Star Trek: Unification, A Touching Watch

[@alexzapf6422]

Who would have thought, that an 8 minute video, would be the most heart wrenching and best film of the year. The best star trek in a long time without a doubt.

[@katrineroberts4084]

Yong Bill was such an expressive actor. His face was beautiful.

[@mnirwin5112]

The facial expressions were just perfect. And yes, that was Spock's son.

[@mattdawg83686]

This was absolutely beautiful. We were meant to FEEL this film.

[@mikebasil4832]

Kirk and Spock are the best example of male bonding ever in the sci-fi universe.

[@fabianramirez2914]

My 83 year old father and I, 48, cried watching this tribute to life and Star Trek

[@AdventuresWithJediJezza]

That is really nice to hear, I'm glad you two shared that moment. I did with my dad too as he's old now. I have hope. Thank you for sharing brother.

[@fabianramirez2914]

@@AdventuresWithJediJezza Thanks to you

[@Christrulesall2]

Live long like your father, and prosper.🖖

[@fabianramirez2914]

@Christrulesall2 thanks ,the same for You too

[@giuseppefonti8902]

Me too😢

[@jamesventress5200]

Sadness and joy felt. Well done.

[@cjdavis2684]

This was how you would had not only seen these Characters saying good bye. But how we wish Leonard,and Bill would had said goodbye.... It is beautiful, and wonderful to see.

[@mariasanguedolce5576]

Actor Sam Witwer did the extraordinary capture work for Kirk .

[@oswintaylor2905]

Thanks for showing this. This is the best Star Trek I've seen since 1996! The man with the silver eyes at the beginning is Lieutenant Commander Gary Mitchell played by Gary Lockwood in the third episode of Star Trek called "Where no man has gone before". In that episode he became the most powerful man in the universe and Kirk had to fight him. McCoy said, " Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely!". Great episode. Mitchell is looking into Kirk's future which is what this is all about. Very clever connection to the original series.

[@AdventuresWithJediJezza]

Thank you for telling me about Lieutenant Commander Gary Mitchell. I am going back and watching the original series. Thank you.

[@GFMaddog]

I still don’t understand why he is in this. What does he have to do with Kirk and Spock passing away?

[@micklaws5520]

@@GFMaddog He brought them back and gave them a friends reunion and letting Kirk and Spock send each other into eternity. Lifelong friends deserve the company of their friend as they pass on.

[@GFMaddog]

@@micklaws5520 I get the idea. But Mitchell is just seen briefly. His image doesn’t do anything. Not clear why it’s there. Where are Bones & Scotty, his close friends?

[@celesteburley4035]

​@@GFMaddogBecause Lockwood's character became God-like...

[@bradbarter8314]

I saw Robin Curtis (Lt. Saavik Star Trek III The Search for Spock and ST IV The Voyage Home) who played the older version of Saavik here that in the script of Voyage Home it stated that after Spock's Ponn Faar they shared in ST III that she became pregnant with Spock's child and this indeed is their Son. Robin became emotional with the realization that her character of Saavik had a long healthy life and had raised a son. This year marks 40 years since Search for Spock was released in theaters and ties off her character arc quite nicely. William Shatner stood in as himself and they used AI and CGI to make him look as he did in all 3 past time frames. Also it is 30 years since ST Generations this year too and Gary Lockwood who played Gary Mitchell in Where No Man has Gone Before and is in his 80s reprised the role to stand in for Gary also. You will notice the camera focused on a table with a drink but also a compact case next to it. That case was held by Zachary Quinto as Spock in ST Beyond and when opened had the full bridge crew publicity pic from ST V The Final Frontier that older Spock had in his possession and gave to his younger self before passing on. This will most likely be one of the last times we see William Shatner himself although anti-aged playing Captain Kirk and we are so blessed he did this for all of us as he is in his 90s now but still looking great for his age and has all his mental faculties intact. Thank you William Shatner, we have and always will love you as Captain Kirk.

