compromise the movie gives you reason to care about the characters.When Ted is in danger you feel real emotion for the cartoon bear, because despite being crude and a bad influence on John his heart is in the right place. He truly cares for John and is never jealous or disparaging towards Lori even when she demands he move out. He loves his best friend and is ultimately still the caring and cuddly bear he was manufactured to be.
Overall Ted won't disappoint McFarlanes regular fans and has something extra for those not familiar with Family Guy. Obviously this movie wont be for everyone (with hooker based jokes maybe don't watch with Grandma) but with those of us who know what we are in for its a laughter filled two hours at the cinema
