Posted on 06/24/2013 8:46:21 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Jim Carrey is refusing to support his new film "Kick-Ass 2" out in theaters this August.
The outspoken actor on gun control violence took to Twitter yesterday saying he couldn't back the movie because of its amount of violence.
I did Kickass a month b4 Sandy Hook and now in all good conscience I cannot support that level of violence. My apologies to e — Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) June 23, 2013
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. — Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) June 23, 2013
@TheTaint10 It did, over time. That's why my character doesn't use bullets. Evolution. — Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) June 23, 2013
Carrey slammed gun control opponents earlier this year in a "Funny or Die" parody of former NRA president Charlton Heston.
"Kick-Ass" comics creator Mark Millar was baffled by Carrey's comments. Millar took to his website in a lengthy message recalling the reason Carrey was attracted to the film was because his character refuses to fire a gun.
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His conscience is buoyed by an opportunistic moment of PR parody, that is informed only by how much revenue the film will produce.
It’s part of the PR campaign. “Dang, if Jim Carrey says it’s that violent it’s gonna be great!”
1. Suddenly start supporting liberal causes. ✓
2. Gratuitously insult conservative moviegoers. ✓
3. Take nonsensical public stands that draw attention to yourself. ✓
The payment he received for being a professional pretender is another matter. Them checks done been cashed.
But he’ll take the paycheck. What a washed up loser.
His assertion is extremely lame. He made the movie after Columbine and Va. Tech shootings. Why the sudden spell of conscience now? I smell an ulterior motive.
Sorry J. C. I don't buy it.
Somebody needs to remake "Max Headroom" - it could be even more topical these days.
Channel 4 resurrects Max Headroom [to promote digital channels]
Ohhh, he doesn't like what he has to do for the men that pay him, but he needs the money.
I know. Hilarious isn’t it. Biting the hand that feeds him. What a joker.
The suits have determined he is poison after this slinger song bashing heston. all his kooky causes came out.
now they want him to shut up. this is his BS excuse.
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