- Saavik and Spock's son from their time on Genesis finally becoming canon. - The alien giving Kirk the comms badge is the time travelling alien from Discovery from the Kelvin timeline. - The memory cave reminds me of the end of 2001 A Space Odyssey. - On the table at Kirk approaches Spock is the photo that Spock gave to Kelvin Spock of his Enterprise crew. - The credits list "Crusher" as being there somewhere.
Those 2 met so many incredible beings on their travels, fair enough one of those beings would wield their power to let these 2 friends share this moment as a last favor.
This really should be added to the end of Generations when Kirk dies. It would be like the Donner Cut of Superman II. I think fans really needed this kind of closure for Kirk
As usual I cried. All my life I wished for friendships like they had. Came close several times but never that close. Maybe if I had stayed in the Navy. I would love to visit the universe where I did stay to see how it turned out.
I don't necessarily see this as a send off for Kirk. It opens the door for other things, since things are now "unified". None the less, it was a powerful short for sure!
Lots of deep dives involved here. The Unification is meant to be every iteration of from the original pilot, comic stories, unused plots, kelvin, and nu Trek. Kirk is very much alive again.
After watching this many times during the previous few days, I am struck by some of the similarities between Unification and the final few minutes of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Gary Lockwood is in both. Some of the cinematography is as well. The main subject sees himself at different points of his life. There is no dialogue. Things are not explained - the audience is supposed to add meaning to the film. Things have a dream-like quality. Just an observation on my part.
I don't think Shatner was anywhere near the shooting for this. It really looks like another stand-in was used as a body double, and maybe even face-double, before VFX were applied. And even then, it's fair to state that Shatner is reprising the role of Kirk, because it is his likeness. besides all that.. very emotional and welcome Short!
1:27 Right off the bat, I noticed that you guys are just casual fans. That was *_GARY MITCHELL_* from the TOS Episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before", *_NOT_* Gary Seven from the TOS Episode "Assignment Earth">
I don’t understand why this is getting such Amazing reviews.. it was 100x better than Picard season one and two but besides the end I’m not sure what the f it’s about? What was the point of showing Gary Mitchel? Is he still alive? How did Kirk come to be? Was he in some dream sequence? 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ I think this just symbolizes how mess up modern Trek has become and how much we miss the old??
Gary Mitchell is there to facilitate the transfer from Prime to Kelvin Universe. Plus he was in one of the first episodes so it ties everything together from the beginning to the end is my guess.
I know he was the younger Kirk. He may have been the bodies of the other Kirks, because Shatner doesn't walk the same anymore, of course, but the older Kirk's face was definitely Shatner. The little expression changes we've seen many, many times before.
@@edbeasant9494 There was definitely a heavy layer of artificial digital youth on top. Shatner's not a great actor, he's a character actor, and he does that well, but he's got facial expressions down, and those are Shatner's expressions. You can see them through the limitations of the technology.
It's Sam Witwer with Kirk's AI face and Lawrence Selleck as Spock. You can't deage Shatner's 93 year old body. Might as well use a full CGI Kirk. And, yes, Sam Witwer as in Crackdown from BSG and Starkiller from Force Unleashed.
Official release is in the description, feel free to watch it there. You should really watch the official release of anything before watching a reaction of anything
- Saavik and Spock's son from their time on Genesis finally becoming canon.
- The alien giving Kirk the comms badge is the time travelling alien from Discovery from the Kelvin timeline.
- The memory cave reminds me of the end of 2001 A Space Odyssey.
- On the table at Kirk approaches Spock is the photo that Spock gave to Kelvin Spock of his Enterprise crew.
- The credits list "Crusher" as being there somewhere.
I believe Crusher was in the garden.
This stirs emotions in true Trek fans. It’s the send off we needed and the send off Kirk and Spok deserved. 😢
It was very moving, thanks for commenting
Those 2 met so many incredible beings on their travels, fair enough one of those beings would wield their power to let these 2 friends share this moment as a last favor.
I loved this short film. It was amazing and the most Star Trek thing since 2005. Absolutely brilliant. Love William Shatner. ❤️
Glad you enjoyed something
This really should be added to the end of Generations when Kirk dies. It would be like the Donner Cut of Superman II. I think fans really needed this kind of closure for Kirk
Maybe a post credit, I agree
Man, just imagine if this were an after credits scene in Generations when it got released in 1994.
Shatner definitely provided the facial expressions.
Gary Seven was in "Assignment: Earth." He was played by Robert Lansing. Gary Mitchell was played by Gary Lockwood, in "Where No Man Has Gone Before."
First thing I thought.
Ah sorry our TOS is a bit hazy. Thanks for the correction.
Holy crap that was stunning!!! 10/10 On those visuals.
Visuals were amazing, excellent work.
