The sequel to the high-grossing 2012 comedy flick "Ted" about a teddy bear who comes to life and exhibits crude antics has ignited much attention owing to some jaw-dropping lines.
"Ted 2" is an irreverent R-rated film that dishes out crass humor that entertains many people, but maddens others. The "wickedly" hilarious sequel's best jokes are the simple, visual ones underscored by the bear's expressions, and credit goes to the main character animators, Los Angeles Times reported.
Cameo appearances by celebrities that include American football quarterback Tom Brady and Liam Neeson also sparked curiosity. "Les Misérables" and "Lovelace" actress Amanda Seyfried and Morgan Freeman have joined the sequel's cast as lawyers.
Ted, the cute-looking computer-animated teddy bear voiced by "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane, is the protagonist in the sequel, but he is far from a regular, cuddly bear. Ted is a talking teddy bear with human-like desires, and even has a human girlfriend whom he marries. When Ted and his wife decide to have a child, the challenges, and the barrage of comic situations, begin.
Joining the uncouth bear in tossing around random jokes is veteran actor Mark Wahlberg. The 44-year-old actor reprises his role as John Bennett, Ted's best buddy. Wahlberg has starred in numerous films including "Rock Star," "The Departed," "The Lovely Bones," and "Transformers: Age of Extinction," to name some.
Wahlberg said he did his homework, saw how the original film fared, and found the script of the sequel really funny.
The actor cited that he does set limits when it comes to throwing punchlines, preferring not to utter anything that will be offensive to people with a different religion. Now a responsible husband and father of four, Wahlberg expressed that he identifies with the storyline, since he likes to cut loose and have a laidback time with his friends occasionally, News.com.au reported.
Overall, "Ted 2" has comic elements that are right up the alley of those who enjoyed the first film, and who trust the filmmaking approaches of MacFarlane.