[@thomasnieswandt8805]

To get Gary Lockwood back, would have been awesome. To get Robin Curtis back, would have been awesome. To get William Shatner back would have been impossible and awesome, for any ST production over the last 20 years. To get them ALL in one Film together , Gary after (nearly) 60 years reprising his role, Robin after 40 and Bill after 30 ....thats such a huge moment in cinematic history, not only ST but cinema itself

[@deborahblackvideoediting8697]

Thank you so much for sharing all of this wonderful information. I really enjoyed reading it!

[@d8zvevoh879]

The best thing to come from Stat Trek in 30 years

[@mikecronis]

I love Kirk's one-hand grab of the badge and the alien is like, "No, this is a serious matter. You will take it with gravitas and purpose, not casually."

[@miller-joel]

It's not just a symbol, either. It's the badge he was wearing when he died, recovered by Spock.

[@micklaws5520]

I am 72 and I remember. This made me cry. Thank the gods for Capt. Kirk

[@AdventuresWithJediJezza]

You are the same age as my dad, 72 is a great achievement! Thank you and yes, bless Captain Kirk.

[@micklaws5520]

@ It all makes sense to me now. Something wonderful was put into this.

[@GingerPeacenik]

Watching this, I get the sense that William Shatner has made peace with his own death. He's had one helluva run. I wish that I'd had more than one brief interaction with you when we crossed paths on horseback on a hillside in Griffith park 30 years ago, Bill, but I'm grateful for that. We're grateful for the decades of wonderful performances you gave us all.

[@mgabbard]

The subtlety of the acting is what really sells this. Kirk's mannerisms and how they are different yet totally accurate for each stage of his life. Spock on his deathbed on New Vulcan struggling to breathe and still giving that faint eyebrow raise. Wow! This whole 765874 project has been amazing - Memory Wall, Regeneration, and now Unification. Lots of inside Trek here. JM Colt and her time journey and her mind meld with Spock showing him the future in Memory Wall. the aftermath of Generations and Spock haunted by these future visions shared with him by Colt in Regeneration. And now Gary Mitchell in his omnipotence knowing Kirk is crossing over, Saavik and Spock's son from Vulcan's Heart, and Commander Yor from Discovery somehow getting Kirk to cross to the Kelvin timeline from the prime timeline in Unification. Super cool stuff. If you haven't seen Memory Wall or Regeneration - you need to watch all three now in order.

[@comicbossone2411]

Superb exposition from a true fan.

[@AdventuresWithJediJezza]

You know your stuff. I will watch all three now, thank you.

[@emdee8840]

Wonderful comment. The lack of dialogue threw me, as I was missing some context. I was thinking that somehow Gary had shunted Kirk to New Vulcan so that he and Spock could be together as Spock passed away. But is Kirk dying too???? Who are all those people in the meadow? (I do recognize Saavik), and I assumed the man near her was Spock's son, but are they dead? Alive? This bit confuses me.

[@marcmywords6970]

To me this is the closest representation of what the afterlife will be like that I have ever seen or experienced,.. Being reunified with those who we have loved.. this had me crying like a baby... Love it!

[@sallysampson628]

I did cry. Watched it 15 times so far. No words needed! 🥰

[@Christrulesall2]

The majority of people that have had NDE's say in the afterlife, there are no spoken words verbally, only telepathic communication.I believe that this is what is what they are attempting to convey here. The body language, eye movement, etc will intuitively tell you everything that they are saying (communicating) to each other. It's a spiritual language which only the soul can feel, see and hear. Beautifully done.

[@AlisonLatham-pr4of]

CRYING. Tears running down my face. This. Was. Beautiful. Very touching and poignant. THANK YOU for sharing this. KZbin yanked the original video - copyright issues. I am so glad I got to see this.

[@uweb.7586]

Excellently done and very touching. The final frontier. What awaits us behind it? Whatever it is, we don't have to fear it.

