JÄnis Locis
Very similarly to part 1 ''Ted 2'' is nothing more than a bunch of sex jokes and pop culture references mixed together. Not that it is horrible, it's just quite boring to be frank with certain exceptions of the occasional funny one-liners.A very easy to watch film, that definitely shouldn't be taken seriously as knowing the premise itself is already more than enough to determine where the story is heading. Have to give ''Ted 2'' some credit for having a couple of clever pop culture references and its ability to make fun of the concept of the film itself. I loved how they directly made fun of Amanda Seyfried even though she was part of the main cast, a good addition to the already reference and gag based blend.Overall, just an easy to watch, light comedy about a ridiculous talking teddy bear just like the first one, it isn't any different and if you have seen the first part, don't expect anything new here.
Muhammad_ND
When I saw they were coming up with a sequel for "Ted", I was, well, not exactly looking forward to more of the raunchiness and overblown use of expletives. Here, they keep things colorful but manage to infuse some deeper thoughts and emotions to give it a stronger heart, and the results are successful.Opening with Ted's wedding and the absurdity behind such a relationship, MacFarlane throws in a magnificent reminder of what cinema can be, with a musical number that explodes with creativity and is a great tribute to some of cinema's golden days. Berkeley is back in full color, and it's a lot of fun. From that moment on, we know "Ted 2" si going beyond constant sexual references, and this time we will be dealing with the problems with being rejected, being an outsider, feeling disrespected, and most importantly, treated like an object.There are references to contemporary issues all the times, and the fun thing in the movie is that challenges the audience to use both their brains and their hearts, without forgetting whose dialogue is used to convey these ideas. Ted and company are not delicate, and they love booze, drugs, and trashy comebacks. It's that this time, they're not the spotlight. It's not a cute transformation, just a softer incarnation of what the characters have been. Yes, there is stupidity, but it's not overwhelming like it was in the original. Instead it is used in layers, and within references to other classic films, characters, and important political issues. Yes, there are offensive words, but there is a stronger heart here.We have attorneys of all types, and we see how each kind is well, not perfect, and that makes the movie fun, and even a reference to Freeman's voice reminds us how wonderful an asset to cinema for the last 30 years. We can also see some stabs at pop culture, throughout their visit to the comic convention which reminds us of how fickle a civilization is, and how we take so much for granted.Ted might be stuffed animal that came to life through love, and though he learned some subversive and impolite manners along the way, he has a strong bond to those he loves and respects. He's more of a human than some of the characters in the audience, and this time his message is mirroring contemporary situations, and some people might not be comfortable with the idea. It's funny how love, even with Ted's perspective, can conquer it all and still wink at us while it happens.It's not a perfect movie, but a sure improvement over the original. I'm still amazed at how real his expressions are. I have seen Oscar winning actors who can't even come close to showing emotions the way this bear did.
agostino-dallas
It is creative...it is outrageously funny and so not politically correct1 It has like any movies moments of pure comedy art and moments you realize the director screwed up. I had a ball watching Ted-2 but I think Ted-1 was of course much more spontaneous and sequels are sequels. They are OK but they also need to pay the bills and if creativity is not happening again, just stuff a lot of clichés in the movies and finish the freaking thing. I wish Ted was around when I was like 10, 12...it wasn't. The closest thing I remember being politically incorrect and funny was the movie Airplane-II, back in 1982. I think there is opportunity to Ted-3 but it has to be bold enough to mock politicians; religion and society again!
