This sequel starts with the talking teddy getting married and his best friend (Mark Wahlberg) down in the dumps. When they’re riffing thru their irreverent gags (bodily functions, racial and sexual jibes, liberal four-letters), it’s plenty funny. Unfortunately, the plot revolves around Ted’s fight to be legally recognized as a human, which pulls things in a more serious and less amusing direction. There’s still a cheeky energy throughout, but fewer of the jokes are original and land a laff. NOTE: Stay thru the credits to see the outcome of an earlier cameo.

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