Madonna..."Filth & Wisdom" directing debut labelled by critics as naughty & nice!

A critic at the Hollywood Reporter hailed - "Filth and Wisdom" - as a foray into "madcap raunchiness".

"Makes a handlebar moustache sexy," a writer at Variety chirped.

With Madonna at the helm in her directorial debut, 'twas expected.

According to the producers - "Filth" - is a hilariously sexy tale of three roommates who must delve into mischievous and naughty behavior in order to pursue bigger and brighter futures.

A Ukrainian immigrant, A.K. (Eugene Hutz) finances his dreams for megastardom by turning tricks as a role-playing cross-dresser.


His specialty is spanking naughty but nice men.

The neo-Nazi performance artist whips the privileged of London into a frenzy as he secretly pines for the object of his affection.

Holly (Holly Weston) is an aspiring ballerina looking for her big break while moonlighting as a pole-vaulting stripper.

In an odd-ball subplot - Juliette (Vicky Mclure) - scoffs drugs from her pharmaceutical job to launch her fuzzy dream to help Africa's youth.

The press packet was quite a teaser.

"The Feature "Filth and Wisdom" is every bit as erotic and playful - as it is poignant and touching - revealing the universal struggles we all face in our pursuits of happiness."

Well, until I slip into the theatre incognito to give "Filth" a gander, I'll hold back on any guffaws or cynicism.

In this instance, the road to hell, is paved with good intentions.