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Movie Review: ‘Ted’ is a Bear-el of Laughs
Wahlberg, Kunis conjure up some fun.
A warning to south suburban parents: This is an R-rated comedy featuring a foul-mouthed, beer-swilling, bong-huffing stuffed animal. It’s not a cute kids’ movie. The 7-year-olds you brought to the theater Saturday morning, and filled with popcorn and Coke for breakfast, are going to be scarred for life. This was proven by the way your daughter crawled onto your lap during a sad part of the movie. This movie also answered the question, “What do people do when it’s 100 degrees out on a Friday night?” They go to the movies (or they literally ride the storm out with REO Speedwagon). For adults over the age of 18, Ted is good fun, featuring a sharply written dialogue delivered by thick Bawstun accents. Even Ted the stuffed animal speaks with …
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