History Heartwarming / StarTrekBeyond

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* Scotty and Jaylah's blossoming friendship. He is able to convince to go back to the "place of death" where Krall killed her family just by showing her a little understanding and offering [[YouAreNotAlone the hope of strength in numbers]].

* The Music/BeastieBoys are [[BigNameFan noted fans]] of ''Star Trek'' and essentially stopped as a band after the death of MCA/Adam Yauch in 2012. Aside from serving as a CallBack to the first Kelvin Timeline film, the use of "Sabotage" is a fitting tribute to the BigNameFan: His music saved the day. Also, while they don't license their songs out as a general rule, they made an exception for the franchise since they were fans and were given context for how "Sabotage" would be used.

*** What's even sweeter is that Spock told Jim he wanted to go down to Krall's area ''because'' Uhura was there. It's very subtle, but his facial expression and slightly-widened eyes when Chekov locates her necklace seals his determination to get down to the camp to see her.

* Spock looks through Ambassador Spock's belongings and finds a picture of the Prime Timeline crew (circa ''[[Film/StarTrekVTheFinalFrontier Star Trek V]]''). Consider that Spock Prime wasn't planning on permanently leaving when he got stranded in the past, so for him to have this picture, it means he must've always been carrying it with him at all times, no matter where he went. Consider he was, at that time, likely the last surviving member of the original ''Enterprise'''s crew.

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** A badly-injured Spock manages to [[http://spockuhuralove.tumblr.com/post/147313266061/star-trek-beyond-uhura track down]] [[spoiler:where Uhura and the others are being held captive. The relief on her face when she sees him (after [[ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend thrashing]] the drone mooks that were attacking him) is palpable.]]

'''Spock:''' Clearly, I am here to rescue you. ''[a smile starts to spread across her face]''
*** What's even sweeter is that Spock told Jim he wanted to go down to Krall's area ''because'' Uhura was there. It's very subtle, but his facial expression and slightly widened eyes when Chekov locates her necklace seals his determination to get down to the camp to see her.

** At the end, [[spoiler:it's clear that the couple are back together again--what with Spock telling Uhura he enjoys her company and her calling Spock a "romantic" while touching the necklace.]]

** And while the crew watch [[spoiler:the new ''Enterprise'' being built, she brings him a drink and he's looking at her with a small smile the whole time.]]
* Scotty and Jaylah's blossoming friendship. He is able to convince to go back to the "place of death" where Krall killed her family just by showing her a little understanding and offering the hope of strength in numbers.
** Their relationship becomes even more heartwarming when [[spoiler:Scotty tells her Captain Kirk pulled some strings to get her into Starfleet Academy.]]

* [=McCoy=] is a lot more understanding than one might expect of Spock's uncertainty, fear, and grief over his alternate self's death.
* When Scotty, with Jaylah, is reunited with Kirk and Chekov who were caught in her trap, he greets the young navigator with a relieved hug. Chekov readily returns the affection with a joyful cry of "Mr. Scott!"
* [=McCoy=] tries to counsel Jim through his soul-searching in the beginning, and shares some stolen booze with him.
* When the ''Enterprise'' crew lands at Yorktown, Sulu is happily reunited with his husband and daughter.

* In a way, [[spoiler: after the reveal of who Krall really ''was,'' his greeting the sight of a ''now flying'' USS ''Franklin'' amidst the swarm becomes this. It's not unlike Kirk looking upon a new ''Enterprise'' at the very end of the film.]]
-->'''Krall:''' [[spoiler: ...My old friend.]]
** The fact that Krall [[spoiler: when he was Edison still vowed to keep Le and Woolf alive and not absorb them.]]
*** After we discover [[spoiler: Krall is in fact Balthazar M. Edison and Manas is one of the two other crewmembers of the ''Franklin'' who survived, the fact that Krall did not immediately leave Manas to destroy Yorktown and then that Manas handed his old captain the weapon and told him to go is both heartwarming and slightly disturbing.]]
* At the end, [[spoiler:the ''Enterprise'' crew celebrates Jim's birthday.]]
* In the beginning, when Kirk decides to apply for a promotion and a desk job, who does he decided should become Captain in his stead? ''Spock.''
** Then in the end, [[spoiler: after having spent a great deal of time considering just what kind of man he is and thinking about leaving command, he reaffirms his position as a ''Captain'' instead of taking on a promotion and being assigned to a desk. A move even his superior officer clearly agrees with.]]

