Two movies out this week; two times I feel robbed. Come on, Hollywood.

Wolf Creek follows three college-aged hikers stranded near a national park – also the site of a meteor crash site rumored to short out mechanical devices. Miles from civilization, they accept an offer from a stranger for a tow back to his camp, where he promises a speedy fix for their car troubles. Beware the man who offers free repair services at midnight. And so the movie begins. Unfortunately, before that, the narrative drags the audience through the following:

1) Characters drinking and smoking at a party.
2) Characters diving into a pool with their clothes on.
3) Characters hungover, driving to Wolf Creek, and complaining about the effects of hard core partying.
4) Two of the characters thinking about kissing, then doing so.
5) Driving. Oh, boy, lots of time in a beat up car.

This story is inspired by true events. If it’s even close to what happened in Outback three years ago, all I have to say is someone belongs in jail. Like the director.

Here’s to a brighter 2006 in the movies.

Verdict: Pay per view on someone else’s credit card.