Ted

Welcome to our forum. This is a place for people to debate and rant about stuff. Enjoy!

Click here to register.

If you're already a member, you can log in here:

Pages:
1
2

Ted; by Seth McFarline
Topic Started: 8 Jul 2012, 10:06 AM (933 Views)
Yar	8 Jul 2012, 10:06 AM Post #1
Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #2,072 Joined: 15-Nov 2011	Oh my fucking god I never thought I'd be shedding a tear over the adventures of an animated plush toy, I am dead serious. This movie is pure emotions, you got love, hate, despair, laughter, depression, sadness, happiness, optimism - everything. Go watch it now you stupid sacks of shit!!!



lonellystemcell	8 Jul 2012, 10:29 AM Post #2
Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #875 Joined: 21-Aug 2011	Watched the trailer; looks really dumb.
	I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man.


Yar	8 Jul 2012, 01:40 PM Post #3
Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #2,072 Joined: 15-Nov 2011	lonellystemcell 8 Jul 2012, 10:29 AM Watched the trailer; looks really dumb. Believe me, that's just the trailer cliches a-la "Rob Schneider is derp-de-derp": the music stopping, the trailer moment, the most mainstream and unfunny jokes pre-revieled so that the morons knew in which places to laugh - no, the movie itself isn't like the trailer at all, trust me, it's worth a watch. It's Seth McFarline for fudge's sake.



JeffroTheMan	8 Jul 2012, 08:03 PM Post #4
Posts: 910 Group: Members Member #355 Joined: 20-Jul 2011	Yar doesn't have much credibility since denying that drugs cause chemical changes in the brain that are statistically linked to violent activity. But I'm a libertarian capitalist fascist fuck, so you know I'm trustworthy. I saw Ted today, and yeah. It was funny as all fuck. See it. The themes and character development weren't original at all, but y'know, for a succesful comedy in 2012, any character development at all is a good sign, in my opinion. Definitely worth shelling out good cash to see.
	"Should've been a soldier, I could've fought and died/ but there's no revolution, so I bought a bride." -Bought a Bride, Brand New


Superpig	8 Jul 2012, 08:14 PM Post #5
Super Pig Posts: 1,403 Group: Elite Members Member #2,437 Joined: 1-Feb 2012	JeffroTheMan 8 Jul 2012, 08:03 PM Yar doesn't have much credibility since denying that drugs cause chemical changes in the brain that are statistically linked to violent activity. But I'm a libertarian capitalist fascist fuck, so you know I'm trustworthy. I saw Ted today, and yeah. It was funny as all fuck. See it. The themes and character development weren't original at all, but y'know, for a succesful comedy in 2012, any character development at all is a good sign, in my opinion. Definitely worth shelling out good cash to see. This is coming from the guy who went to see Snow White with his mommy and daddy.



JeffroTheMan	8 Jul 2012, 08:27 PM Post #6
Posts: 910 Group: Members Member #355 Joined: 20-Jul 2011	And called it the pathetic piece of shit that it was. You fail.
	"Should've been a soldier, I could've fought and died/ but there's no revolution, so I bought a bride." -Bought a Bride, Brand New


Superpig	8 Jul 2012, 08:34 PM Post #7
Super Pig Posts: 1,403 Group: Elite Members Member #2,437 Joined: 1-Feb 2012	JeffroTheMan 8 Jul 2012, 08:27 PM I give it 5 stars and I think it is worth a second watch At least you are being honest. Edited by Superpig, 8 Jul 2012, 08:34 PM.



