Diablo

I am sure the script was produced by AI, but the visual quality and colors are nice.

Drink Wine, a lot of it - Thought this would be a fun action flick. It wasn't. Nothing made sense, the acting was flat, and then I realised I should have consumed a bottle of wine before watching this! Scott has made better movies and this isn't one of them.

The country shown here is badly represented for Tourism, looks dirty, unsafe and boring sadly.

This is one of those movies that you can play and then focus on your guests or friends and chat about anything or check your email or social media without any guilt!

The first time they fough it was in the very awesome Undisputed 3 and it gave us one of the best western martial art fight of its decade.

The second time it was in Savage Dog and altough not "terrible", it was very underwhelming.

This one really was great ! Very different than Undisputed due to not only the setting but Marko having a metal hand wich plays in the story. Its brutal and its not short !

And its not only Scott vs Marko but the movie as a whole as a lot of fights and they done pretty well. Yes some of them feel a bit like "hey we need a fight here, so lets put an excuse for one" but do you turn up for a Scott Adkins movie for great story telling or for action?

The story is both good and full of holes/under developed. The relationship between Scott/Kris and Elissa was fun to follow. I think they had good chemistry and i really enjoyed the performance from Alanna de la Rossa.

Marko Zaror balding look really is not flattering but work perfectly for the character he plays in this. He look very creepy and altough his character is written as very stoic, he manage to convince in his physical acting.

Now the biggest issue is if you look a little deeper in the story, there is really major holes and plot points issues, and lots of stuff is not flesh out. This is a simple story yes, but i do think it could had used an extra 20 to 30 minutes to be flesh out a bit.

But as i said if you tune in for a Scott Adkins movie (featuring Marko Zaror), you ain't doing it for a deep story or some amazing dialogues. You want a movie about butt kickings and this is exactly what you gonna get with this.

I gave many movies 7 out of 10 and they were just "fine", and they were movies i had no intend to watch again. I could totally see myself watch Diablo again, i had a lot of fun with the movie, so therefore its gonna be an 8.

Just keep in mind i review movies on the fun i had with them first and foremost (but can aknowledge a "good movie" that is simply not for me) and i am more lenient with direct to VOD lower budget movies, so its a subjective score.

Diablo is a solid, high-octane action flick that punches well above its weight class. Scott Adkins brings his usual intensity & charisma, while Marko Zaror is genuinely menacing and unforgettable as the titular "Diablo." Their chemistry and physicality light up every scene they share.

The action sequences are well choreographed and relentless, just what you'd expect from a top-shelf B-grade action film. The plot, while not deeply layered, is cool and engaging enough to keep you hooked throughout. Interestingly, it throws you off in a good way, making you overlook a few holes here and there.

The girl who plays Adkins' daughter delivers a surprisingly strong performance and adds a layer of emotional depth to the film. One glaring oddity, though, is the complete absence of any police presence, even with all the chaos, violence, and body count, not a single cop gets involved. Also, there's not much background explaining how a bank robber ended up what seems like a major drug lord. But the fast pace and raw energy of the film provide enough distraction to keep you entertained.

The ending wraps things up well, leaving you satisfied. All in all, Diablo is a gritty, action-packed ride with standout performances from Adkins and Zaror. If you're into stylish brawls, tight fight scenes, and no-nonsense storytelling, it's definitely worth a watch.

8/10 & a thumbs up for the action lovers!

Not bad, not bad at all.

Scott has done a few clunkers lately, so I wasn't sure what to expect here.

While not as good as the Undisputed series or Avengement, it's on the higher tier just below them to me.

A welcome return to lots of martial arts without the comedic nonsense that he too often does lately.

The actor who played the bad guy, I'd never heard of, but he did a great job as a menacing, serious opponent to Scott, especially with his "enhancements". You'll find out what I mean when you see the movie.

If you are a Scott Adkins fan or enjoy martial arts movies, it's well worth watching.

Diablo, starring Scott Adkins, feels like one of those movies you stumble upon when you've run out of options - and honestly, that's when it's best watched. The storyline is thin and predictable, with little emotional depth or originality. It leans heavily on clichés, and the script doesn't do much to keep you engaged beyond the basics.

However, as expected from a Scott Adkins film, the fight choreography delivers some solid moments. A few well-executed action sequences stand out and showcase Adkins' martial arts skills, giving the film a bit of pulse. But even the action feels a bit underused, with pacing issues and underwhelming direction holding it back.

In short, Diablo is far from memorable, but if you're in the mood for some casual fight scenes and don't care much about story or dialogue, it might serve as a decent time-killer.