Ted

5.5

You get exactly what you see here. Re-hashed dick and fart jokes from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Aside from bringing anything new to comedy, it functions well and hits all its marks. Romance, action, comedy; this one's got it all. For a story about a talking bear, the film itself is rather bland. Some jokes completely miss their mark (creepy father and son duo) but some expected one-liners are chuckle-worthy. All the main players pull their weight and prove that MacFarlane is a competent director. The bear animation stands out as the film's most noteworthy achievement, really bringing the R-rated ticket bait to life. The film relishes in straightforward comedy and spends its running time playing it safe. A middle-of-the-road movie that doesn't ask for much and doesn't give back much in return. And for most, that's just fine.