Sci-Fi Short Film “As You Were" | DUST
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- In the near future, an injured soldier returns home with advanced prosthetics to replace an arm and leg lost in combat, and must reconnect with family.
"As You Were" by Trevin Matcek
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Set in the very near future, an injured soldier is fitted with bio-robotic prosthetics to replace limbs lost in combat. Upon returning home, he finds society laced with a deep resentment towards robotics. This young, bionic man -- at odds with the very country he protected -- struggles to reconnect with himself, his family, and the very idea of what it means to be human.
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Dad returns home with PTSD, anger, confusion, robotic prostatics, and to an amti-robotic sentiment. That's a crap ton of stuff to deal with. As a veteran thank you for showing this kind of real life struggle when you get out of the military.
As someone who has to fight the urge to deck people who blithely and robotically say "thank you for your service", I appreciated this.
Yeah
The way they said it...sounded more robotic than the guy's arm and leg.
It’s that very phrase that makes me appreciate that I live in a country (UK) whose civilians very, very rarely use that godawful, insincere phrase. It has no more meaning than that other idiotic comment - “have a nice day”.
With PTSD the civvies aren’t able to spot it, whereas a missing limb or other serious injuries are easy to spot and it changes how the public interact with veterans.
As a British Bootneck (aka Royal Marine & 3 stints-SBS officer) of some years: (1978-2008) I was incredibly fortunate in only receiving minor injuries.
Despite receiving explosively inserted, internal bling, on several occasions it isn’t something that I’d recommend except for the fun with airport security, the occasional wheelchair use and walking stick they’re the only sign of any issues and that was it - or so I thought.
It was only after meeting my new wife and changing GP’s in 2012, that moderate-severe PTSD was diagnosed, along with Stage 3 terminal cancer, since metastasised into Stage 4, much to the surprise of the consultants that initially thought a few months would me off my perch.
I think the medical profession need to accept that Royal Marines and our much younger cousins across the pond in the USMC are incredibly bloody minded and stubborn when told there are limits to what we can achieve!
I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have married a doctor (GP, then Palliative Care Consultant), as she was the one to notice the nightmares and acting out, but she realised where the fist sized holes in the wall were coming from and their origins, just not the why.
Apparently it’s “the why” that would normally be important to deal with, but just like my alcohol intake, opiate usage and all the other drugs that were prescribed, their side effects won’t have enough time to adversely affect the outcome, although giving up the alcohol will make life less worth living. So I/we just get along going wherever we can and making lots of memories for my wife to look back on.
@@ghostflames1501that’s how everyone sounds when they say it
I love the symbolism of them communicating through the wall.
Yes quite brilliant
The walls in that house are made of cardboard 🤣
It’s easier for people to communicate sometimes when they can’t see each other. That’s why it’s easier to have d&m’s in the dark. Of course in the film you have the symbolism of him smashing through a barrier...
Great observation. I didn't think of it consciously-however it worked to created a very powerful scene. It also helped that the actors were fantastic.
he will be a great father, with a metal arm to shield his family from harm and with a warm arm to wipe away tears.
Forty-four years after, (combat engineer), and I've just had some of my meds increased. The "night-time re-runs" etc., came back with a vengeance. You don't lose it, you just have to control it enough to function as a human being again.
I was very impacted when the guy doing the interview told him people wanted prosthetics, and were paying a lot for what he "basically got for free." As soon as he said those words, I just cringed and held my breathe. It was horrible. It made me think of what that would feel like to pay for something, literally with "an arm and a leg"--and then be told you got it for free. :*(
Yeah, that was well done. Also the (almost literal) machine gunning of 'Thank you for your service'.
At Home in My Head, me and you both! I am a retired Army nurse (23 yrs) and my husband is a retired infantry (30 yrs). There are SO many military service members who have lost multiple limbs and to hear someone who has NEVER served their country say crap like that ( someone who ACTUALLY served would NEVER) is a total insult to the 10 power. I personally think it should be mandatory that everyone serve 2 years like they do in many countries. I feel then MANY people will feel A LOT different towards our veterans.
damn, openly admit how easily you are manipulated... NICE!
Wow, soooo true. Far too many are only thinkin bout those dollar dollah bills and how others can fit into their scheme of how to make more money....so few can step away from this mindset and actually have empathy for another being...these people are the TRUE robots.
There's tons of petty disgusting worms shaped like people who when given even a tiny bit of power over much better people will cause all the pain they can. They wouldn't last five minutes if we still were guided by natural selection.
