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Jim Carrey Ditches 'Dumb and Dumber' Sequel: Wise or... Dumb?

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The public didn't seem too thrilled about a "Dumb and Dumber" sequel when we asked about it in April. Now it sounds like the project will never see the light of day. According to ETOnline, star Jim Carrey is backing out of "Dumber and Dumber To" because the studios behind it -- New Line and Warner Brothers -- aren't showing it enough love. He reportedly said, "I would have thought 'Dumb and Dumber To' was a no-brainer, after all it's implied in the title."

You might recall the unoffical sequel, "Dumb and Dumberer," but this was going to be a true sequel -- made by the same creators (the Farrelly brothers), starring the same actors (Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels). It was big news when Carrey signed on for the film, because the actor is notorious for refusing to do sequels. "Ace Ventura" is the only film he's followed up on, though rumor has it a proper "Bruce Almighty" sequel is in the works. Do you think Jim Carrey was wise to back out of "Dumb and Dumber To"? Or was it a dumb move?

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  • Cat 2012/06/21 01:03:41
    Wise
    Cat
    +2
    The first one was good. The second one was stupid. Smart man!
  • ♌βļąƈʞƦơșƐ3033♌ 2012/06/21 00:56:54
    Wise
    ♌βļąƈʞƦơșƐ3033♌
    +3
    It would have been terrible. He made the right choice.
  • gregaj7 2012/06/21 00:31:41
    Wise
    gregaj7
    +2
    One was bad enough. I recently watched "The Truman Show" (impressed with the ending), and found it an excellent metaphor for our world today, both of them.
  • Elz 2012/06/21 00:18:49
    Dumb
    Elz
    +3
    it wasn't dumb, but it would've been funny to see him another dumb and dumber movie.
  • wilsonmja 2012/06/20 23:00:02
    Wise
    wilsonmja
    +1
    Yeah.... Dumb and Dumber was a good movie, but I think it should be left alone especially if the studios aren't taking it seriously.
  • silverandgold21 2012/06/20 22:57:26
    Wise
    silverandgold21
    +2
    Sequels are rarely good
  • Nick 2012/06/20 22:35:22
    Dumb
    Nick
    +3
    That movie was HILARIOUS!! Probably the funniest movie I've ever watched. LOL
  • Dave0626 2012/06/20 22:23:05
    Wise
    Dave0626
    +3
    ...comes a time when we all must grow up!
  • Hebsi 2012/06/20 22:03:31 (edited)
    Wise
    Hebsi
    +2
    But I am a little disappointed. I was looking forward to it. But then again, I guess it's better not to potentially ruin the legacy of Dumb and Dumber with a sequel like other film series have.
  • FrozenHeart 2012/06/20 21:51:19
    Wise
    FrozenHeart
    +3
    It was funny but doesn't need a sequel.
  • Mercedes 2012/06/20 21:44:35
    Wise
    Mercedes
    +3
    Jesus. Everything has sequels these days. Leave the classics alone.
  • KingTez 2012/06/20 21:27:58
    Dumb
    KingTez
    +3
    Very dumb. His career is in the toilet.
  • Sperry23 2012/06/20 21:27:42
    Wise
    Sperry23
    +3
    The first one, Dumb and Dumber, wasn't all that funny, just dumb. The "unofficial" sequel was really bad. Best to bail and do something more along the lines of The Truman Show. BTW, a Bruce Almighty sequel has already been done. It was called Evan Almighty. But I guess that was "unofficial" as well.
  • mae 2012/06/20 21:26:34
    Wise
    mae
    +3
    i would pay to see a Bruce Almighty sequel.
  • Jay Victoria 2012/06/20 21:22:28
    Dumb
    Jay Victoria
    +2
    I meant to say wise.
  • Inquisitve Kat 2012/06/20 21:07:43
    Wise
    Inquisitve Kat
    +4
    Dumb and Dumberer was terrible, so I think he made a wise choice.
  • Jan Haskell 2012/06/20 21:05:59
    Wise
    Jan Haskell
    +4
    The idea doesn't appeal to me.
