Review of Filth and Wisdom (2008) by Tara H — 03 Jan 2010

This is quite a fun little movie, no masterpiece but a nice directorial debut from Madonna. Though set in present-day London, it seems to be inspired by her early years as a struggling artist in New York.

Some funny moments and best of all, great music - there were a few points when Eugene Hutz philosophised to the camera which I found rather silly and pretentious, but overall it was very enjoyable. I particularly liked Holly Weston and Vicky McClure's characters, and it did remind me of a more insecure, but exciting stage of my own life.

This is really for hardcore Madonna fans or people who have had similar experiences, while others will be merely puzzled by it - but despite the big-name director, it's essentially a smallscale, indie movie and on those terms it works quite well.