With these direct-to-video movies starring Scott Adkins, I generally have an idea of what’s coming: decent to excellent action sequences combined with a pretty standard and predictable plot. Occasionally, though, one will surprise you, and DIABLO is the latest example of that. Adkins delivers a performance consistent with his usual style; he's not bad, but he doesn’t particularly stand out either. Still, as has be…

With these Scott Adkins direct-to-video movies, I generally have a good idea of what’s coming: decent to really strong action scenes combined with a pretty standard and predictable plot. Occasionally, though, one of these films turns out to be surprisingly good, and DIABLO is the latest example of that. Adkins delivers his typical performance; it's not bad, but it’s also nothing special. However, as we’ve seen …

It’s perplexing that a film suitable for showcasing Scott Adkins' martial arts abilities and action talent hasn’t been produced with more care. While some of his previous movies have been good, "Diablo" falls short. A feeling of low quality is apparent throughout the movie. The predictable storyline about a daughter missing her father, the cartoonish villain reminiscent of Captain Hook, and poorly executed fight s…

It’s just relentlessly…meedly. A dependable, straightforward action movie. There's a great deal of gunfire and hand-to-hand combat. The plot unfolds gradually. The personalities seem to gain depth. The settings are noteworthy.