LISA turns “Tarantino” into a full-scale action sequence, starring as a sharply dressed spy who fights her way through a hotel packed with enemies. Directed by James Mackel, the video blends choreographed combat, stylish fashion and playful cinematic references, giving the track a fast-moving visual identity that feels closer to an action short than a standard pop performance clip.
LISA steps into full action-hero mode for the “Tarantino” video, turning the song into a three-and-a-half-minute spy story built around speed, style and precision. Rather than keeping the focus on a single performance setup, the clip sends her through a hotel filled with threats, giving each new room and character a role in the unfolding mission.
The premise is simple: LISA has a job to finish and a flight to catch. That ticking-clock setup gives the video immediate momentum, while the hotel becomes a playground for both choreography and combat. Chambermaids, bellboys and kitchen staff all become part of the action, allowing the visual to move constantly between dance and fight sequences.
Mackel’s direction keeps those two sides closely connected. LISA leads coordinated routines with the hotel staff before the scenes shift into punches, kicks and rapid exchanges with the villains standing in her way. The transitions are slick rather than chaotic, making the combat feel like an extension of the choreography instead of a separate element.
Fashion is just as important as the action. LISA remains sharply styled throughout, reinforcing the contrast between elegance and aggression that defines the clip. The visual plays with the idea that she can look completely composed while moving through increasingly violent situations, giving the character a cool, controlled confidence.
The song’s lyrics support that image. References to long nails, guns, lipstick and power sit naturally inside a visual built around dominance and cinematic fantasy. When LISA sings that “it’s a movie,” the line becomes almost literal, because the video is structured like a compact action film.
There are also smaller pop-culture details built into the story. LISA briefly signs a limited-edition PlayStation DualSense controller for a fan, linking the clip to a recent promotional campaign she helped design. The product placement is folded directly into the hotel setting rather than interrupting the flow of the video.
The final sequence pushes the Tarantino reference further. LISA sends a message to her “favorite director,” who happens to be somewhere in the same building, but the red letter slipped beneath the door keeps its contents hidden.
That unresolved ending fits the video’s playful approach. It borrows familiar spy-movie and action-film language without trying to parody any single movie directly.
“Tarantino” appears on LISA’s six-track Press Play collection, following the lead single “SaWaDiKa.” With this video, she gives the project its most overtly cinematic moment yet — a polished mix of fight choreography, fashion and pop-star performance built around the idea of LISA as the lead in her own action movie.