Mr.touchdown	8 Jul 2012, 08:41 PM Post #8
Posts: 180 Group: Members Member #1,240 Joined: 15-Sep 2011	Superpig 8 Jul 2012, 08:14 PM JeffroTheMan 8 Jul 2012, 08:03 PM Yar doesn't have much credibility since denying that drugs cause chemical changes in the brain that are statistically linked to violent activity. But I'm a libertarian capitalist fascist fuck, so you know I'm trustworthy. I saw Ted today, and yeah. It was funny as all fuck. See it. The themes and character development weren't original at all, but y'know, for a succesful comedy in 2012, any character development at all is a good sign, in my opinion. Definitely worth shelling out good cash to see. This is coming from the guy who went to see Snow White with his mommy and daddy. Superpig is just mad that his Mom and Dad hated him and sold him as fucking boy whore to the pedophiles that lived in the neighborhood for two bucks. But on the plus side superpig at least you know how to suck a dick even better then fucking Tara Patrick. Edited by Mr.touchdown, 8 Jul 2012, 08:42 PM.



Superpig	8 Jul 2012, 08:50 PM Post #9
Super Pig Posts: 1,403 Group: Elite Members Member #2,437 Joined: 1-Feb 2012	Quote: Superpig is just mad that his Mom and Dad hated him and sold him as fucking boy whore to the pedophiles that lived in the neighborhood for two bucks. But on the plus side superpig at least you know how to suck a dick even better then fucking Tara Patrick. I wouldn't get fucked at all if they didn't do that for me, I owe them thanks.



Taelôk	9 Jul 2012, 12:25 AM Post #10
Chess Noob Posts: 1,477 Group: Coffee addict Member #1,587 Joined: 2-Oct 2011	I'm seeing it tomorrow. Not because I'm particularly interested, but because I was invited by friends whom I don't get to see all too often. Edited by Taelôk, 9 Jul 2012, 12:26 AM.
	People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents. Andrew Carnegie My blog, dare ye click? Online meanderings and web-thought


Yar	9 Jul 2012, 02:55 AM Post #11
Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #2,072 Joined: 15-Nov 2011	JeffroTheMan 8 Jul 2012, 08:03 PM The themes and character development weren't original at all, but y'know, for a succesful comedy in 2012, any character development at all is a good sign, in my opinion. Definitely worth shelling out good cash to see. How was that poor character development - Ted is a very original character. Not because he's a teddy bear and he's rude and vulgar - that's just a comedic element - but because he's the only character who's thinking outside the box there. He is a drunk, he is a stoner - and yet he doesn't fall under the cliche characteristics common for such characters. In any other movie he would've been a burden for his friend what's-his-name, but in this one he is really helping him. He acts like a real person, he has good in him and bad in him, he's not a bad guy or a good guy, he is a very real person - btw that's what I liked about this movie, that it was so real: like, you know, a talking teddy bear is a big thing in this universe, and then everyone stops caring, and Ted is like a washed-up celebrity, it was all very realistic. Edited by Yar, 9 Jul 2012, 02:57 AM.



JeffroTheMan	9 Jul 2012, 10:21 AM Post #12
Posts: 910 Group: Members Member #355 Joined: 20-Jul 2011	Yes, magical talking teddy bears are very realistic, Yar. Go smoke another bowl and don't talk. Bad ideas come out when you talk. Quote: How was that poor character development While I'm all for having things put in my mouth against my will, words are not one of them. I said unoriginal, not poor. It was cliche'd, and predictable, not poor. Quote: because he's the only character who's thinking outside the box there Very little outside-the-box thinking happened anywhere. Where things were going (strictly speaking plot-wise) only were very predictable throughout the thing. Quote: In any other movie he would've been a burden for his friend what's-his-name, but in this one he is really helping him. Did you miss the first half of the movie? I can't think you missed out on the spoilers hidden for those who didn't see the plot of this movie almost in its entirety just from the trailers I can't think a big 'drugs-are-harmless' hippy like you missed the cocaine scene and how that caused John to, um, I don't know, LOSE HIS GIRLFRIEND THEREBY PROVIDING THE CENTRAL CONFLICT OF THE FILM. Jesus, drugs really can do no wrong in your mind. Basically, John and Ted are exactly like Dante and Randall, except Randall is a talking teddy bear that does drugs, and unlike Clerks, this movie gets a deus ex machina fueled happy ending. And yes, I will hold the 'drugs-are-harmless' position against you every time I speak to you, because it's stupid and annoying. Almost as stupid and annoying as your Russian accent. Edited by JeffroTheMan, 9 Jul 2012, 10:29 AM.
	"Should've been a soldier, I could've fought and died/ but there's no revolution, so I bought a bride." -Bought a Bride, Brand New