As usual I cried. All my life I wished for friendships like they had. Came close several times but never that close. Maybe if I had stayed in the Navy. I would love to visit the universe where I did stay to see how it turned out.
It was a very emotional send off for sure. One Trek fans deserve.
An eight minute video defining what true friendship is eight very limited words.
Did you notice when Kirk is walking up to Spock on the table by the water the Photo case from Star Trek Beyond. Alot of It Colt in the beginning
Closure - The first Star Trek episode I watched was in 1966 upon my return from Vietnam. It showed there was hope even when things looked bad.
That is Trek, inspiring hope in times of bleakness and despair.
"I have been, and always shall be, your friend." Only thing missing.
This was done by people who care deeply about Star Trek and its fans
Agreed.
I don't necessarily see this as a send off for Kirk. It opens the door for other things, since things are now "unified". None the less, it was a powerful short for sure!
Gene would have loved this. No doubt.
No doubt
So happy to be having a real startrek moment.❤
Lots of deep dives involved here. The Unification is meant to be every iteration of from the original pilot, comic stories, unused plots, kelvin, and nu Trek.
Kirk is very much alive again.
After watching this many times during the previous few days, I am struck by some of the similarities between Unification and the final few minutes of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Gary Lockwood is in both. Some of the cinematography is as well. The main subject sees himself at different points of his life. There is no dialogue. Things are not explained - the audience is supposed to add meaning to the film. Things have a dream-like quality. Just an observation on my part.
Mage of rage is locked in.🤘
I don't think Shatner was anywhere near the shooting for this. It really looks like another stand-in was used as a body double, and maybe even face-double, before VFX were applied.
And even then, it's fair to state that Shatner is reprising the role of Kirk, because it is his likeness.
besides all that.. very emotional and welcome Short!
It's Sam Witwer as Kirk in all the scenes
1:27 Right off the bat, I noticed that you guys are just casual fans. That was *_GARY MITCHELL_* from the TOS Episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before", *_NOT_* Gary Seven from the TOS Episode "Assignment Earth">
I don’t understand why this is getting such Amazing reviews.. it was 100x better than Picard season one and two but besides the end I’m not sure what the f it’s about?
What was the point of showing Gary Mitchel? Is he still alive? How did Kirk come to be? Was he in some dream sequence?
🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
I think this just symbolizes how mess up modern Trek has become and how much we miss the old??
Gary Mitchell is there to facilitate the transfer from Prime to Kelvin Universe. Plus he was in one of the first episodes so it ties everything together from the beginning to the end is my guess.
If you watch the beginning slowed down it will be crystal clear. Yeoman Colt retrieved Kirk's body from the Daystrom Station.
It wasn't William shatner it was Sam Witwer physically playing Kirk btw.
It was Shatner in the very beginning. Partially.
I know he was the younger Kirk. He may have been the bodies of the other Kirks, because Shatner doesn't walk the same anymore, of course, but the older Kirk's face was definitely Shatner. The little expression changes we've seen many, many times before.
@patsyleeoswald9912 his face was deep fake/cgi that is very obvious.
@@edbeasant9494 There was definitely a heavy layer of artificial digital youth on top. Shatner's not a great actor, he's a character actor, and he does that well, but he's got facial expressions down, and those are Shatner's expressions. You can see them through the limitations of the technology.
@patsyleeoswald9912 Just as easily done with cgi lol you can tell its cgi it doesn't look great in some parts.
The more I view this the harder it hits.
It's Sam Witwer with Kirk's AI face and Lawrence Selleck as Spock. You can't deage Shatner's 93 year old body. Might as well use a full CGI Kirk.
And, yes, Sam Witwer as in Crackdown from BSG and Starkiller from Force Unleashed.
Ah, thank you for the info from what I read it sounded like Shatner was reprising his role as Kirk.
The Witwer part is only when we see young OS Kirk, both older Kirk's are played by Shatner (with digital enhancements of course).
Oh okay, Roger that. Again thanks for the info.
While Kirk was the leader Spock taught him to be human.
Its not Gary 7 ITS Lt. Cmdr. Gary Mitchell From Where No Man Has Gone Before
Yup we apologize for the mistake, it happens. Thanks for commenting
They didn’t comment on Spock’s son. 😢
and none of u picked up on that being spock and savik's child
Cheeto did,he said so. But yes the rest did not
You guys didn't seriously say Coruscant? Lol
This is a really great interview also! ua-cam.com/video/9XgDzLd7Qlc/v-deo.html
Where can i actually watch it?
ua-cam.com/video/mgOZFny7F50/v-deo.html
We always link the videos in the description box
Annoying clicking in your audio.
Official release is in the description, feel free to watch it there. You should really watch the official release of anything before watching a reaction of anything