[@celesteburley4035]

So moving...beloved ones touching us once again

[@katrineroberts4084]

Giacchinos music is beautiful

[@buzzinpoa]

As I have watched this short about 4 or 5 times already, I did cry again watching your little review... I can't get myself unemotional with this, because I love Shatner/Kirk and I love Nimoy/Spock and above all I love Star Trek, the classic generation...!! ❤

[@AdventuresWithJediJezza]

I love them too. We cried together and it was worth it. Thank you.

[@VulcanDeathGrip44]

I’m fascinated and baffled by Gary Mitchell at the beginning.

[@redsabreanakin]

Me too, I don't get it. Am I missing something? Am I too dumb to see something that's so simple?

[@marklafrance8141]

Wonderful film. I cried again. Everything about this is amazing and emotional. 🖖

[@starvetheglazers3725]

Sometimes the most unexpected things are the things that hit you the hardest.

[@giuseppefonti8902]

Seguo Star Trek da quando ero ragazzino, STAR TREK FOREVER ❤️❤️

[@earlperson741]

DAMMMMMMM! I'M ... CRYING..... I WAS THERE AT THE VERY BEGINNING OF KIRK...SPOCK ... AND McCoy...... IN THE CLASSIC SHOW....ON THE AIR, NOT JUST RERUNS ......... MAN!!!!...I'M RUNNING OUT OF TISSUES....... TO THE PEOPLE WHO PUT THIS GREAT....GREAT EVENT TOGETHER....... THANK YOU FROM THE DEEPEST DEPTHS OF MY HEART ... 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 STARS!!!!!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 😢😥😢😢 😢😢 🥺 THANK YOU....

[@keithcourson7317]

An amazing, beautiful, nerd project for nerds everywhere.

[@Jasonjones-h2x]

All there missing is Bones Mccoy...I cried my eyes out watching this. OMG!!!

[@gregsaum1701]

Bones is dead though, and this wasn't a video of Kirk in heaven.

[@mnirwin5112]

I got the impression the people around the fountain were all people he had known in his life. So I too am surprised some of the others from TOS weren't there. But it's a very minor quibble.

[@Aboutsixtwo]

That was so special, it gets me every time I watch it

[@treyregini7442]

William Shatner reprised his role as Kirk for the motion capture and character. Gary Lockwood also returned to reprise the brief view of Gary Mitchell floating before the sun. Simply amazing and touching.

[@cs8862]

Yes i cried and cried.....such a good tribute.

[@icxcnikalastname3317]

I really wish they had showed The Motion Picture Kirk in the grey jumpers or even the two tone Admiral's jumper

[@JayDee-iy5be]

I've seen this a few times now and cried each time - that's not something I do very often.

[@AdventuresWithJediJezza]

I'm the same, a welcome cry.

[@markbelsom3174]

All made with prosthetics and cgi,no AI. I really hope we see more. Also loved seeing Saavik.

[@miller-joel]

It was made using Octane, which does use A.I.

[@stacyeskins7380]

I showed my 83 year old mom, who introduced me to TOS when I was a kid and I could tell she got a little choked up. As we both agreed, no words were needed. The reason I enjoy TOS, and to some degree TNG and the new take on the TOS characters so much is because of the depth of the characters, their friendships and connection to one another. It's the quiet moments they have, the dialogue, not all the glitz of the battles that make Star Trek. TOS was known for tackling tough subjects, and how we look at life & death. I loved this short film as it gave fans a better send off for both of them, one they deserved. Although I admit, I had trouble determining if Kirk was alive or not...guessing he was "regenerated." Although I think another take could've been cool if all those unknown people with Savvik & the son could've been CGI / AI versions of all the rest of the TOS crew, Bones, Scotty, etc, his son David, etc. It would've been neat to see Kirk acknowledge all his old friends before he goes to Spock to be with him at the end. Altogether very touching and fitting. I loved seeing the younger Kirks in the time transition section...the facial expressions were so spot on! Oh, and the music was perfect...really brought on all the feels!