Pretty good movie, better then 3 hour Hollywood garbage. 👍
The actress who played the wife was the MVP of this short.
What a wonderful, caring, loving person she is, holding her family together, until he was ready to resume the role!
Great film and thanks for uploading
And that's why humans pair-bond. Ever since Eden. Man, woman, child step out of the forest, survey the savanna, see a potential predator in the distance. She grabs the child; he faces the threat...
Men are both the stronger and the more expendable.
Very nice... His wife is the real hero in this short.
He was too - and the kids were pretty cool too.
Regards from a Tom :)
The acting in this short was of the highest standard! Every one of them!!
Touching. Poignant. About war, about the treatment of returning veterans, about technology that is too good, and, on the other hand, not good enough. Very nice.
And ableism.
@@M-CH_ Which is the most unrealistic part-how blatant is is, rather. Realistically, they'd turn him down for any other reason for fear of running afoul of EEOC laws. It would have been more believable, and painful, if they would have turned him down for some other thin reason, all the while sneaking glances at his arm. Because that's how it works in reality.
Also, I was kind of wondering, if there's such discrimination against mech prosthetics, why doesn't he swap it out for a non-mechanized one? It'd be a lot less useful, but if that's what sets them off, I'd just strap a hook on.
@@jadedandbitter - i knew a fella who had a hook instead of a hand. He bandaged me really quickly and delicately while other people were freaking out.
Regards from a Tom :)
DUST, as a veteran - this one hit my heart. Thank you for this.
This story was so moving. I was in tears by the end.
WOW Whoever did the casting created the perrrrrrfect family. They all are incredibly talented. thx to all who made this film possible.
How beautifully real. My husband, albeit no amputee, is a disabled vet. Not even THIS, as accurate and close to real as you can get, shows the human cost our vets, and the families that stand behind them, pay for us.
No video could possibly show the cost that a vet pays to save our liberties and our lives.
This one, however, really seemed to try and explain it well.
I didn't even think on the disabled line, more like the veterans leave with skills and experiences that the civilian world fear - and sometimes justifiably.
Vets try to return to civilian life, only to be turned away over and over.
They have their own issues that they must deal with, a family to acquaint with, a society to try and fit back in with, and a massive list of issues that must be buried or ignored.
All the while, they have a list of skills that could make them very successful - skills that end lives, rebuild morale, destabilize power structures, operate machinery almost at the speed of touch, push their bodies to the absolute limit, and more.
None of that is ... really useful in the civilian world.
The missing/upgraded/robotic arm and leg could easily be an allegory for what a veteran carries with them after the battles are over and the military is done with them.
It's not something they can really 'unplug', at least not for long.
At least he could sleep without it, most veterans carry that weight into their dreams.
Especially now, the vilification of veterans/robots seemed to be relevant.
That's what I saw, at least.
"they weren't free..."
Loved that
Ok, DUST, that one hit close to home; I'm a combat medic with PTSD, and it took me a long time to feel normal after returning from Iraq. Well done! (And thanks, for giving it a happy ending.)
Forty-four years after. I've just had meds increased because the "night-time" shit came back with a vengeance.
You never lose it, you just have to control it.
Yes thank God
Thank you for your service!
When you learn to see the world differently & to see it in terms of life & death, it’s hard to relate to the normal world after that, because it does change you. Even if you don’t have physical scars to show. But you’re never alone. There are many people, not just in the military, who also see different sides of the world. I’m a Paramedic of 20 years & have seen & experienced a whole heap of things that most people don’t have to. I do get a bit of what you feel. I hope you’re doing well now though 😊
@@allisonjames2923 Thank you for your kind wishes- Doing ok, drink too much, though, and yeah, am in counseling.
You, as a Paramedic, totally get it- there are terrible things in the world, and unfortunately, some of us bear witness, and the horror becomes the norm!
well this guy has a really good wife who stands by her man no matter what! He is extremely fortunate to have such a great woman backing him up like that, she really loves him, he can count his blessings!
So TRUE! 💜
2:21 Kyle! Reese! I'm a sucker for that kind of thing.
totally missed that reference.
Literally did CTRL+F "Kyle" to see if anyone else pointed it out before I commented. Glad I wasn't the only one!
caught that too...lol.
Terminator reference, lol!!! Yes, I loved that. :)
I laughed out loud! That was my only laugh... But the situation and their reactions hit me where I live; you know?
