BLU-RAY REVIEW

Ted 2

Featured In Issue 202, December 2015

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Sound5
WSR Score3
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(Studio/Distributor):
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number):
61142614
(MPAA Rating):
Not Rated / R
(Rating Reason):
(Retail Price):
$34.98
(Disc Type):
Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
(Widescreen Edition):
Yes
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(Running Time In Minutes):
126/117
(Color Type):
Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access):
Yes
(Closed Captioned):
Yes
(Regional Coding):
A
(Theatrical Year):
(Theatrical Release):
Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release):
(Disc Release Date):
12/15/2015
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(Director):
Seth MacFarlane
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DTS HD High Resolution 5.1
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Ted 2 finds John (Wahlberg) dejected after a speedy marriage and divorce, while Ted's romance with co-worker Tami-Lynn (Barth) is full-speed ahead after a dream wedding. But when the pair tries to adopt a child, they are stunned by the government's contention that Ted (voice of Seth MacFarlane) is not a person. With the help of John and newly minted lawyer (and longtime weed aficionado) Samantha L. Jackson (Seyfried), the couple goes to all ends to fight the system for Ted's legal personhood. (Gary Reber)

Both the theatrical R-Rated version (01:55:34) and the Unrated version (02:05:50) are available. Special features include commentary with Seth MacFarlane, Jessica Barth, and Writers Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild; seven deleted scenes (HD 04:24); a gag reel (HD 02;39); four featurettes: A Giant Opening Dance Number (HD 08:48), Thunder Buddies 4 Lyfe (HD 07:28), Roadtripping (HD 08:51), and Creating Comic-Con (HD 14:47); Cameo Buddies; upfront previews; and an UltraViolet digital copy.

The 2.40:1 1080p AVC picture was photographed digitally in Panavision® with the Sony CineAlta F65 camera system. The picture exhibits pristIne imagery. Resolution is excellent, with fine detail exhibited throughout in facial features, hair, clothing, bear cloth, and object texture. The detail impresses both in foregrounds, backgrounds, and overheads. Contrast is well balanced with deep, solid blacks and shadow delineation. The color palette is vividly rich with warm hues that often pop, such as the exhibit hall and associated characters at the Comic-Con convention. Fleshtones are naturally rendered. This is a superb picture with excellent color fidelity, contrast, and resolution. (Gary Reber)

The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack sounds crisp and dynamic, with excellent fidelity. The music is presented as orchestral segments, jazz, and pop. All are beautifully recorded with superb dynamics and natural bass extension. While the other sound elements are mostly frontal focused, the music extends aggressively from the wide soundstage to the surrounds. Atmospherics and sound effects, such as gunshots and an explosion, are convincing and realistic sounding, but it is the music that scores. Dialogue is perfectly clear and generally well integrated spatially. This is a great-sounding soundtrack with great fidelity and natural dynamics. (Gary Reber)