[@timhowland7103]

the digital prosthetics are insane here. this is so well done. the music. the emotions. reuniting with a lost friend. everything is amazing. I've said it on other posts, but seeing the names Roddenberry, Nimoy, and Shatner in a Trek production feels so right. I reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally want to know who "Crusher" in the credits is in the film. who was it?!?!? what was Mitchell doing there? was it really Spock's son? AH!

[@eagle3ncc74656]

THAT'S Star Trek! The best I've seen in years.

[@davidfrancis6491]

What a perfect farewell to the real star trek so beautiful this will never be beaten by any movie or series thankyou for making this live long and prosper

[@stevenhuynh1999]

What if it was Q that gave both of them 2 unite together. Never mind, it was Gary Lockwood as Mitchell from the Episode, Where No Man Has Gone Before from the original series. Mitchell played by Gary Lockwood turns into a God like being with super powers.

[@dinshawpocha4882]

Just an amazing and excellent conclusion to Kirk saying goodbye to Mr Spock and of course whatever the future adventures there maybe for Admiral Kirk. If I hadn't seen this with my own eyes I would never have believed that artificial intelligence could be this great.Just amazing really.

[@oliviaecklund5735]

Thank you so much for your commentary. I agree an amazing way for both Kirk and Spock as well as Bill and Leonard to say goodbye. (That relative is Leonard wife). Its a beautiful film.

[@matthew1976]

So beautiful.

[@9kittiesmom]

Just beautiful, I would love to have a copy of the video, it brought tears. I interpreted that Kirk has passed and he met his science officer/friend in the garden of Eden. I loved Leonard Nimoy, still do. As long as I am alive, he will not be forgotten. RIP Leonard/Spock LLAP William Shatner.

[@miller-joel]

Easy. Download it.

[@timhowland7103]

I'm sure someone pointed it out, but I don't see it. That was Saavik with Spock's apparent son. First played by Kirstie Alley in The Wrath of Khan, and then by Robin Curtis (who you see playing her here) in The Search for Spock and briefly on The Voyage Home.

[@AdventuresWithJediJezza]

@timhowland7103 thank you for telling me as I'm still learning about the original series. She has a striking look. I look forward to watching and re watching the films and original series. Thanks 🙏

[@timhowland7103]

@@AdventuresWithJediJezza my pleasure. I revel in sharing Star Trek hah. I'll let you decide who you like playing Saavik more. ST II, III, and IV are one of my favorite runs of film that I've seen. definitely all have a very 80's feel to them, but I thoroughly enjoy them.

[@christianandphillipa]

Is the Vulcan man standing next to Saavik supposed to be her son with Spock?! That was part of the original script for Star Trek III.

[@celesteburley4035]

@@christianandphillipa Yes

[@giuseppefonti8902]

Appena ho visto questo video , tutto ciò che ho visto, conosciuto nell'universo Star Trek mi è passato davanti in un attimo ,alla fine mi sono commosso 😢

[@chrischeshire6528]

I commented before that to me this is more William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Their love and admiration for each other as actors and friends. You have been and always shall be our friends. Live Long and Prosper.

[@awb17a96]

Simply tremendous....

[@newhappiness4410]

It’s fitting how Spock gets to see his family literally during death, it’s what his family would’ve wanted for Leonard Nimoy. Film helps in how we deal with loss and those we miss.

[@CostanzoFerraro]

Thank you for sharing this. I was feeling a bit flat today and had in mind to watch both a Star Trek movie and the much-talked-about Unification. So your YT video came on at just the right time to bring the mains back on the line! My best wishes to you and your dad.

[@AdventuresWithJediJezza]

I hope you're feeling better now. Star Trek gives us hope, have hope. Thank you I will tell my dad of all the support.

[@wisconsinhugs]

It was fun watching this vid with you!!!!

[@franzhaas5597]

I watched it yesterday It was fantastic.