I think it's safe to say that this is the best DUST short I've seen so far. Admittedly, it isn't perfect; but here we finally have a sci-fi world that merely provides the backdrop to a deep, heart-felt, human story. The acting was spot on- you could feel the emotion behind every drop in tone, every facial expression, every pause in the dialogue. I especially loved the scene where he punched through the wall, and that conversation between him and his wife on either side of it, symbolizing them both overcoming the distance that had grown between them due to his trauma. As it turns out, they were a family, and what affected him affected all of them. The only way to overcome it was together. "I have no idea what you're going through... and it's killing me." And, finally, we have a DUST short with a full character arc and a satisfying resolution. Excellent; I'd give this a 9/10.
Having been in the military in the early 70's I saw many young soldiers come home from the war. The damage in the head was the worst all. This is one of if not THE best film from DUST I've watched, and I've watched a lot. A big fan I guess. DUST puts some good ones out.
Really enjoyed this one. It's very hard coming back from war and vets aren't appreciated nearly enough. Still, I thought the best part was when his daughter took the visor off.
and pretty accurate, in a symbolic sort of way.
Another symbolic moment was when his wife helped him free himself from being *stuck* in the self imposed hole in the wall.
Great story.
Overcoming.
War Veteran/ Prosthetics
Family life.
Work endeavors.
So convoluted.
So real to life.
Endearing.
Touching.
Compassionate.
Togetherness.
Loving.
Amazing!
Here's to ALL of OUR heroes!!
You are our backbone!
We love you!!
⚔️ Knights Code Of Honor ⚔️
+ Durasaxon +
His wife was one heck of a compassionate woman. If this were real, he’s one lucky guy!
It was a poignant film that reminded me about the sacrifices soldiers make in war. No matter the advances in technologies, it still comes down to human relationships. I'd like to see more of this type of short on DUST.
@steppenwolf ; The truth is harsh, but we must face it. Thank you for stating the truth.
Agreed.
The story is about physical disability. It has nothing at all to do with soldiers or war or their "sacrifices".
@@HO-bndk it has nothing to do with 'nam, Walter! - Donny was a surfer ....
@Craig Schultz killing childrten in Iraq or Afghanistan is not "serving their country". They´re just proffesional killers.
Lucky guy ! He's got a great wife, a woman like that can hold anything together !
Good to see your appreciation.
I'd destroy half the planet to have the love of a woman like that!
Yep. I once thought I had such but turned out she was bat crap crazy. Anyway the scene where they are talking while his robotic arm is through the wall; wow; unique and awesome.
Totally agree. Not many women IRL these days will stay in a household after the guy flips his lid or punches a wall like that. Lots of love that fictional wife has.
@@Raz.C you build up a small part of the world and you will get one ;-)
Suddenly "thank you for your service" does not mean much.
Albert Hood, I see your point but sometimes people don't know what to say. The fact that they said anything at all is a positive thing. Thank you, my Brother
ALMOST everyone who says to me "thank you for your service" is a vet or a family member of one ... or a Politician. So I reply "thanks for yours [except politicians that I know never wore any uniform in service to others].
It's like a kick in the teeth at times when you're disabled and can't get any help. But people don't know, so you just avoid it.
Mr Rytte What a shame. Our society has a ways to go in taking care of suffering vets-or even properly acknowledging them
For many of us vets, especially for those who have served in combat, "Thank you for your service" is absolutely meaningless and trite.
Not being a victim of war, I can't honestly say I can empathize with him, but this was a wonderful story nonetheless. I kept thinking something bad was going to happen because of the prosthetics, but was glad it didn't. I agree the wife is the hero in this story; many would have left after what happened. I'm sure it must be difficult to live with someone suffering from this sort of thing (PTSD?).
I am thrilled the little one unplugged herself from the VR headset!!!
This one hits a home run. It's what veterans have to go through every day. Same shit, different day. "Thank you for your service, but you're not the same anymore, so your worth to society is zero." Man, this legit brought tears to my eyes. Well done.
The two boys @2:20 "Kyle" and "Reese"....Terminator shout out!!
Yeah, just scrolled down to this comment to hit the like button. ;D
I was like surely someone already noticed
Please, please, please enable closed captioning on this video. As someone who now has metal in my arm, leg, and foot, this video means a lot to me. But, due to the quiet parts of the video being in the range of hearing I can no longer process, I missed understanding most of the video. Please enable captions. Thank you
I've just submitted subtitles for this video, so hopefully they'll be up soon. I haven't done this before so I don't know how it all works but I've tried my best. I hope it helps.
