Review of Ted 2 (2015) by Rob S — 25 Jul 2015

I was hoping they wouldn't explain Mila Kunis' absence in the film as a divorce and was kind of angry when they did since John's relationship with Lori was the WHOLE POINT of the first film. As the movie moved along, however, it didn't seem as important, especially when John is explaining the failing relationship to the new female lead played by Amanda Seyfried.

I have to say I think this film made me laugh much harder than the first one did. And the amazing part about this is that while it was still funnier with random comedic bits (and sometimes cutaways like in Family Guy) it also had a much better (and slightly more complex) plot than the first. After Ted and Tammy-Lynn submit an application to adopt a baby, Ted's life is ruined once his case is reviewed and he is not considered a person in the eyes of the government. His marriage is invalid, he loses his job, and he cannot adopt a baby as he wants to, which also makes for a much more serious plot than the first movie.

I don't want to give away any of the comedic bits since this would spoil the jokes, but I really do think this movie has funnier moments than the first (and sometimes more disgusting moments). Also, the good thing is that the humor is spread throughout the film pretty evenly so you get good laughs every now and then instead of just at one or two portions of Ted 2. Some jokes do fall flat, especially when there is a reference to SNL (which doesn't have a very good cast nowadays anyway). If you want to know more about the comedic tone of the movie, just look at my review for "Ted," I'm not going to state the tone of the movie again if I don't have to.