Diablo: Caçada Mortal

I decided to this watch this one because I like Scott Adkins and action movies. Both Adkins and Marko Zaror were also in one of my favorite movies, John Wick 4

The movie isn't a masterpiece. There are a ton of cliches. The premise is a little shaky. The film could've offered more about the background of Scott Adkins' character. The girl Elisa is adorable at times, but her acting is quite bad at certain points, particularly when her character has to be distressed. While Adkins and Zaror steal the show, the Vincenzo character is a weak link

That said - the movie has some A+ action scenes. The fights between Adkins and Zaror, in particular, are right there with the best of them. Adkins' character is likable and easy to get behind.

It's a great popcorn movie

6.5/10.

I thought Alanna De La Rossa was excellent, despite a few wobbles. She portrayed some endearing qualities through her character, which were entirely miscast: churlish whimsy doesn't gel with pistol whipping baddies. Scott Adkins didn't have much more than a one-dimensional character, he was there for the fighting in which he excelled.

If you are into martial arts and nicely choreographed fight scenes, this is for you. If you are looking for a coherent story with at least a modicum of plausibility, steer clear. From the start to the finish, you need to not so much suspend disbelief, but pack it in a box and ship it to a small village in Outer Mongolia with instructions that it is buried at least 12 feet underground.

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!

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 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!