Thank you Cathy - will review now
CathySW, thank you so much Cathy. You are an angel for doing this!
@@watchdust may I ask what ever became of the subtitles? I cant even access the auto-generated ones on this film.
@@hjpapow I can see them, when I am viewing this in February 2019.
Definitely one of the best of the short stories I’ve seen so far. Great story. I wish prosthetics were this good in our day
Indeed, it's a great short film! As for having those kinds of prosthetics, it's only a matter of time. But personally, I prefer real flesh and bone limbs via cloning technology or something similar! ;)
Standing ovation for this one!
Ugh, the interviewers with their ‘Thank you for your service’ but not enough to hire him! That made me so angry! But that wife....wow!!! Amazing and well acted too!
Stand by our soldiers. They sacrifice a lot for our freedom, and to protect us. They are changed by war and see horrible things. Honor their service, and treat them as human beings. Hire them, take care of them when they are homeless, and pray for those still at war to come home safe. I am proud to have served. This film was very sensitive to our plight.
Which freedom and protection do soldiers offer by fighting oversea wars?? It was never about those ideals, you were just brainwashed to think so. I'm sorry you can't or don't want to see it. Wars are fought to fill in the pockets of the 1%, nothing more. And sadly a lot of lives are lost or ruined in the process.
@@vivenomada And you know this how? Because the media told you so? It's really easy to smear the soldier, when you probably never had the intestinal fortitude to wear the uniform.
@e hd -- Standing with you, and all my brothers/sisters, every day.
(US Army, 1996-2016, OEFx1 OIFx3, USFKx3)
@@kyndread71 oh the irony...hahaha. Better dead than a puppet fighting wars I don't understand and destroying lives of innocent people. I would dress an uniform one day if needed but I would fight on the other front.
@@vivenomada ^ The virtue signaling is strong with this one.
@@kyndread71 says the hypocrite... do you guys really believe you fight for good causes? Do you have any idea how many times the US interfered in elections in other countries and overthrown elected regimes? And no, your government was not trying to make the world a better place... Even if that was the case, you have no right to impose your way of living on other people. If you had just stayed within your own borders and have not destabilized the Middle East, we would not have a huge problem today with refugees in Europe. But lets keep bombing civilians from the air, who cares how many children and innocent people we kill, right?
That was the best short I’ve seen this year. For disabled veterans it is especially significant and inspiring. Thanks Dust... you start of this Memorial weekend great for me.
This one got some dust in my eyes... excellent portrayal with the sci-fi twist that still kept things human.
so *thats* why they call this channel Dust..
What people go through is heart breaking. Fiction just reminds you of it.
What a GREAT movie, perfecty describing and dealing with issues that so many of us are dealing with today or fear that will happen. Perfect from start to finish and very insightful and impactful. Contemporary and timeless at the same time. Compliments to all involved with an extra honorable mention for the lead actor who really brought it to life.
How many vets are so tired of the well meaning phrase, "thank you for your service"?
This is NOT the future. This IS NOW. How many of our soldiers & loved ones are already dealing with the devices that tried to take their lived but left them here? Thank you all for your sacrifice but that those who love them still.
That was beautiful. Love never fails.
i REMEMBER WHEN MY BROTHER "GOT' HIS PAPER'S for vietnam my mum and I creid but he was rejected because of bad acne on his back ...then remember the soldier's coming home and going bush as they just couldnt relate to society after what they had seen been through and survive ....war made by ppl fought by teenager's sad could say more but wont thanx for this xx
The scene where they are at both sides of the wall is a good one.
If my ex wife only knew or wanted to understand ptsd as well as it was played here......
I'm sorry😔 as men, you're taught, from man to child, a list of things like opening a door for a girl, no means no, yada yada. As women, most of us aren't taught anything so edifying. We're taught that we are royalty and no matter what our men better keep us on pedestals. Never even CONSIDERING that could be abusive. Never appreciating what men endure to keep us there like we demand. Because we were never, woman to child, taught to think about anything but ourselves. I dont know what caused me to see beyond my mother's lessons, but once I did I felt so ashamed. I wish I could take it all back. And until she sees her own"fourth wall" she doesn't know, not really, the damage she is doing.
Again, I'm so sorry. My husband is a DV. I know PTSD, as it applies to him, and it's hard to love him sometimes but it's not his fault. I find other women like myself at theVA and find strength to keep "putting that one million lb foot in front of the other". He's worth it to me. And you are to her, she just may not know how to show it yet
I'm sorry, but everyone is not capable or strong enough or loving enough to deal with this circumstance.
