Ted

A lonely young boy named John Bennett wishes his beloved teddy bear, Ted, would come to life. Miraculously, his wish comes true, and Ted becomes his best friend. Twenty-seven years later, John, now an adult, still lives with the foul-mouthed, pot-smoking teddy bear, much to the chagrin of his girlfriend, Lori. As their relationship strains, John must decide whether to grow up and let go of his childhood fantasy or continue living in a perpetual state of immaturity with Ted.

Ted was a commercial success and generally received positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, MacFarlane's voice work, and the blend of raunchy comedy with heartfelt moments. Some critics found the humor to be repetitive or offensive, but overall, it was considered a surprisingly effective and charming comedy.

• Praised for its unexpected heart and effective blend of raunchy humor with genuine emotion.
• Seth MacFarlane's voice performance as Ted was a standout element, bringing the animated bear to life.
• Some reviewers found the jokes to be hit-or-miss, with a tendency towards the offensive, but many found it hilariously crude.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's laugh-out-loud comedy, especially the witty dialogue and the unique premise of a living teddy bear. Many viewers appreciated Mark Wahlberg's performance and the chemistry between him and the animated Ted. Some, however, found the humor to be overly vulgar or juvenile, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Everybody Needs a Best Friend".

The voice of Ted, Seth MacFarlane, also created the animated series 'Family Guy', and the animation style of Ted was inspired by the animation from 'Family Guy'.