
"Machete" is an upcoming action film directed by Robert Rodriguez and is set to be released in the United States on September 3, 2010.
Here is a synopsis:
The film focuses on Machete (Trejo), a renegade former "Mexican Federale". After a shakedown with a druglord (Seagal), Machete roams the towns and streets of Texas looking to do yard work in exchange for money. Michael Benz (Fahey), a local businessman and spin doctor, explains to Machete that McLaughlin (De Niro), a corrupt senator, is sending hundreds of illegal immigrants out of the country. In order to stop this, Benz offers Machete $150,000 to kill McLaughlin. Machete accepts the murder contract. As Machete attempts to assassinate McLaughlin during a rally, he is double-crossed and one of Benz's henchmen shoots him. It is revealed that Benz orchestrated the entire attempted assassination as part of a false flag operation to gain public support for McLaughlin's harsh anti-immigration laws. By setting up Machete as the patsy, the conspirators make it appear that an outlaw illegal Mexican immigrant has tried to assassinate the senator.
In regards to the most recent immigration law in Arizona, someone was very prophetic. I'm all for a good ol' shoot 'em up movie every now and then, but I must wonder if this is the wrong time to release a movie with this premise.
I have an idea for a movie:
Cordell Walker (Chuck Norris) a Texas Ranger is the enforcer of a new law signed by Governor Big Balls (Jon Voight). Cordell Walker along with sheriff Bad Ass (Robert Duvall) and Border Patrol Officer El Gringo (Andy Garcia) roam the land deporting illegal immigrants.
Of course I'm being extra whimsical but I think you get the point. This premise also would not be received very well. But I'd like to know what you think.