[@brandonlyerla8268]

Thanks for sharing this, man. We're all crying too. lol

[@oscarfavela4803]

One word: CLOSURE ❤

[@mnirwin5112]

Just saw it for the first time today. It is beautiful and touching indeed. ❤

[@8bitsnkboy472]

It's pretty obvious how far Star Trek has falled spectacularly recently if this empty (if beauifully shot) pastiche can elicit such a heart felt and emotional response from fans. If you haven't already, then go watch Star Trek Continues... if you want to see genuine heartfelt Star Trek. If CBS and Paramount had found people who cared and respected the francise as much as the team that put that show together, perhaps it wouldn't have the dwindling audience it has these days.

[@armyfirefighter]

One of thevery few memories I have of my father is watching TOS with him on Saturday afternoons sitting on the couch. He was gone before I ever truly got to know him. This - this was like being able to hold my father's hand one last time.

[@Rustyb-h9e]

WOW

[@Kingmon01]

He's missing Edith Keeler, Bones, Scotty, Sulu and the rest of the gang.

[@gregsaum1701]

It's not the afterlife. Most of his friends are dead.

[@tekulve2968]

Much, if not all of this reminds me of how many people describe their near death experiences. They describe a profound all encompassing love beyond anything we experience in this earthly life. Virtually all say that no words needed to be spoken, communication was telepathic instant knowing and understanding. Everyone I've ever heard said the following, "I immediately knew I was home" and "our language simply cannot adequately describe the beauty of heaven". I don't know if this is what they were going for or whether it just happened that way because somewhere deep down, buried in a place we cannot consciously reach while we are here, exists a profound truth of who and what we really are, eternal and infinitely loved.

[@Jebusisblatantidolatry]

There is no life after death.

[@AdventuresWithJediJezza]

I love what you have to say. I wonder too. We will all find out one day, and we will be ok. Thank you.

[@Jebusisblatantidolatry]

@tekulve2968 let me try this again. There is no afterlife. There is a ressurection but all living things go the same place...eventually. At some point in time Hashem will choose to ressurect some... the bodies will be rejoined to the spirit....the living soul.

[@stephengabbey8908]

Nice review to a great short

[@sonnycrackel]

The expressions in mannerisms in Kirk are correct because that is William Shatner himself, he was involved in this.. he was de-aged with AI. Witwer plays the young Kirk.

[@AdventuresWithJediJezza]

I understand, thank you for informing me.

[@seanohalloran384]

AI is Genesis for Star Trek. Great video!

[@the_traveling_mystic]

I wanna live in the Nexxus

[@phillipwade1063]

Wow !!!!

[@danielbutcher7753]

62 and I'm fighting not to cry.

[@katrineroberts4084]

The acting was awesome.

[@alexzapf6422]

It truly needed no words. 😢

[@scottpoerschke8807]

They never had this moment in real world together.

[@davidlandrum]

11:25 Her name is Saavik. She first appears in Wrath of Khan. 15:15 “Jim…” 😭

[@Ironsocks12]

He knows what has to be done ❤❤😢😭

[@rogersmith-ez2cq]

And the Oscar goes to 🏆🖖

[@christopherdavis5297]

The character of Captain Kirk is really beloved by fans …

[@sebastianecheverria7299]

Who cried like me? Live long and prosper, greetings from Argentina

[@RobertPreston-z8y]

We had such good adventures. Live long.

[@AdventuresWithJediJezza]

Live long and prosper

[@geraldburke5147]

Guinen left an echo of herself in the nexus, what if cosmic Gary Mitchell reached into the ribbon for that echo that we see in the garden....to cross over to another universe to say goodbye to his friend. An echo before the end.

[@jennifergayford7335]

Beautiful, but so sad.

