Plot

Superstar Vijay Kumar urgently requires a driver’s licence to complete his shoot on time. However, a misunderstanding with the motor vehicle inspector, Om Prakash, leads to a feud of sorts between the two. Vijay's ardent fan turns his foe as he insists that the hero must legally procure the licence like any commoner, which may take up to a month. But Vijay must leave for the US within a week. Will he bag the licence before he takes off?

Acting

Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi are the stars of the film, and they do not disappoint. Akshay plays Vijay Kumar, a superstar who has an image-conscious persona. He delivers his lines effortlessly and jokes around, even taking a hilarious jibe at himself. Meanwhile, Emraan Hashmi turns in a tight performance as super fan-turned-nemesis, Om Prakash Agarwal. He maintains the middle-class and humble man act even when doing heroic things. He struggles with Bhopali accent at times, but that does not diminish his ability to grip the role.

Cinematography

The film is shot well with the right amount of brightness, and the locales are aptly chosen. The sets and props are all in context, adding to the film's realism.

Direction

Director Raj Mehta manages to keep the first half of the film entertaining and breezy. He peppers it with hilarious one-liners that Akshay delivers effortlessly. However, the second half, which centers around the face-off between the two heroes, is not as high on humour. It's watchable, nevertheless, even if the parts that revolve around the licence test are a bit stretched.

Verdict

Selfiee is an easy-breezy watch, with some good performances and several laugh-out-loud moments. It is a 'good remake' that manages to capture the essence of the original. While the main leads shine, supporting actors Abhimanyu Singh as the fading superstar Suraj and Meghna Malik as the starstruck corporator Kamla Tiwari are more than impressive. Overall, if you're looking for a rib-tickling comedy over the weekend, this one could be a good pick.

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