I have no idea why I’ve never heard of this, but if there was ever a movie made for this moment in time, it would be MACHETE. Written by Robert Rodriguez and directed by Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis (who was the editor of Rodriguez’s GRINDHOUSE segment PLANET TERROR), MACHETE is a story about a renegade illegal immigrant hired to assassinate a corrupt senator, but who soon learns he’s been set-up and seeks revenge on those who double crossed him. The trailer is some grindhouse goodness, so much so that I fear the movie can’t possibly live up to it.

But look at that cast! Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba, Steven Seagal, Don Johnson, Lindsey Lohan, Cheech Marin. and Robert DeNiro as the corrupt senator! I’ve gotta say, DeNiro looks pretty amazing in the trailer, as does Danny Trejo in the lead as Machete.

It’s due to come out on September 3rd, which also happens to be my birthday. I think I know how I’ll be celebrating…

More on MACHETE: IMDb page | Popeater | Ain’t It Cool News (including a 720p version of the above trailer)