[@peteramaranth85]

First time I saw this it hit really hard like Ghostbusters 3 and igons ghost I never new I needed this closure till now

[@stingosdungeon]

Something that struck me was Shatner’s real life grief and non-closure over the loss of his friend and Nimoy not responding to him at the end of his life….. Could this also represent a way Shatner could honor his friend by being there for him when he passes? Hmmmmm….🤔

[@craigmacdonald7764]

Best star trek in 20 years

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

I break every time I watch this.

[@GingerPeacenik]

Well, it *is* Bill Shatner doing the acting. That's why his walk is a bit odd; 93 year olds don't awing their arms much. They're less flexible. But his expressions are the same.

[@miller-joel]

Nope. According to Sam, Shatner was not on set.

[@darthnagus5457]

When Vulcans show emotions than you've hit the mark.

[@gregjohnson7270]

Why is there no dialog but Kirk's voice in the background echo chamber? Even Kirk saying good bye to Spock? Crazy...

[@michaelblick876]

So good. A great way to mend Kirks ending just a bit from the way it's left in Generations. Minor complaints- I wish there were just a line or two of dialogue. Also - why do we not have McCoy walk in at the very end to complete the triad?

[@Theomite]

Been a fan since just before TNG first aired. I didn't think it was possible to be more thoroughly obliterated than Spock's death in WRATH OF KHAN but here we are...fuckin' 38 years of feels just all coalesced into one 8 minute burst. Still not okay.

[@Rick-c5s]

I'm curious why Gary Larson from the pilot episode appeared. in the beginning.. It was so well done... Does anyone have an answer?

[@Rick-c5s]

Sorry... Gary Lockwood...

[@AronGamman]

Shatner and others are saying goodbye. Now, who that involves, check the credits. I suspect. Live long and prosper all!

[@Wildwood56]

Is he coming back as right full admiral???? But in picard era????

[@pal54321]

deep fake is a bit clunky, but still looks amazing. How did you not recognize Robin Curtis??

[@lourock7871]

he crossed into the kelvin universe to be with spock as he passed. absolutely beautiful work by OTOY.

[@CptCrazyWolfMan01]

Cant remember that aliens name but i know he has godlike abilities cause he crossed from the kelvin timeline to the prime so im guessing he help kirks spirit cross over to be with spock in his final moments not even time and space could keep friends apart

[@BradimusMaximus78]

Saavik!

[@AdventuresWithJediJezza]

Haha I remember now, thank you.

[@jamesgall475]

It is beautifully done and it reminds me that Jesus Christ is God ❤

[@RCINFORMER]

Was this Kirk going through the NEXUS to all the places & times where he was seeking closure?

[@MJay581]

I'm drawing a blank. Who is the alien at 3:58?

[@orlandoalessandrini2505]

He's a transdimensional traveler from STD.

[@GriggsC123]

Bridge on the Captain.

[@katrineroberts4084]

Aw, the D.

[@shotojukukai]

Original Link?

[@neilgoldsmith5482]

Damn, I tear up every time . What Kirk brought to my life. Modern Trek tried to erase the greatest Captain. There is more. Check out The Menmory Wall Unification. Spock retrieves Kirk's body. Gary Lockwood was in the original 2nd Pilot with "No Man Has Gone Before"

[@robertmartinjr.4537]

Star Trek Picard. Kirk's body at the Daystrom Space Station being experimented on by Section 31. Project Phoenix. While in a stasis chamber there are life signs. Fast forward to this, Gary Mitchell kirks' friend is a man who gained god like abilities. Is hanging out in the Ether. Gary decides to fully resurrect his friend Kirk. Somehow someway people instrumental to Kirk and Spock are brought together. Yor the time soldier gives Kirk the ability to cross time and space to be with his Friend his brother in spirit before he passes on. This wasnt something in the Nexus. Gary Mitchell actually brought Kirk back. Kirk goes thru the Memory wall. And sees aspects of himself at different points in time. Not even time and space could keep them separated. This was simply closure for 2 friends. Terry Matalas said he included Kirk in season 3 that future writers might be able to bring kirk back. Star Trek OTOY did that.