News | 'Billy T: Te Movie' Review!

'Billy T: Te Movie’ is a ‘warts and all’ look at the iconic Kiwi entertainer, Billy T. James.

Acclaimed director Ian Mune, who directed the comedian in the 1985 film 'Came A Hot Friday', has put together a touching celebration of Billy’s life. Mune brings warmth, heart and a lot of laughs to Billy's story - a man whose appeal was universal and transcended race and religion, and whose ability to connect to his audience was at the very core of his magic.

In Billy’s world everyone and everything was fodder for his wicked sense of humour. While today’s society is often ruled by the politically correct, Billy’s fearless and refreshing outlook on life only fuelled his popularity.

A multi dimensional and gifted entertainer who could act, sing, and tell a mighty funny joke, Billy is also remembered in the film as a man who struggled with shyness and was a little naive in matters financial - but whose family and friends were the lifeblood of what made him tick.

For those who know little of the smiling Maori icon with the trademark giggle and yellow towel, this movie is a great introduction.

And for Billy's many fans, who adore his witty skits and remember his time in the spotlight, this movie provides the perfect opportunity to reminisce about a man who represented the times and whose spirit will live on in New Zealand culture for generations to come.

'Billy T: Te Movie' hits cinemas tomorrow, Thursday 18 August.

And if you're a fan of the man with the yellow towel, make sure you catch the ‘Billy T: Alive and Gigging’ special when it premieres Monday 29 August @ 8:30pm on Comedy Central!