MOVIE REVIEW: Ted

Ted is one over the top comedy that pushes boundaries on its jokes, not surprising since the creator is Seth MacFarlene of TV's Family Guy, aided without the boundaries of television, the movie actually works and despite it's crassness and vulgarity, Ted is a slight variation of the typical Hollywood buddy comedy that we see but with a touch of sentimentality and a big heart.

John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) got to have Ted (voiced by MacFarlene), a talking teddy bear, as his best friend, as a result of his childhood wish. They grew up together, smoke pot and drink beer together but then John falls in love with Lori Collins (Mila Kunis) and thus the conflict begin. Will John ever be stuck with his best friend for life despite having a relationship with a woman she loves or can he handle them both?

From The Fighter to now Ted, Boston native Wahlberg is at his best when he's playing local. Kunis is ever reliable in comedies, as evidenced in That 70's Show and last year's Friends with Benefits opposite Justin Timberlake. Be also prepared for an unexpected cameo from one of Hollywood A list actors in a role that will take you off guard.

The movie shows us that at a point in life, we do have to grow up and make choices that make us responsible for ourselves. Beneath the crude humor, Ted teaches us life lessons that is entertaining yet enlightening. This for me is one feel-good movie