@@TheMadAtterson ; Thank you for your sincerity. Men's "weaknesses" are seldom addressed nor supported.
I have a ted talk speaker link you'd really enjoy. Ill find it when I get done at work and link it to you. About PTSD being present in us vets over those who stay in. Society/civillians never seem to relate, thsociety is now uccustomed to putting self first over empathy of connection. When we lose that connection we had to our fellow servicemen, whether we liked them as a friend of not, they were family. In the end we still all looked out for eachother; I'm a vet and I'm homeless for the time being. Ill be okay; the point is...the cold brutal nature of society and the isolation we feel despite all we have downwind gone through....really destroys us mentally. We long for thea tribe we got to experience. We became disillusioned to the numbing effects of all this isolation. Many Americans and Europeans never experience the tribe culture. But if you look at those in third world countries, you'll see the joy they still have bc theyre connected to others. They're less likely to be depressed and suicidal bc they have a support network . A REAL support network.
Samantha Atterson I don’t know what you’ve been told but I have been told to respect them and as much as they are supposed to respect me. PTSD is not an easy thing to understand. Just like a lot of things. Women are human just like men it is not easy when someone cannot tell you what is the problem. And you are still trying to continue life. It becomes a lot on all parties.
Not gonna lie, I shed a few tears, well done Dust
This is sci-fi at its best. Shining a light on issues of today through a fictional story about the future.
This made me cry . Thank you filmmakers and DUST for this .
Quite well made. I can feel his frustration, especially the parts where everyone says 'Thank you for your service' and he's just like, "Whatever".
This is as real as it gets. Robotic prosthesis doesn’t make a person less human. Drones are now a reality in conflict and used to deliver payloads that kill soldiers.
Family and acceptance - DUST....you've done it again!
this wife is a keeper ...it's hard to find a good girl like her these days
Bring her to life!
Great story. I suppose it shows how disabled people suffer today without arms and legs......and how difficult life is....in this story it is the other way round.
Wow - living next to a Marine base, this really hit home. Great story. There are some vets in my writers group. Going to send this to them.
Thanks Phyllis - we've had a lot of feedback with this short and the impact it is having on individuals.
@Dust I commented earlier. Thank you. Impact is an understatement.
The scene through wall was most excellent. I was touched as well
Really like this short. As a vet and the son of a vet, it hits home on a lot of levels. In a lot of ways, it blends a lot of what Vietnam and the War on Terror was like after coming home. In my dad's case, he actually got spat on when he came back. While my experience was much more positive, I also know the "thank you for your service" gets rather hollow when many of my fellow soldiers still suffer after their service. And in all cases, the hardest part is the transition home, which you capture quite well.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Reality sucks, but hits home very hard. Thanks DUST
Thank you from all of us vets Trevin.
a happy ending......I like it !
There is a famous prayer that begins...
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change....
OMG that is exactly how i felt when i got out the Army
WOW! This film is great! It has a lot of heart and soul! Very touching! Plus, it accurately depicts how vets are under-appreciated after they served in the military by not providing them with jobs, healthcare, or free stuff such as prosthetic devices and so forth. I especially liked how Johnner eventually puts his prosthetic hand to humorous use by entertaining his kids in a very creative way, nice touch! It's theme basically says that no amount of advanced technology can ever replace human relationships. DUST, keep them coming! :)
The limb enhancements are pretty attractive imo
I find this a good commentary on disability: he can do various specialised things the ordinarily bodied cannot, yet he ends up basically foraging in a dump. The conversation through a wall is also quite clear.
I'm so thankful this had a happy ending and was a great film to watch! I can't imagine what it's like to go through this but am grateful for those that have and do. I do know that we do not deserve the women in our lives who, as in this film, put up with all our mistakes but am thankful for them and all they do as well!
I despise those smarmy "Thank you for your service." from people whom you KNOW despise you precisely BECAUSE you served. Whenever I say it I also mention that I am a vet. I do not wear any clothing or hats which indicate that I am a vet. I do not wish to deal with people like those.
I know how the character feels. I lost out on a few jobs because I was trained in electronics in the service. I also lost out on a couple of jobs because I busted my ass and took night classes and correspondence courses while I was on active duty. One H.R. type actually looked at me and blandly said, "You're largely self-educated, aren't you." Inside I was screaming "IT WAS GOOD ENOUGH FOR 'HONEST ABE', BITCH! WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?" but outside I quietly replied, "Ah, yes." Her response was "Well, WE prefer our techs to have a more STRUCTURED education." At which point I stood up to leave. When I did so, she exclaimed "What are you doing?" to which I replied, "Ma'am, I think we both know exactly where this is going. No need to drag it outnany longer than necessary." At that I turned, opened the door and walked out leaving her gaping. Something tells me that was the first time she was ever the "dump-ee" instead of the "dump-er".
