The 'Not-So-Critical' Critic:
on TED 2 (2015, 115 minutes, R)
The Quick of It -
When stepping up to the glass, decisions have to be made.
The dilemma this week - TERMINATOR GENISYS or TED 2. Normally, I would have
quickly decided on the action flick. But after seeing the last trailer for
TERMINATOR, I couldn't do it. I won't throw my opinion on what made me think it
could be a waste of time, but it was enough for me to jump ship - sorta like
Arnold jumping from the helicopter to smash his face into the blades of the
pursuing helicopter.
I have to say that after watching the sequel to TED, I'm not
sure which of the two was better, really. Seth MacFarlane's humor shines
through. You get your musical tributes, guest appearances, and the side humor.
(Liam Neeson's bit is enough to say this film is worth the watch!!!) MacFarlane
shows his growth in movie writing and longer story development. The
giggle-pacing is better and he gets you when you are least expecting it. If you
are feeling down, this will take all your sorrows away. Not sure the giggles I
would have had in GENISYS would have been appropriate. I think I made the right
decision.
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