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Ted 2
2015 115 min United States of America R 18+
★5.8
Comedy, Fantasy
Director: Seth MacFarlane
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Description
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.
Budget:
$68M
US Gross:
$81.48M
Worldwide:
$215.86M
Starring
Mark Wahlberg
Actor
Seth MacFarlane
Actor
Amanda Seyfried
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2016
— Best Fantasy Film
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2016
Key opinion
Ted 2 is a polarizing sequel that divides audiences between those who enjoy Seth MacFarlane's signature brand of vulgar, absurd humor and those who find the narrative shift toward legal drama and melodrama disjointed. While some viewers appreciate the film's attempts to tackle themes of personhood and its consistent comedic energy, others criticize it for failing to replicate the charm of the original.
| Humor | The humor relies heavily on raunchy, vulgar, and juvenile gags that divide audiences between those seeking mindless entertainment and those offended by the film's insensitivity. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from an identity crisis, balancing between crude stoner comedy and a serious, often tedious legal drama about civil rights. | |
| Acting | Mark Wahlberg’s performance is viewed inconsistently, with some finding him authentic and others arguing he appears contract-driven and flat. | |
| Acting | The replacement of Mila Kunis with Amanda Seyfried is widely felt to be a detriment, with many viewers finding the new character miscast or lacking the original's chemistry. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is criticized for being uneven, with excessive dramatic segments and a runtime that feels bloated compared to the tighter original. |