* The iconic OpeningNarration being delivered at the end by all seven main characters, [[spoiler: as they prepare for the voyages of the new Enterprise.]]

* Jaylah's face when [[spoiler: she ''finally'' makes it off world.]]
* Spock looks through Ambassador Spock's belongings and finds a picture of the Prime Universe crew (circa ''[[Film/StarTrekVTheFinalFrontier Star Trek V]]''). Consider that Prime!Spock wasn't planning on permanently leaving when he got stranded in the past with the ''Jellyfish'', so for him to have this picture it means he must've always been carrying it with him at all times no matter where he went. Consider he was at that time likely the last surviving member of the original ''Enterprise'''s crew.
** Which makes Kirk's line from that particular film, "I've always known I'll die alone," a lot HarsherInHindsight.

* Kirk and Spock's brief moment in the lift, as both plan on telling the other [[spoiler:of their decision to leave the ''Enterprise'', with Kirk applying for admiralty and Spock's plan to take over Prime-Spock's place in New Vulcan after the latter's passing]], only for both to decide to keep it to themselves until after the mission. The fact there is no snark on either side, with genuine feelings of friendship, shows just how close the two are compared to the last two films. Carries on at the end as both [[spoiler:now somewhat realize the other's decision, only for both to deny anything of the sort, having now decided to stay together.]]
* Kirk giving a brief speech to the entire ''Enterprise'' crew [[spoiler:on what could be his final mission with them]], thanking them for being such a wonderful crew and for staying with him in all those years of deep space exploration.
* A bittersweet example as [[spoiler: Balthazar Edison had always believed he and crew were abandoned by the Federation, a belief that fueled his anger and desires to destroy the Federation. At the end, it was revealed that the Federation has always seen Edison as a hero who helped made it possible thanks to his actions during both the Xindi and Romulan Wars. Doubles as a tearjerker as Edison would latch on to his hatred to the bitter end.]]

* From the very start, [[BrokenBase the Abramsverse films have been divisive]]. But, after Creator/AntonYelchin's untimely death in June 2016, the entire fandom united to honor him, not just Creator/JJAbrams and costars Creator/ZacharyQuinto, Creator/KarlUrban and Creator/JohnCho, but past Trek alumni including Creator/WilWheaton, Creator/LeVarBurton, Creator/GeorgeTakei, and Creator/JonathanFrakes.

** The cast showed up to the Comic-Con premiere of the movie wearing black Star Trek pins in Anton's memory.
** His parents took out a full page ad in the ''Hollywood Reporter'' thanking everyone for their support and thoughts as they grieved.
* [[http://spockuhuralove.tumblr.com/post/147640934111/lucystillintheskywithdiamonds-little-camilla This interview]] of Zoe Saldana having adorable interactions with a little girl who is a fan.
* The entire film does a great job of honoring the late Creator/LeonardNimoy throughout the film, but one particular moment near the film's end shows [[spoiler: the young Spock going through the deceased Ambassador's belongings, and he comes upon an old photo of the entire bridge crew of the Original Series. What's particularly heartwarming is it's from ''Film/StarTrekVTheFinalFrontier'', which has infamously been viewed as the weakest film from the franchise, especially for TOS.]]

* The end credits has two title cards labeled "In loving memory of Creator/LeonardNimoy" and "For [[Creator/AntonYelchin Anton]]".
* The many references to the era of ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' were this for fans of the oft-ridiculed series.
* The Music/BeastieBoys are [[BigNameFan noted fans]] of ''Star Trek'', and essentially stopped as a band after the death of MCA/Adam Yauch in 2012. Aside from serving as a CallBack to the first of the new films, the [[spoiler:use of "Sabotage" is a fitting tribute to the BigNameFan: His music saved the day]]. Also, while they don't license their songs out as a general rule, they made an exception for the franchise since they were fans and were given context for how the songs would be used.

* These two official cartoon posters from the official Japanese ''Star Trek Beyond'' blog: [[http://lucystillintheskywithdiamonds.tumblr.com/post/150211397179/spockuhuralove-pining-spock-cartoon-poster Pining Spock]] and [[http://lucystillintheskywithdiamonds.tumblr.com/post/150209477829/spockuhuralove-a-promotional-picture-from-the Theater.]]

** A badly-injured Spock manages to [[http://spockuhuralove.tumblr.com/post/147313266061/star-trek-beyond-uhura track down]] [[spoiler:where Uhura and the others are being held captive. The relief on her face when she sees him ([[BadassDamsel after]] [[ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend thrashing]] the drone mooks that were attacking him) is palpable.]]

