Dua Lipa coolly assesses a small army of suitors in Vincent Haycock's dizzying blockbuster for Training Season. The video sees the artist sitting in a café, attracting the avid attention of numerous males, who pile up against the window outside to get a glimpse of her, and occupy every other table. As their stares linger, the whole environment starts to shift, until the men get caught in a whirlwind orbit - much to Dua's amusement. It's the kind of big-budget spectacle we've come to expect from Dua Lipa, with cinematography by Rina Yang, seamless visual effects, a cast of dozens, choreography by Charm La'Donna (for Dua) and Ryan Heffington (for the cast) - and an utterly compelling performance at its core.
Rob Ulitski - 21st Feb 2024