Actor Jim Carrey says recent events, specifically the Sandy Hook shooting, have caused him to reevaluate the amount of violence he participates in on-screen.
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
https://twitter.com/LegallyBOD/status/348908062880444416
@JimCarrey can you explain more? You're basically saying you don't indorse kick ass even though you're a big part of it? Seems strange to me
— james – stay safe and keep others safe (@james_warwick) June 23, 2013
“@JimCarrey: I did Kickass a month b4 Sandy Hook and now in all good conscience I cannot support that level of violence. My apologies" WTF!?
— Pablo Carvajal (@ImCarvajal) June 23, 2013
Some think he should put his money where his mouth is.
https://twitter.com/DavidLBishop/status/348891697616388096
https://twitter.com/tommyboy9816/status/348907310917242880
https://twitter.com/DeaconDeath316/status/348911206385451008
But at least Carrey seems to realize that there could be a connection between violent films and real-life violence.
@JimCarrey very brave to come out with that, I hope you get that support form the film industry, most are good understanding people
— Timothy Dougherty (@mindtraps) June 23, 2013
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@JimCarrey you are the man!
— KC Monnie (@KCMonnie) June 23, 2013
We’ve seen that it’s not very popular in the film industry to call into question the on-screen violence.
Anti-gun activist Michael Moore endorsed “Django Unchained,” even though it was so violent it made moviegoers sick. He even made light of its violent reputation.
The director “Django Unchained,” Quentin Tarantino, completely lost it when a reporter dared to ask him if he thinks there could be a link.
https://twitter.com/ShadowFedora/status/348907452621807618
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