Jeffrey Jung 19,680 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Jim Carrey doesn't think his new movie Kick-Ass 2 kicks ass. The actor is publicly denouncing the comical superhero satire's second outing, which opens on June 28, over what he claims is its heightened violence in the wake of the Newtown shooting tragedy that left 26 dead. The 51-year-old Carrey took to Twitter Sunday to share his thoughts on his new film, which he is now distancing himself from. "I did Kickass a month b4 Sandy Hook and now in all good conscience I cannot support that level of violence," he wrote. The actor later added: "My apologies to others [involved] with the film. I am not ashamed of it but recent events have caused a change in my heart." In the film, Carrey plays masked crusader Col. Stars and Stripes, who teams up with the titular hero to stamp out criminal lowlifes. Although satirical in its approach, the franchise's first installment was nevertheless overtly graphic in its depiction of violence, as it attempted to send up the superhero genre. Shortly after Carrey's Twitter tirade, the creator of the comic-book series that Kick-Ass is based on, Mark Millar, posted an extensive response on his website. "I'm baffled by this sudden announcement as nothing seen in this picture wasn't in the screenplay eighteen months ago," he wrote. "Yes, the body-count is very high, but a movie called Kick-Ass 2 really has to do what it says on the tin." Millar added that he "couldn't be happier with this picture" and gave props to a "magnificent" Carrey for what the comic-book creator thinks is "one of Carrey's best-ever performances." "Ultimately, this is his decision," Millar noted, summing up his thoughts. Carrey has been a vocal proponent of gun control, recently penning an impassioned op-ed in The Huffington Post that chastised critics who claimed that his advocacy of stricter gun laws ultimately won't have an impact on curbing gun violence in the aftermath of a slew of tragic mass shootings. "These horrific events are also an invitation for us to become more civilized and to deal with our addiction and entitlement to violence," the actor wrote. "Not to shut our eyes and ears and scream at those with a different opinion than ours to 'f--k off and go back to Canada." http://www.eonline.com/news/432863/jim-carrey-slams-his-movie-kick-ass-2-for-onscreen-violence-in-wake-of-newtown-shooting-tragedy?cmpid=sn-000000-twitterfeed-365-top_stories&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=twitterfeed_celebrities_top_stories&dlvrit=79438 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skibop!! 8,585 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Oh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakedbydubulge 252 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 wow he's 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libidinosa 2,756 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 This movie's going to be disappointing. Don't have high expectations, people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissxkiss_baby 5,756 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Omgsh, Do people really tell him to fuck off and go back to Canada because he believes in gun control? ....honestly the only reason I wanted to #2 was for Jim Carrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofi 17,143 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 wow he's 51 i didn't know either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero Kim Jaejoong 962 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 wow he's 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome 3,157 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 But it's been filmed already hasn't it? A trailer was already released a while back I guess it just means he wont be promoting the film when the premire date comes closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzuran 353 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Didn't like the first movie but when I heard Jim was on board I was looking forward to the second one. When I read the topic I thought he'd drop out of filming it, but I guess it is already pretty much done if it hits theaters the 28th, guess I'm way behind on this. Too bad he doesn't like it though. Although there are probably other movies in his filmography that deserves rejection more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h0neanias 13,516 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Jim Carrey: *stars in a movie* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rose 9,391 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 wow he's 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onetooth 4,117 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Never even heard of the 1st movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Soda 12,004 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Did he not see the first one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...... 3,962 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 didn't like the first one... had no plans on seeing the 2nd... but... i read this before...and people commenting, where i read it, and on twitter, seemed confused...even the creator it seems. They must have missed the part where JC said, he had a change of heart after the Sandy Hook shootings. Yes, he knew what he was getting into, and he knew what the 1st movie looked like...he even said as much... but the Sandy Hook shooting took place after he filmed it. I support celebs who don't just talk out of their arses... He lobbies against guns... not because it's trendy and gets him attention... but because he obviously feels strongly about it... like, for real...and for a celebrity to notice their own hypocrisy is so rare....even more rare for them to address it, and rectify it despite how it might affect their career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezebel 312 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 didn't like the first one... had no plans on seeing the 2nd... but... i read this before...and people commenting where i read it and on twitter, seemed confused...even the creator. They must have missed the part where JC said, he had a change of heart after the Sandy Hook shootings. Yes, he knew what he was getting into and he knew what the 1st movie looked like...he even said as much... but the Sandy Hook shooting took place after he filmed it. I support celebs who don't just talk out of their arses... He lobbies against guns... not because it's trendy and gets him attention... but because he obviously feels strongly about it for real...and for a celebrity to notice their own hypocrisy is so rare....even more rare for them to address it, and rectify it despite how it might affect their career. I could not agree more. Flawless comment deserves a LOT more +1s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrorpurple ���ムラサ゠695 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 no watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holke 2,349 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'm slightly sore at the writer from being way off schedule with his issues. I'll still watch the movie and support it because I really enjoyed the comics, regardless of how lazy the writer is. I don't mind a little violence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverLinings 22 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 didn't like the first one... had no plans on seeing the 2nd... but... i read this before...and people commenting, where i read it, and on twitter, seemed confused...even the creator it seems. They must have missed the part where JC said, he had a change of heart after the Sandy Hook shootings. Yes, he knew what he was getting into, and he knew what the 1st movie looked like...he even said as much... but the Sandy Hook shooting took place after he filmed it. I support celebs who don't just talk out of their arses... He lobbies against guns... not because it's trendy and gets him attention... but because he obviously feels strongly about it... like, for real...and for a celebrity to notice their own hypocrisy is so rare.... even more rare for them to address it, and rectify it despite how it might affect their career. This. The best example of hypocrisy is Johnny Depp who after all the praises for France and bashing of the US, packed his stuff and went home after the French tax system was raised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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