Rihanna: Russian Roulette (Video Premiere)

by Bradley Stern
filed under: Anthony Mandler, Rihanna, Video Premiere


Video courtesy of Rap-Up.

Today has simply been Rihannoir overload.

Tonight, we’ve got the Anthony Mandler-directed video for “Russian Roulette,” a murderous blend of modern noir, seduction, and a whole lot of gun play.

I am in L-O-V-E with the video. Everything about it–from the concept, to the cinematography, to the execution (literal and otherwise!)–is right on target. Can she do no wrong with this album campaign?

All in favor of letting Mandler direct the rest of RiRi’s videos, say “Ella-ella-ay-ay.”

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  • Cyber

    The underwater scenes are stunning.

  • http://musicsmania.com/ russian roulette rihanna

    she looks beautiful but the video is a lil bit to dramatic for me, but hey whatever lol,

  • Alice

    I adore Rihanna and her music, but I hate this video. It’s way for creepy for my taste and much too disturbing. i really miss the sunny island girl with the reggae tracks :(

  • http://mrwillw.blogspot.com Will-W.

    Not in love :( Just gave Rated R a whiz and yeah. Ditto.

  • Michael B

    One of the best power ballads of the decade. Great job, Rihanna!