In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Jackson (Scott Eastwood) was the top killer for General Sherman in the Civil War. His wife Alexandra (Camilla Belle) was abducted by three Spanish speaking men out in the wilds of Colorado 1872. Jackson tracks them south when he meets a dark stranger (Walton Goggins) who enacts a toll to travel his road, wanting all that Jackson has, including, maybe his soul. Jackson manages to get away, going down the road of purgatory in what appears to be some existential film.The film was interesting even if Scott Eastwood isn't. This was another limited lines, not needing to act production for Scott. 54 minutes into the film, the identity of the dark stranger is revealed. The mystery aspect of the film kept me entertained, but clearly won't be on my re-watch list.Guide: I caught 1 F-bomb. No sex or nudity.

I feel I should mention first that I am a big fan of westerns, so much so that I am more charitable to examples of this genre that aren't so majestic. So take what you will with my statement that I thought "Diablo" was an okay western. Yes, I saw a number of flaws with it. It's kind of a slow-moving exercise, and Scott Eastwood's performance is somewhat bland. Also, there are some plot points that are made to be either somewhat unclear or simply not clear at all (for example: How did Eastwood's character get his hands on the woman he's tracking in the first place?) But the movie has some strengths. It is very good-looking, well photographed on some scenic locations in Alberta. (See this movie on Blu-ray as I did.) The at times elaborate camera-work also contributes some spectacular looking shots. While the script does have some garbled plot points, the central plot is one that I don't recall seeing in a western before (though you have to wait a while to see how that is exactly so.) And I have to confess that I wasn't bored at any point despite the movie's slow pace.In the end, I think the movie is okay. But what do I know - I am a big fan of westerns, even ones that are flawed. So use this review along with your opinion of the western genre to determine whether you'd enjoy this movie or not.

To begin, this is a very good movie. The actors and acting was terrific. I love setting and theme of the story. The supporting cast was pretty good and they played all of their roles wonderfully. But to the main character, Scott Eastwood, he was wonderful in this movie. Watching it made me feel like I was watching his father. The directors style looks exactly like a Clint Eastwood western movie. The story itself was terrific, it definitely catches you off guard and you must keep your eyes glued to the screen in order to understand it. But after watching this movie a couple of times you definitely will have your eyes glued in and you won't want to take them off. It gives you a feeling of being there with Scott and you want to tell him what to do and what not to do. This movie should definitely get more credit than it received because Scott made this movie just like his father made his movies.

Isn't it dangerous to follow into the footsteps of your father? They will always compare you with your father. Just watch this western. Scott Eastwood is playing the leading role. Immediately you will think of the old spaghetti westerns with Clint Eastwood, Scott's father.Sure, Scott has the looks and sometimes he even has the same expressions as his father but does it make a good western.I found it hard to follow. The script is simple, save your wife being abducted by Mexicans. But it didn't work out as the old school westerns. The editing was terrible. Just look at faces how they are different between cuttings. Not only that, it even remind me of Police Squad. There's a shoot-out going on and people are maybe a few meters from Scott and still they can't hit him. Even the ending is awkward. Another gun fight and what is happening when they pull the trigger is never shown. Weird western that do has it moments but also has it flows.Gore 1/5 Nudity 0/5 Effects 2/5 Story 2/5 Comedy 0/5