* Spock looks through Ambassador Spock's belongings and finds a picture of the Prime Universe crew (circa ''[[Film/StarTrekVTheFinalFrontier Star Trek V]]''). Consider that Prime!Spock wasn't planing on permanently leaving when he got stranded in the past with the ''Jellyfish'', so for him to have this picture it means he must've always been carrying it with him at all times no matter where he went. Consider he was at that time likely the last surviving member of the original ''Enterprise'''s crew.

* When Scotty and Keenser are reunited, they go for a hug... [[CrowningMomentOfFunny before settling for a handshake]].

* The iconic OpeningNarration being delivered at the end by all seven main characters. [[spoiler:And the ship they're on when they deliver it? The ''Enterprise''-A.]]

!!Meta
* From the very start, [[BrokenBase the Abramsverse films have been divisive]]. But, after Creator/AntonYelchin's untimely death in June 2016, the entire fandom united to honor him, not just Creator/JJAbrams and costars Creator/ZacharyQuinto, Creator/KarlUrban and Creator/JohnCho, but past Trek alumni including Creator/WilWheaton, Creator/LeVarBurton, Creator/GeorgeTakei, and Creator/JonathanFrakes.
** [[http://mrscratch0753.tumblr.com/image/146196789405 This fan tribute]].
** The cast showed up to the Comic-Con premiere of the movie wearing black Star Trek pins in Anton's memory.
** His parents took out a full page ad in the ''Hollywood Reporter'' thanking everyone for their support and thoughts as they grieved.
* [[http://spockuhuralove.tumblr.com/post/147640934111/lucystillintheskywithdiamonds-little-camilla This interview]] of Zoe Saldana having adorable interactions with a little girl who is a fan.
* The entire film does a great job of honoring the late Creator/LeonardNimoy throughout the film, but one particular moment near the film's end shows [[spoiler: the young Spock going through the deceased Ambassador's belongings, and he comes upon an old photo of the entire bridge crew of the Original Series. What's particularly heartwarming is it's from ''Film/StarTrekVTheFinalFrontier'', which has infamously been viewed as the weakest film from the franchise, especially for TOS.]]
** The registry number of the USS ''Franklin'' is NX-326, a direct reference to Nimoy's birthday.
* The end credits has two title cards labeled "In loving memory of Creator/LeonardNimoy" and "For [[Creator/AntonYelchin Anton]]".
* The many references to the era of ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' were this for fans of the oft-ridiculed series.
* The Music/BeastieBoys are [[BigNameFan noted fans]] of ''Star Trek'', and essentially stopped as a band after the death of MCA/Adam Yauch in 2012. Aside from serving as a CallBack to the first of the new films, the [[spoiler:use of "Sabotage" is a fitting tribute to the BigNameFan: His music saved the day]]. Also, while they don't license their songs out as a general rule, they made an exception for the franchise since they were fans and were given context for how the songs would be used.
* These two official cartoon posters from the official Japanese ''Star Trek Beyond'' blog: [[http://lucystillintheskywithdiamonds.tumblr.com/post/150211397179/spockuhuralove-pining-spock-cartoon-poster Pining Spock]] and [[http://lucystillintheskywithdiamonds.tumblr.com/post/150209477829/spockuhuralove-a-promotional-picture-from-the Theater.]]

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*** What's even sweeter is that Spock told Jim he wanted to go down to Krall's area ''because'' Uhura was there.

** At the end, [[spoiler:it's clear that the couple are back together again--what with Spock telling Uhura he enjoys her company and Uhura calling Spock a "romantic" while touching the necklace.]]

** The registry number of the USS Franklin is NX-326; a direct reference to Nimoy's birthday.

* The Music/BeastieBoys are [[BigNameFan noted fans]] of Star Trek, and essentially stopped as a band after the death of MCA/Adam Yauch in 2012. Aside from serving as a CallBack to the first of the new films, the [[spoiler:use of "Sabotage" is a fitting tribute to the BigNameFan: His music saved the day.]] Also, while they don't license their songs out as a general rule, they made an exception for the franchise since they were fans and were given context for how the songs would be used.
* These two official cartoon posters from the official Japanese ''Star Trek: Beyond'' blog: [[http://lucystillintheskywithdiamonds.tumblr.com/post/150211397179/spockuhuralove-pining-spock-cartoon-poster Pining Spock]] and [[http://lucystillintheskywithdiamonds.tumblr.com/post/150209477829/spockuhuralove-a-promotional-picture-from-the Theater.]]

