5 Strikes (film)

5 Strikes is a 2013 American musical comedy film directed by Brendan Fukunaga-Sanchez.

Sources and inspiration
Fukunaga-Sanchez's inspiration for the content in 5 Strikes came from several different sources. Many of the characters are parodies of Hi-5.

Other characters

 * Aquila Hustler is a showgirl and main antagonist.
 * Tyler Galkin is the secondary antagonist.
 * Carol Lozon is a businesswoman, children's book author, and minor character.

Cast

 * Linus Hughes as Cedric Currall
 * Sandra Maris as Jade Kocher
 * Aretta Obi as Kaya Mofu
 * Nelissa Kuang as Kaylee Bessho
 * Rupert Gross as Steve Calvo
 * Clémentine Guénard as Aquila Hustler
 * Norbert Clyde as Tyler Galkin (doing a Peter Lorre impression)
 * Denise Nixon as Carol Lozon

Production
Filming lasted from July 16th to September 7th, 2012 in New York City, with occasional scenes being filmed in Paris and Tokyo.

Release
5 Strikes was released on November 22, 2013.

Marketing
The first trailer premiered on April 4, 2013 and was released online on April 30. It experienced a highly positive reception. However, some writers found the use of Panic! at the Disco's "But It's Better If You Do" unexpected. The song would eventually be included in the film's soundtrack, much to the surprise of critics everywhere.

Critical reception
The film received generally positive reviews.