In Memory Of
The actor also posted on Twitter, “I did Kick-Ass 2 a month before Sandy Hook,” referring to the mass shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut. “And now in all good conscience I cannot support that level of violence. My apologies to others involved with the film. I am not ashamed of it, but recent events have caused a change in my heart.” Carrey’s opinions regarding the film caused a big stir throughout Hollywood.
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Less Impressed
While some commended Jim for his strong character, and for speaking out against the issue, those involved in the film directly, were less than impressed. The creator of the original comic book, Mark Millar wrote an open letter following Carrey’s tweets. Mark claimed that “The fact that Carrey’s character refuses to fire a gun is something he told us attracted him to the role in the first place.”
Less Impressed