---->'''Uhura''': ''[worriedly as she tries to help him up]'' What are you doing here?\\
'''Spock''': Clearly, I am here to rescue you. ''[A smile starts to spread across her face]''

** At the end, [[spoiler:it's clear that the couple are back together again -- what with Spock telling Uhura he enjoys her company and Uhura calling Spock a "romantic" while touching the necklace.]]
-->'''Uhura''': I thought you had to finish the mission report.\\
'''Spock''': I do, but I thought it would be more pleasing to engage with you socially.\\
'''Uhura''': ''[smiling]'' You old romantic.

* When the Enterprise crew lands at Yorktown, Sulu is happily reunited with his husband and daughter.
** Before that, the beginning shows that Sulu keeps a picture of his daughter in his area.
* In a way, [[spoiler: after the reveal of who Krall really ''was,'' his greeting the sight of a ''now flying USS Franklin'' amidst the swarm becomes this. It's not unlike Kirk looking upon a new Enterprise at the very end of the film.]]
---->'''Krall''': [[spoiler: ...My old friend.]]

*** After we discover [[spoiler: Krall is in fact Balthazar M. Edison and Manas is one of the two other crewmembers of the Franklin who survived, the fact that Krall did not immediately leave Manas to destroy Yorktown and then that Manas handed his old captain the weapon and told him to go is both heartwarming and slightly disturbing.]]

* In the beginning, when Kirk decided to stop his space adventures, who did he decided should be become Captain? ''Spock.''
** Then in the end, [[spoiler: after having spent a great deal of time considering just what kind of man he is and thinking about leaving command - he reaffirms his position as a ''Captain'' instead of taking on a promotion and being assigned to a desk. A move even his superior officer clearly agrees with.]]
* When Scotty and Keenser they go for a hug...[[CrowningMomentOfFunny before settling for a handshake.]]

* Spock looks through Ambassador Spock's belongings and finds a picture of the Prime Universe crew (Circa [[Film/StarTrekVTheFinalFrontier Star Trek V]]''). Consider that Prime!Spock wasn't planing on permanently leaving when he got stranded in the past with the Jellyfish, so for him to have this picture it means he must've always been carrying it with him at all time no matter where he went. Consider he was at that time likely the last surviving member of the original Enterprise's crew.
** Which makes Kirk's line from that particular film, "I've always known I'll die alone.", a lot HarsherInHindsight.

* Kirk and Spock's brief moment in the lift, as both plan on telling the other [[spoiler: of their decision to leave the Enterprise, with Kirk applying for admiralty and Spock's plan to take over Prime-Spock's place in New Vulcan after the latter's passing]] only for both to decide to keep it to themselves after the mission. The fact there is no snark on either side with genuine feelings of friendship shows just how close the two are compared to the last two films. Carries on at the end as both [[spoiler: now somewhat realize of the others decision only for both to deny anything of the sort, having now decided to stay together.]]
* Kirk giving a brief speech to the entire Enterprise crew [[spoiler: on what could be his final mission with them,]] thanking them for being such a wonderful crew and for staying with him in all those years of deep space exploration.

* The registry number of the USS Franklin is NX-326; a direct reference to Nimoy's birthday.

* The Music/BeastieBoys are [[BigNameFan noted fans]] of Star Trek, and essentially stopped as a band after the death of MCA/Adam Yauch in 2012. Aside from serving as a CallBack to the first of the new films, the [[spoiler:use of "Sabotage" is a fitting tribute to the BigNameFan: His music saved the day.]]

'''Spock''': I do, but I find it more pleasing to engage with you socially.\\

!! Meta

*** And while the crew watch [[spoiler:the new ''Enterprise'' being built, she brings him a drink and he's looking at her with a small smile the whole time.]]

** A badly-injured Spock manages to [[http://spockuhuralove.tumblr.com/post/147313266061/star-trek-beyond-uhura track down]] [[spoiler:where Uhura and the others are being held captive. The relief on her face when she sees him (after [[BadassDamsel thrashing]] the drone mooks that were attacking him) is palpable.]]

** A badly-injured Spock manages to [[http://spockuhuralove.tumblr.com/post/147313266061/star-trek-beyond-uhura track down]] [[spoiler:where Uhura and the others are being held captive. The relief on her face when she sees him is palpable.]]