INDIANA JONES AND THE ALL-NIGHT MATCHSTICKS

ADVANCE word from Cannes regarding the new Indiana Jones movie is mixed.

It seems that if you go along expecting a bit of an adventure you'll get one - just don't expect a great movie to go with it.

But we really need to make up our own minds about whether Steven Spielberg was right to bring the character back after 19 years.

The first chance punters will get to see the 12A-rated film in Brum is on Wednesday night just after midnight when both Cineworld Broad Street and AMC Broadway Plaza will be up and running after the chimes.

But, before you get too carried away, remember that The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has been certified at 122 minutes by the BBFC so you might need some all-night matchsticks for your mince pies.

Add on the fact that the actual movie is unlikely to start before 12.30am if Paramount's instructions re ads and trailers are followed to the letter, then you may well find you are not able to return to your car until around 2.45am.

Important message here... remember to cover your car parking fee.

You don't want to go to all that effort only to be 'rewarded' with a ticket splat from a man with a hat.

Happy viewing wherever and whenever you catch up again with Mr Jones. And you know that you want to.