Ted

Seth MacFarlane has conquered television as creator of three successful animated shows. He now takes on the big screen as the director of a live action film.
I have been a fan of Seth MacFarlane for many years now, since 'Family Guy' first came on television. His style of comedy has an edge to it that I really liked. Much like 'South Park', 'Family Guy' could push boundaries as far as what was acceptable in terms of humour. He was also able to parody other film and TV shows so cleverly. Something I think that has improved as the show goes on. So I was very excited when it was announced that he was going to make his first feature film.
This is definitely a Seth MacFarlane film. It is very much in his style of comedy. I think that there is prevailing culture out there of men who have not grown up. Many comedies are being released about men who still act like children. I think because many guys (and girls) are staying at home longer and longer these days, there is a sense that people are clinging onto their childhoods longer than they used to. That idea has manifested itself into the form of a bear in this film. Seth and his co-writers have done a very good job of creating the idea that a teddy bear could come to life and how something like this would be accepted. I love how Ted has become like a parody of a former child star. A concept that is referenced a few times in the film.    People in the film accept Ted as a talking teddy bear and don't really question how weird that is. John's parents do freak out at first but soon accept it. A few people have mentioned the odd subplot with the guy and his kid who want to buy Ted. I think that is a great example of how bad things would get if Ted were real.  The film is also full of some hilarious pulp culture references that always permeate Seth's work. His references to 'Flash Gordon' are really funny. My favourite moment in the film is a scene which is a parody of a parody. I love that kind of comedy.  
Mark Wahlberg is fast becoming one of the best actors working today. He is so diverse in his roles. He can go from heavy drama to light comedy so easily. Mark is hilarious in this film and seems to be having so much fun playing opposite a teddy bear. Mila Kunis has the straight person role so does not have many funny moments as such but is still really sweet. She does have one hilarious scene when she has to clean up after Ted has some 'friends' over. As he has proven on 'Family Guy' with the numerous characters he has played, Seth MacFarlane is a skilled voice over artist. He has managed to make Ted distinctive enough from all the other characters he has played. Giovanni Ribisi once again plays a creepy role but he is quite funny so you don't seem to mind. There are several other cameo appearances which add to the fun of the film. My only one disappointment was that Seth Green was unable to make an appearance, seeing as all the other members of the Griffin family make an appearance.
Definitely a film for fans of Seth MacFarlane. But I think non fans can get a great deal of enjoyment out of it as well. One of the funniest films I have seen in a long time.