PoodieCore	9 Jul 2012, 10:30 AM Post #13
German douche Posts: 3,335 Group: Old Grumpy Nazi Member #705 Joined: 3-Aug 2011	A stoner teddy bear, Mark Wallberg and Mila Kunis? Hmm the only thing that could make this thing interesting is a chance to see Mila Kunis titties. Is there a scene in which we get to see her in a bikini? If not, fuck this movie.
	Best forum quotes: 1080Poop Intellectually this thread is like discovering a vagina for the first time. You're fascinated by it but scared of it at the same time. The scent is alluring and sparks something inside of you that gets a reaction. You poke and prod at it in inquisitiveness. "Is it safe to put my dick in here?" You ask yourself.


JeffroTheMan	9 Jul 2012, 11:35 AM Post #14
Posts: 910 Group: Members Member #355 Joined: 20-Jul 2011	No, but fuck the celebrity cast, it's funny as hell. Don't listen to the Russian.
	"Should've been a soldier, I could've fought and died/ but there's no revolution, so I bought a bride." -Bought a Bride, Brand New


Yar	9 Jul 2012, 11:37 AM Post #15
Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #2,072 Joined: 15-Nov 2011	JeffroTheMan 9 Jul 2012, 10:21 AM Did you miss the first half of the movie? I can't think you missed out on the spoilers hidden for those who didn't see the plot of this movie almost in its entirety just from the trailers I can't think a big 'drugs-are-harmless' hippy like you missed the cocaine scene and how that caused John to, um, I don't know, LOSE HIS GIRLFRIEND THEREBY PROVIDING THE CENTRAL CONFLICT OF THE FILM. Jesus, drugs really can do no wrong in your mind. Basically, John and Ted are exactly like Dante and Randall, except Randall is a talking teddy bear that does drugs, and unlike Clerks, this movie gets a deus ex machina fueled happy ending. Spoiler: click to toggle He didn't lose his girlfriend because of the cocaine, the cocaine wasn't even a plotpoint, it was just a short comedic element. John loses his girl because instead of a boring upper class party he went to a place he liked and met his childhood icon with his best friend, which she just couldn't stand. I don't know if you've noticed this, but his girlfriend was acting as a complete bitch through out the movie - and it's HER who is changing in this film actually! It is she who is trying to change the person she loves and in the end she understands she likes him the way he is and shouldn't try to make forced changes in his life, didn't you get it? And by the way, Ted is trying to make things right, he is going away, he is a responsible person in the end of the day and is trying to make up for what he did wrong to John, did you miss this part also? JeffroTheMan 9 Jul 2012, 11:35 AM Don't listen to the Russian. I'm Ukrainian, but that's all right - I know geography isn't American's strong side. As well as thinking in general. Edited by Yar, 9 Jul 2012, 11:43 AM.



JeffroTheMan	9 Jul 2012, 12:10 PM Post #16
Posts: 910 Group: Members Member #355 Joined: 20-Jul 2011	for Yar Now that I read about it, aren't Ukrainians basically Russian slaves? Get back to plowing the fields! Other spoiler for Yar Sure, Mila Kunis changes in the movie. Her development isn't that original, either. Quote: John loses his girl because instead of a boring upper class party he went to a place he liked and met his childhood icon with his best friend, which she just couldn't stand. Clearly not the intent of the scene. John promises not to dick around with Ted, and he does anyway. John realizes he made a mistake, Ted realizes he shouldn't twist John's arm to do shit with him instead of her, and Mila Kunis (I forget her character's name) learns nothing until the end of the movie. Edited by JeffroTheMan, 9 Jul 2012, 12:11 PM.
	"Should've been a soldier, I could've fought and died/ but there's no revolution, so I bought a bride." -Bought a Bride, Brand New