  • superangrymonkey 2012/06/20 21:04:18
    Dumb
    superangrymonkey
    +2
    How will he afford his yacht payment now? Batman Forever was terrible.
  • Lucy Krueger 2012/06/20 21:01:37
    Wise
    Lucy Krueger
    +4
    If the original movie sucks, why make a sequel out of it?
  • abubincrazy 2012/06/20 21:01:07
    Wise
    abubincrazy
    +2
    He must have read the script.
    The Farrelly bros should work harder on new material.
  • Mr.Hoodz the Truth Troll 2012/06/20 20:59:43
    Wise
    Mr.Hoodz the Truth Troll
    +3
    He's too old for that bs now. Anyway, they made a sequel already.
  • Tony 2012/06/20 20:43:39
    Wise
    Tony
    +4
    I didn't think the first one was that good.
  • Rubyking 2012/06/20 20:42:22
    Dumb
    Rubyking
    +3
    he would have been paid alot
  • kelly Rubyking 2012/06/20 21:00:24
    kelly
    +2
    Yeah, but there are many actors and actresses who care more about the reputation on their career more than the money they make. And I hate to be a grammar nazi but *a lot*
  • Rubyking kelly 2012/06/20 21:03:33
    Rubyking
    +5
    I'msorryfornothavingspacesbut...
  • kelly Rubyking 2012/06/21 14:43:55
    kelly
    XD
  • Fighting4U 2012/06/20 20:31:58
    Wise
    Fighting4U
    +2
    It would have been great 2 to 4 years after the first, but not now.
  • JohnT 2012/06/20 20:29:48
    Wise
    JohnT
    +3
    He is tired of dumb roles literally speaking. I saw that movie and went Duh!
  • Ben 2012/06/20 20:26:05
    Wise
    Ben
    +2
    If you're in a psychadelic mood, go to Jimcarrey.com.
  • kyle 2012/06/20 20:25:36
    Dumb
    kyle
    +4
    i would of liked to see him do this movie
  • AngelaDuke 2012/06/20 20:24:25
    Wise
    AngelaDuke
    +3
    I would have liked to see a sequel with Jim in it but he probably made a good decision. It probably wouldn't have sold very well and making a movie is a lot of work and time.
  • Dawny 2012/06/20 20:16:21
    Dumb
    Dawny
    +3
    You gave a blind kid a dead bird? HARRY, I TOOK CARE OF IT?!
  • caius madison 2012/06/20 20:13:30
    Wise
    caius madison
    +4
    The chance for a sequal to work best has definitely passed. Wise of you, Mr. Carrey.
  • Manster 2012/06/20 20:05:30
    Wise
    Manster
    +5
    An excellent idea, in my opinion. That movie was like "Zoolander" . A One trick pony that doesn't deserve to be brought back. Steve Martin should've did the same thing when he was approached about making a second Pink Panther movie.That was painful to watch!I wish Ben Stiller would back out of the plan to revisit Eric Zoolander!
  • krunchatize~me 2012/06/20 20:04:32
    Wise
    krunchatize~me
    +3
    Don't get me wrong, I love Dumb and Dumber, but if they made that it would be a fail.
  • wpsark_BN_0 2012/06/20 20:03:11
    Dumb
    wpsark_BN_0
    +3
    I guess he can pick and choose his parts any way he likes but I was I definitely hoping to see a sequel...Loved the first one and with Jeff Daniels and him, a sequel couldn't have been bad.
  • rusty lemonade 2012/06/20 20:02:19
  • President Camacho 2012/06/20 19:59:29
    Dumb
    President Camacho
    +6
    Too bad...would've been funny
  • AmericanVirus 2012/06/20 19:58:43
    Dumb
    AmericanVirus
    +2
    The fans would love a sequel, the dumbass teens would love it and think it was the first of many to come, the professional critics would have mixed reviews, and the everyday critics would give their standard "worst movie ever."

    All in all, it would be well received and I think Jim Carrey should reconsider.
  • ColourfulxRain 2012/06/20 19:58:37
    Wise
    ColourfulxRain
    +6
    I'd have loved to have seen a sequel, but its unlikely it would've ever lived up to the original. I'm sure Jim Carrey knows whats best.

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