Some call it a threat to freedom of expression, others a victory for terrorists. Either way, Sony's decision to pull "The Interview" - its $42 million, highly-scrutinized film that puts North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un in a bad light - from theaters before its Dec. 25 release has led actors and moviegoers alike to express their outrage.

Thursday's New York premier was scrapped, and stars Seth Rogen and James Franco have canceled remaining scheduled promotional appearances this week.

The decision comes as a group calling themselves 'Guardians of the Peace' crippled Sony Pictures Entertainment computers, leaking confidential documents, and threatened to unleash violence reminiscent of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Leaked emails revealed everything from botched films to celebrities being called "whores" and "spoiled brats."

In speaking with ABC, President Barack Obama urged that "people go to the movies," stresses that potential for attacks were "very serious." Obama's statement came as anonymous officials said the FBI had linked North Korea to the attacks. Retaliating won't be easy, given tense relations between the United States and the vilified country.

That didn't stop many from calling out the company for its cowardice. Here are Twitter's top 10 reactions to "The Interview" becoming a threat to national security.

OBAMA: "Americans should go to the movies." ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. I hope @netflix releases #TheInterviewMovie - we stand up in this Country

— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) December 18, 2014

The Dark Knight shooting happened at the premiere and it went on to do very well because we didn't surrender #TheInterviewMovie — Gavin McInnes (@Gavin_McInnes) December 18, 2014

I didn't love #TheInterviewMovie but I will defend to the death your right to see it. — Alonso Duralde (@ADuralde) December 17, 2014

Go and search out #TheInterview what if. #charliechaplin had given in to Hitler when he made #TheGreatDictator — Jandrew (@AndrewJackson26) December 18, 2014

I knew I should have bootlegged the flick during the screening. Damn phone battery. #TheInterviewMovie #SonyCaved

— Michelle Beadle (@MichelleDBeadle) December 17, 2014

Dear Sony Hackers: now that u run Hollywood, I'd also like less romantic comedies, fewer Michael Bay movies and no more Transformers. — Michael Moore (@MMFlint) December 17, 2014

I think it is disgraceful that these theaters are not showing The Interview. Will they pull any movie that gets an anonymous threat now? — Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 17, 2014

Sad day for creative expression. #feareatsthesoul — Steve Carell (@SteveCarell) December 17, 2014

America will NEVER give in to the demands of terrorists! (unless they don't like our movies in which case we will fold like a beach chair.)

— Danny Züker (@DannyZuker) December 17, 2014

TERRORISTS BEWARE: If you kill us, we will attack & torture indiscriminately. If you show people our emails, we will do anything you want. — Anthony King (@theanthonyking) December 17, 2014

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