PoodieCore	9 Jul 2012, 12:19 PM Post #17
German douche Posts: 3,335 Group: Old Grumpy Nazi Member #705 Joined: 3-Aug 2011	The teddy bear is an irresonsible, immature and hedonistic piece of shit that constantly gets the main character in trouble. You don't have to be a genius to figure that out, because it can already be seen in the trailer. The plot of this movie is anything but original. How many movies have there already been in which the protaganist has to decide between his immature shit pal from the past and his girlfriend? A million times. The only difference is here that this shitty generic immature pal from the past is a teddy bear. How fucking funny and original...
	Best forum quotes: 1080Poop Intellectually this thread is like discovering a vagina for the first time. You're fascinated by it but scared of it at the same time. The scent is alluring and sparks something inside of you that gets a reaction. You poke and prod at it in inquisitiveness. "Is it safe to put my dick in here?" You ask yourself.


Yar	9 Jul 2012, 12:21 PM Post #18
Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #2,072 Joined: 15-Nov 2011	JeffroTheMan 9 Jul 2012, 12:10 PM Other spoiler for Yar John promises not to dick around with Ted, and he does anyway. Spoiler: click to toggle Yeah, his girlfriend makes him promise to her not to see his best friend he basically knew his whole life. If that's not being a bitch - I don't know what is. And also, Ted wasn't twisting John's arm - didn't you get his monologue about taking responsibility for one's actions, when he comes to John's motel room, right before the fight they have? And yes, Mia Kuins learns nothing untill the end - but I think that's not the main point of the movie. Ted is basically John's childhood. In my opinion, the movie is about this letting go the childhood crisis many people must go through. John tries to let Ted go, but it isn't that easy. But, most of all, should your childhood be completely casted away, as John's girlfriend demands? Childhood is a part of you. It changes in the long perspective - like Ted changes: he doesn't stay an innocent little teddy bear, he's also a grown up now! That's the main theme of the movie I think: learning to live with your childhood inside without staying childish your whole life.



JeffroTheMan	9 Jul 2012, 12:56 PM Post #19
Posts: 910 Group: Members Member #355 Joined: 20-Jul 2011	@Poodie- original, no, and I've said as much from the start, but take my word, it is a funny movie. You just have to go into it without wanting to hate it. Spoiler: click to toggle Quote: And also, Ted wasn't twisting John's arm It's a little of both. Ted does his monologue about taking responsibility, big ol fight scene, and then Ted takes responsibility for his half in pushing John and Mila Kunis apart. It's more nuanced (though not much) than simply 'Mila Kunis is a bitch.'
	"Should've been a soldier, I could've fought and died/ but there's no revolution, so I bought a bride." -Bought a Bride, Brand New


Yar	9 Jul 2012, 01:09 PM Post #20
Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #2,072 Joined: 15-Nov 2011	JeffroTheMan 9 Jul 2012, 12:56 PM Spoiler: click to toggle It's more nuanced (though not much) than simply 'Mila Kunis is a bitch.' Spoiler: click to toggle And that's the beauty of it - every character acts and thinks like a real person. Sure, I may or may not criticize Mila Kuni's actions, but she also has her motivation, she's tired of being 'that chick dating that guy with the bear', her colleagues talk behind her back, her boss is hitting on her, she wants to show them John isn't a loser. But, on the other hand, she starts wanting it so much she forgets about what John wants and becomes a ball-clipper.



1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)

Create a free forum in seconds. Learn More · Sign-up for Free
Go to Next Page
« Previous Topic · Films & Television · Next Topic »

Pages:
1
2