Jim Carrey Turns His Back On ‘Kick-Ass 2,’ Twitter Gets Angry
Jim Carrey apparently isn’t a huge fan of his upcoming movie Kick-Ass 2. Unfortunately for the actor, he’s drawn the ire of countless individuals on Twitter.
If the Ace Ventura star was hoping to get people in his corner by speaking out against Jeff Wadlow’s sequel, then he was sorely mistaken. Instead, the actor’s condemnation of the film has caused many people to lash out on the micro-blogging site.
Before we get into that, let’s back up a bit. Jim Carrey recently announced on Twitter that he was withdrawing his support of the upcoming R-rated action flick. The tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary late last year have apparently changed the actor’s outlook on life.
“I did ‘Kick-Ass’ a month before Sandy Hook and now in all good conscience I cannot support that level of violence. I meant to say my apologies to others involve with the film. I am not ashamed of it but recent events have caused a change in my heart,” the actor said.
Kick-Ass mastermind Mike Millar responded to Jim Carrey’s comments with a post on his official website.
The writer explained:
As you may know, Jim is a passionate advocate of gun-control and I respect both his politics and his opinion, but I’m baffled by this sudden announcement as nothing seen in this picture wasn’t in the screenplay eighteen months ago. Yes, the body-count is very high, but a movie called ‘Kick-Ass 2’ really has to do what it says on the tin.
Curious to see what Jim Carrey fans think about his decision to withdraw support of Kick-Ass 2? Check out some comments below. If you’d like to read more, drop his name into Twitter search. Chances are you’ll have more than you’ll want to read in no time.
Jim Carrey refuses to promote KickAss 2 because of the Sandy Hook shooting? I bet he waited for the cheque to clear b4 making that decision.
— Chris Smith (@TheBoyInGreen) June 24, 2013
@JimCarrey You stupid tool!! So do you have a change of heart of all the WEALTH you are receiving from the film that 90% of USA won't see??
— Travis Chase (@desertpacker) June 24, 2013
@JimCarrey So are you going to give the money back? Or donate it all to an anti-gun violence charity? The families of Sandy Hook? Or…?
— mimeodrome. (@mimeodrome) June 24, 2013
It's okay for @JimCarrey to make money on a violent film, but he draws the line at promoting it? #fb #hypocrisy http://t.co/6DpOqUEetG
— Tom Fodi (@FodiTA) June 24, 2013
@JimCarrey Hey you two-faced maggot! Does that mean you are going to continue 'supporting' the giant PAYCHECK that you will get from it??
— Travis Chase (@desertpacker) June 24, 2013
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