Very touching and close to the heart. This is why I love this channel so much. The acting in these are top notch and the stories are so thought provoking. Subbed without hesitation.
1.- I wish this sci fi were not so close to reality, 2.- I wish all veterans had a strong unified blessing (family) to anchor their frustration and 3.- FF good short. Thanks
Dudes.. that film just made me feel SO much. Family
Aloha
Really wonderful! The actors were excellent, along with the writing, pacing and cinematography. Well done.
I know i'ts for entertainment, but this short film, is an example of how we all can make the world a better place thruogh well produced works of art, especially cinema.
That is so close to home. My father is a former soldier. I can still vividly remember how strange he was to me. I don't remember him being there when i was a child
Very good. There are some short stories that have such depth, such richness of plot and character that they are like a novel condensed. The same could be said for this film. Enjoyed it immensely, thank you.
What? A Dust film that I didn't regret watching? I'm actually glad I clicked on this. Thx
The best Dust show by far, A 10!
By far - one of the best things you’ve posted!
Very moving. Probably my favorite short film on this channel.
As a veteran I would hope that NO employer in our " real world" would EVER make another veteran feel LESS THAN. They should NOT be turning them down for anything other than then being not qualified for the job they were applying for.
Kyle, Reese, Sully? Anyone get the references? (many more). This was entertaining.
This short film touches a lot of people, but I guess in the rest of the film he's destined to do great things.
This is my first comment on any Dust video. This was powerful & the actors were worthy of standing at the front of the Hollywood A-Lister line! This story made me feel such sorrow along with inspiration & hope. Well worth the watch.
This is unfortunately how many companies treat our veterans now. They deserve better.
It was a great story and really well done! I was expecting some cyborg vs derelict bot rising out of the scrapyard battle scene, and.. that didn't happen! Thank you for that! Really a great story. Bravo!
Thats what I love about sci-fi... the most human stories come out of it. Beautiful stories ❤ love it
Heartbreaking, sad, and beautiful.
If they could , they would put soldiers in a bottle on a shelf and only revive them when needed . You train them to kill without concern , then you fear and revile them for what they do in your name . It has always been so and always will be .
I think was done in a movie called soldier. Kurt Russel.
Yes
And the answer is Killer Robots. They never get PTSD. But check out a short called slaughterbots.
Powerful. Well done creator. ❤️
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Brilliant short film with a lesson of implementing technology in human life & it’s consequences 🤙
"Kyle! Reese!" Terminator fan then are we?
She's got wisdom to help them through the storm. Very nice.
Damn ,dude had an amazing partner .
This one was incredible. Thank you.
Basically how vets are treated after protecting our nation. Sad. Uncalled for. But a family must always stand strong as one loving unit.
wow. this one actually made me cry. thank you.
Thank you from me and all my battle weary buddys. No one can truly understand. No one can truly explain. You guys touched a part of it. Thank you.
I love your comments.
You are 100 percent right.
This was beautiful.
Don't thank me for my service.
Thank me for your freedom.
Being a veteran myself, I like the premise of this one. However, I felt that the discrimination portrayed was so overemphasized that it was unrealistic. After all, vets have been wearing prosthetics for decades and the only difference here is a few electronic components. I do not think someone in this guy's position would be accused of being "half robot" in reality.
Except if you imagine a future world war mostly with killer robots, at a point nobody wants to see that again.(sorry english is not my language).
thank you. I was looking through the comments for this. how do people in the future become afraid of prosthetics when they've been around since forever? and why do these prosthetics need to be so impractical (stronger than a normal human so that you accidentally kick balls in the atmosphere and punch through walls). at the state of technology shown here (fully functional androids), robotic prosthetics should be easy to control and not accidentally electrocute people. I feel like this took away from the actual point of the movie, which would have worked just as well, or even better, if set in the present day.
I love love LOVE this video! It's such a great story with a wonderful message; keep up the great work!
“Kyle! Reese!” Lol
The same hand that creates also destroys. The robotics that took his arm and leg are the same that gives him the ability to walk and grasp objects. He rebels against what allows him to live a semi-normal life.