Full Series Mini Series The Inquisitors (Spoilers)

I get fans issues with how the GI looks in live action but.......

Would you rather no GI? I mean its always going to look a bit different.

We are getting the Inquisitors in live action. Can we not be grateful that we are getting a look at one of the most interesting groups in the SW franchise.

It just seems like we are never happy.

Typical SW fans. Im sorry I just hate negativity for the sake of it.

 

As one of those who this post is directed at, I am not ungrateful nor am I 'never happy', in fact quite the opposite. And how is it just for the sake of it?

I think the discussion has been pretty balanced overall to be fair. I am extremely happy to have the GI in live action as I thought the inquisitors were a great addition to Rebels and I am one of the likely few who didn't mind the Sabre-copters either. To me, I just don't like the GI design, he doesn't look like any other version of Pau'an that we've seen in comics, movies or shows and looks essentially like a vampire and it is jarring to me. I have no issue with any of the other inquisitors from what we've seen. This is just one design crossover that doesn't work for me and it is just my opinion, an opinion from someone who is hardly ever negative toward designs and costumes.

Doesn't mean I won't get over it for a show I am EXTREMELY looking forward to.

 

Sorry man Im not directing it at anyone, I get it that his look is jarring for some. For me Im glad that we have them in live action. I just hope it doesnt take away from what could be the best thing since Mando in the SW universe. Id just like a bit more positivity.

 

If it helps, I love everything else about it we've seen from the trailers and have said as much.

 

Well thats great. The only big issue I would have is if these characters (and others) are not written properly or are proverbial cardboard cutouts a la TKOR. Id hate it if a lot of these get little characterization. I think thats a lot worse imo

 

If the biggest entertainment firm in the world won't do it right, then honestly and reasonably, I'd rather no. Stuff him under a helmet, or write him out.

 

My problem is less that the GI doesn't look like the animated version and more that it's just a poor design, whether practical or CG.

Overall, I'm still positive about Kenobi and I'm hoping this hideous design work doesn't detract too much from the story. However, it's like a bad movie where you might not be able to get into it if the poor design of the FX is too distracting.

This obviously isn't just about fans wanting to be negative since I praise some things about the trailer and criticise others. Why should any of us feel we can't express our reactions because some of you desire absolute positivity? A very strange demand!

 

I do feel it was great to have the Grand Inquisitor in live action. It would have been a missed opportunity for the Inquisitorius to show up and not their leader.

In the end, it's just a matter of taste. When I think in the Inquisitors, I think in characters that could have been around in the OT. Characters I've actually pictured as mostly human for like 30 years. So, when I think of which would work better in, say, TESB between this:

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And this:

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... There is absolutely no doubt in my mind about the answer. Of course, since its a matter of taste, opinions may and will vary on the matter. I just hope that we get such a good treatment of them in the series (looks great to me so far, by the trailers) that the looks will become a minor thing in the big picture.

 

I'm just disappointed at the negativity about the design aspect of one character who we have yet to see properly in an episode. I think Rupert friend will do a great job. My hope for the character is that he's written well.

 

Out of curiosity, what are some examples of what you consider great design work?

 

Go look at a child's picture, and it would be better than this.

@Darthvader1975

If the GI looks better live than my gastrointestinal issues (as he does now), then I'll come back to celebrate the amazing work!

 

Children often have great design sense. Until they learn bad design.

 

I also didn't mind the sabre-copters...in a cartoon.
Just not in live-action please

 

I doubt that. I have plenty of work from my nieces and nephews to know they know very little about design basics. Maybe they have some "sense" for color intensity, but they don't understand color contrast. The expressionists, who I love, were inspired by children's painting for their asymmetrical forms and emotional, expressive brushstrokes, but such things work against design basics (and children don't do this intentionally, hence the illegible quality of kid's work).

Like the principle of contrast, for instance. If the contrast isn't strong, then the desired effect will often be lost on the audience. The GI's face seems to lack strong contrast in at least two ways: the markings are not bright red any longer but a duller maroon something that removes distinctness from them such that they might as well not be there. Also, the white lines on the forehead are similarly too fine and barely register in many shots. They might as well have just gone with a totally white head.

 

I'm not as disappointed as you, but you're right that they need to do better if they want to establish themselves as industry leader. I was a lot more disappointed in how they did Cad Bane, because he's one of my favorite characters and they didn't get his vibe right. He wasn't cool like in TCW, wasn't a cowboy, guess I adjusted expectations after that. GI looks different, but I can still see them getting his vibe right, imposing, diabolical, somewhat alien, we'll see.

 

Rupert Friend could have earned twice as much for the role if he had only agreed to putting his head in an industrial press.

 

What if he just likes it?

On the other hand, I'm finding this assumption that EVERY Pau´an to ever inhabit the GFFA looks exactly like Tion Medon intriguing... But maybe it is so. So what could this guy be? Let me see...

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A Pau`an warrior, from ROTS 3.75 line, released in 2005. Round head? Check. Thin lines? Check. Needs a tan? Check. Confirmed, this is Rupert Friend!

 

Starting with Rogue One’s Admiral Raddus, I’ve liked the tendency to make aliens of the same species look different. You know, like humans. So I’m actually glad he doesn’t look like Tion Medon. Plus, I find the Hellraiser-esque big fat white head to be scary. Super whiteness scares me these days.

 

This. They dont all have to look like Tion Medon. You still can tell the species.

 

At this point I’m just going to assume GI isn’t Pau’an anymore.