Wal-Mart: The Movie is a controversial, long-in-the-works, long-delayed American thriller starring Robert De Niro. The film, which has been in the works since 1954, was originally scheduled to open worldwide on July 3, 2007, much to the dismay of Wal-Mart employees, those critical of the retail chain, and those waiting in line to see Transformers. However, the movie was pulled at the last minute for a major overhaul. The film was originally slated to be directed by David Fincher, who was then dismissed in favor of Rob Zombie. Steve Buscemi and Samuel L. Jackson were to co-star.